Finished - well almost?

This could possibly be the final post of 2010, currently enjoying (?) a well earned rest from 2 wheels, after finally completing my revised (twice) target of 9000 miles for the calendar year. Actual total was 9003.37, after completing just under 133 miles in 3 days last week. - Perversely I have been pushing towards my weekly averages of the summer despite all the snow and ice!

As well as hitting my annual target i had also set myself a target of reaching 2000 miles across the Autumn, helped along by my participation in the online Endomondo challenge for Cyclicts of Britain - Autumn Ambit http://www.endomondo.com/challenges/394861?f=0. What a result - winning my first cycling event!!!!

Weather is improving, and although still cold, most snow has gone - winter bike has had bottom bracket replaced, so there is still chance of a jaunt or two in between Christmas and New Year, but if not, am pretty happy with the year's total - gonna have to be 10k next year! - Looking at last year's monthly mileages, as ever it will be key to bank miles early - Jan/Feb last year totalled about 850 miles, whereas Nov and Dec were 1200+. I have also decided that REST will be important too - REST being a pneumonic for Ride Every Single Time!

Closing Personal Bests:


One hour    20.82 mi
10 miles      26m:08s
20 km         35m:05s
50 km         1h:32m:37s
50 miles     2h:37m:13s
100 km      3h:22m:06s

Room for improvement and 2011 targets will be published soon...

Planet X are offering an unbeatable offer at the mo - a merino wool long sleeved top,(pictured above) with FREE overshoes and gloves all for £35 - had to avail myself didn't I?

SPOTY was a complete stitch up as Cav trailed in down the pecking order behind AP McCoy - a worthy winner but surely Cav's personality was the best on show with or without his season's achievements? Cycling Season and in particular the TDU starts on 16th Jan with Lance riding his last (?) pro race. The Shack's team roster also boosted by the addition of Robbie McEwen and Robbie Hunter, with the demise of Pegasus Sports, following the UCI's decision to not grant them a licence.