So 2013 all wrapped up with most exercise done on the bike. From somewhere near zero to...well....
2484 miles this year (4000 km exactly) with about 47,807m climbing in that.
139,837 calories burned, average speed of 16mph (25.5kph), which sounds low but is fine given the climbing done and winter miles that are in there (well, for me anyway).
Total time on the bike: 166 hours. (Turbo time: another 45 hours.)
Best ride in terms of overall performance was RideLondon 100, which took me 5 hrs (on the nose).
Best ride in terms of average speed was Great Manchester Cycle; 37.6 kph average over 52 miles. Lucky to be in with some great riders on that.
To match this level of training in 2014 will be a challenge, given work and family commitments - but the time on the bike is an investment that always pays back. It's worth making the time to do it.
Best kit of 2013? These were all great buys:
Worst kit of 2013? Not keen on the Endura overshoes; they haven't lasted. On the whole, I think I've chosen kit well.
Bring on 2014.
2484 miles this year (4000 km exactly) with about 47,807m climbing in that.
139,837 calories burned, average speed of 16mph (25.5kph), which sounds low but is fine given the climbing done and winter miles that are in there (well, for me anyway).
Total time on the bike: 166 hours. (Turbo time: another 45 hours.)
Best ride in terms of overall performance was RideLondon 100, which took me 5 hrs (on the nose).
Best ride in terms of average speed was Great Manchester Cycle; 37.6 kph average over 52 miles. Lucky to be in with some great riders on that.
To match this level of training in 2014 will be a challenge, given work and family commitments - but the time on the bike is an investment that always pays back. It's worth making the time to do it.
Best kit of 2013? These were all great buys:
- GripGrab Hurricane gloves
- Castelli Gabba long sleeved jersey
- Rapha bib shorts
- Rapha team jersey
- Continental GP4000S and GP 4 Season tyres. Both are superb.
Worst kit of 2013? Not keen on the Endura overshoes; they haven't lasted. On the whole, I think I've chosen kit well.
Bring on 2014.
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