I (Steve) went out to Aintree racecourse to the first race of the new season, The Eddie Soens. Have been to it several times and with knowledge of previous experiences, took lots of layers. But found the warmest Soens that I can ever remember. Our Amelia joined me and really got into it all, even asking how she may get into racing. Two of the club lads were racing and did really well, finishing it the main group. Considering they were riding on the company of Sky riders, Olympic games medalists etc.... they did brilliantly.
Got back home around midday and decided on a swift 30 miler with a few hills thrown in. Hammered it and got my average speed up, so beginning to feel like I am making progress.
Today I have been out with the club and it was quite cold early on, even though oit was bright. Steve Charlton led us out and straight into Ashurst Beacon, followed by Apply Bridge, Chorley, Charnock Richard, onto Bretherton etc... through Croston and really stepped on the gas for a good ten miles before the cafe stop. Clocked 50 miles today, but the average speeds have shot up to 16.5mph, all good prep for the big ride, which is creeping ever closer. Was considering a longer ride with the A group, who headed for The Trough of Boland, but had to be back for the blues 4pm kick off. It was well worth it with a great performance rounding off a decent weekend. Hope to get out in the week for a few hours, as the light nights are creeping up. It's onto planning the route from day 7 onwards and then quickly booking accomodation, planning advertising, equipment, nutritional products logistics etc... There are not enough hours in a day at the moment. (Can you spot our Mill and I next to the British Cycling bus?)
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