Tag Archives: Izoard

Truly I suffered like a nag ready for the knacker’s yard today. I drifted to the front again and may have accidently pushed the pace a bit on the way out to the hills but that doesn’t explain why I … Continue reading →

After being rudely awoken by some numpty from Curry’s, who was meant to be fitting an oven but took one look and said “no can do”, I did actually get out for the club ride. Admittedly, I was a little … Continue reading →

Here’s a clip of Kap from the Cycling Plus forum doing so last week. How much am I looking forward to it watching this? A whole heap. This is the hairpin section at the top And this is the straighter … Continue reading →

The organisers have started adding more detail to the site now including a schedule of timings for the event here: http://www.letapedutour.com/2006/us/itineraire_horaire.html As I have already posted elsewhere: “I certainly am going to enjoy the moment as it’s something I’ve wanted … Continue reading →

Put in a tidy 130km at an average of 26km/h on Sunday. As recommended by the osteopath, Dave Knight, I didn’t push it too much and came in the moment I started to feeel a twinge in my left calf. … Continue reading →

Saw an osteopath today who has figured out the root of my problem: lack of flexibility. so I’m on a strict diet of stretching to regain some. He reckoned I am only about 30% as flexible as I should be … Continue reading →

I’m sitting here on a glorious Sunday afternoon when really I should be out on the bike. There’s two explanations for this: 1. I am waiting for someone to turn up with our new cooker and install it. An annoyance, … Continue reading →

Having had a through check of the tyre it seems it was a flint that did the damage. I’ve just plucked it out. At least I now have the excuse I need for some new tyres on the bike. I … Continue reading →

All this riding faster than usual is still hurting far too much for my liking. I say this as I hobble about the flat in between cleaning the bike and avoiding smoking. I’ve finally committed to stopping smoking after all … Continue reading →

Having tried the trick of flipping over my 110mm one to give a more upright position I finally came to the conclusion that I was going to have to go short rather than up. So I’ve purchased the shortest I … Continue reading →