Well this week wasnt what it should have been didn't break 300km, which was bit of let down really but weather had just been annoying me and i havn't pushed myself so plan to now get a good week in next week. a 150km day will have to be filled in somewhere, their will be a 200km day in France so i'll need to prepare the legs for that.
263km for the week, with 2,429 metres of climbing which isnt too much. I plan to weather allowing go for big climbing day soon, today i had leisurely 75km cycling in wicklow, didnt push too hard which wil be the kind of tempo i need for when i go to france, always ride within my limits, except on the tourmalet were i fully expect to break every muscle in my body to get to the top.
The legs feel good enough, im still much stronger climbing out of the saddle than in, but on less steep slopes i can just churn the gear in the saddle and keep the pace up, weight is at 83-84kg mark, with distances im getting in i would be surprised if i let for France in the 80kg range, id expect to be lower.
Got out on the old bike this week, extra weight is noticeable takes bit more to keep her ticking along. I have done alot more miles on the new bike, but in wet i prefer the heavier bike as she tends to handle it all bit better.
With the poorish weather and limited distance i did i didnt even get in extra pictures so none this week but will plan to get them in for next week. Keep the pedals turning and dont let the mountains kill me.
Regards G
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