Time to pick myself up, after the Dragon Ride fiasco, and get back on the bike. To be fair I’ve been training at the gym, thanks to the less than ideal weather, but today was the first time back on the bike. I didn’t even have my usual rest day on Monday as I didn’t feel like I’d earnt it. I know – that’s not at all logical :(.
Today doesn’t really count in some respects, as it was a MiniMe training ride *grin*. In fact it was almost identical to last week’s ride, although, possibly due to the nasty wind, he seemed a bit slower this time ’round. Apparently he was less tired both during and after though which is good because maybe that means next time I can make him go further. Or up a hill *grin*.
Cycling time: c1:00 hrs (my computer wasn’t hitched up properly to start with)
Distance: 13.2 miles
Avs: 12.7 mph
ODO: 8779 miles
However when you compare the stats he turns out he was actually a bit faster! I shall have to apologise to him for suggesting otherwise. I think it must have just been me finding it harder to keep to his speed, and to resist the urge to go hurtling off down my favourite straight bits! I can’t help it – it’s the new wheels! 😉 Anyway he was definitely a bit more confident, a bit more stable, and a bit less accident prone, so I think we can safely say we’re making progress :).
While I’m here – hello to any new readers I’ve picked up courtesy of my Dragon Ride rant, for which I still make no apologies. Welcome! :). GB and I have both emailed the organisers and have heard nothing in response, and all the website has is some blurb blaming the timing failure on the timing company whilst not addressing any of the other issues which they surely must be aware of by now! We are not amused…*grrrr*.
However, whilst I shan’t be letting that drop, I have other fish to fry. There’s something very nice about knowing that every weekend for the next few involves cycling. This weekend is Bristol’s Biggest Bike Ride, the following is the Somerset 100, and then it’s the Dartmoor Classic which is looking fairly hilly…*gulp*. That takes care of June then :). Of course, that said, I can virtually guarantee that the sun won’t shine until at least July so I hope none of you have barbeques, summer parties or weddings planned. If you’re desperate I can be paid to stay home…my rates are very reasonable 😉 .
Have you seen the thread on bikeradar re Dragon Ride Timings? Look at p4 particularly – there’s a really helpful post from rdt about how to ask for mony back or go to the small claims court. Given how strongly you feel – and I think you’re completely justified in being so dischuffed – why don’t you have a go? After all, if that ride on Sunday were a physical product you’d be taking it back to the shop on the grounds that it’s clearly not of merchandisable quality. I hope you do, and good luck! Let’s hope the Etape Cymru is better!