After conversations with Matthew, the reality of cycling 74 miles on Staurday is starting to sink in. I know it's not as impressive as those three in terms of miles but to me it's a massive challenge. Plus i don't actually own a road bike so I have had to borrow Matthew's in and between his training and probably haven't done as much as i should. Therefore with no bike atb all this week I have been to the gym every day pedalling furiously for 30 minutes at a time. I think this counts as training even though i have been reading quality magazines whilst I pedal... you can't beat a good 'Take a Break' article about some supposed real life story about someone's sister's, husband's, auntie's cousin twice removed, running off with the milkman, to get you through the pain barrier.
I am only a novice with the cycling but luckly have tackled a few ferocious hills due to where matthew and I live. However i do have some advice for any female thinking about taking up cycling, - choose you underwear carefully- you wouldn't beleive the pain a tiny bit of lace can do! I wish someone would have told me before as I found out the hard way.
Looking forward to cycling alongside Matthew though and hoping his high spirits are not completely in tatters as I am relying on him to get me through it especially up those blumming hills.
Anyway, i'm signing off now to buy Bananas and Flap Jack for fuel on Saturday. I will probably want to stuff my face with cream cakes afterwards so i hope Kendall has a late night cream cake shop. Best save a banana though just in case.
Wish me luck
Sally
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