No More Training

Hoped to get in another fully loaded 30+ mile ride tomorrow AM but plans were dashed when I found out the Golden Child's nursery school is shut for a trip and I will have to look after her all day while the wife is at work. I managed to fit in about 12 miles today and have two more days to cycle to and from work but that is it before the big ride. Still, I am spending a full "Daddy Day" with my girl, making sure she has fun, ice cream and swimming. And if I am not ready for the Pennine Cycleway by now what is an extra 30 miles tomorrow going to achieve?

Destination Foulridge

Went for a training ride with full touring kit the other day. Didn't quite manage the 40 miles as I'd hoped because the route took me to a relatives house where I stopped for tea and cakes and met the wife and child for the return car journey.

Some of the ride was very steep and I did have to get off and push a couple of sections between Hebden Bridge and Heptonstall which obviously brought the average speed down a bit. Still, although I was passed by some roadies going up the hill towards Blackstone Edge they didn't open up a huge gap and I was happy with the progress I was able to make.  

The bike feels great and just as importantly I felt fine at the end as well. I could easily have managed another 15-20 miles that day and have stopped with loads of time to make camp. The next day didn't bring any aches and pains either. All bodes well for 03 July!

Total distance 36 miles

Total height gained 3269 feet

Average speed 10.2 mph