Well it's been a complete wash out this week as you are probably aware.
I suppose that I could devise some kind of floatation device for a bike to enable cycling in this weather, although with the high winds a sail would be better!
I have managed however to get a few of the jobs inside the house done (however the list seems to be getting longer !!).
I suppose I should apologise, as this blog was meant to be about cycling but due to circumstances beyond my control, there hasn't been much cycling to talk about. Still here's hoping I can get out in the next week or so.
Thursday 26 April 2012
Tuesday 17 April 2012
Light at the end of the tunnel
Well another week has passed and the only cycling I have managed is to the supermarket and back and a couple of longer runs to B & Q!
The garden is nearly completed, the builders have nearly finished and the football season finishes from a stewarding front for me in 2 weeks.
2 weeks and then I can start putting down some miles again.
Scope are publishing a training guide in May, so hopefully I am not too far behind the curve.
My bike cam has now arrived so I can get that fitted to the bike in readiness for getting out. The forecast for this week is really lousy so I'm glad I won't be going out, however that means I can carry on with jobs in the house. The new kitchen was fitted this weekend, so it was time for some early season barbequeing after a long day painting fences and sheds. It felt a bit weird being out in the garden barbequeing in pouring rain and high winds in the middle of April ( admittedly under cover!!), but needs must.
So it's a week of putting up new lights, fitting TVs to walls and general tidying up of the house and other little indoor jobs this week then hopefully Sunday I can finish the garden, then next Sunday go cycling with a clear conscience and no nagging from She Who Must Be Obeyed on why this or that hasn't been done.
Until next time.
The garden is nearly completed, the builders have nearly finished and the football season finishes from a stewarding front for me in 2 weeks.
2 weeks and then I can start putting down some miles again.
Scope are publishing a training guide in May, so hopefully I am not too far behind the curve.
My bike cam has now arrived so I can get that fitted to the bike in readiness for getting out. The forecast for this week is really lousy so I'm glad I won't be going out, however that means I can carry on with jobs in the house. The new kitchen was fitted this weekend, so it was time for some early season barbequeing after a long day painting fences and sheds. It felt a bit weird being out in the garden barbequeing in pouring rain and high winds in the middle of April ( admittedly under cover!!), but needs must.
So it's a week of putting up new lights, fitting TVs to walls and general tidying up of the house and other little indoor jobs this week then hopefully Sunday I can finish the garden, then next Sunday go cycling with a clear conscience and no nagging from She Who Must Be Obeyed on why this or that hasn't been done.
Until next time.
Tuesday 10 April 2012
Easter Bank Holiday Washout
Well it was a bank holiday weekend so I suppose it should be expected.
After wonderful sunny weather for the last couple of weeks I had planned to go out for a ride on either Sunday or Monday, but of course with a bank holiday weekend comes bank holiday weather. Rain, wind and more rain.
With both the cycling and the painting of the garden fencing a washout, I turned to the internet for a bit of solace and ordered my bike cam. I can't wait for it's arrival ( along with some decent weather) and get out on the bike and start filming some rides.
On the up side however I have managed to get a few jobs sorted around the house, so I won't feel so guilty going out for a cycle and leaving a list of jobs as long as your arm behind.
The forecast this week and weekend look pretty grim so I guess it's a waiting game now.
Until next time
After wonderful sunny weather for the last couple of weeks I had planned to go out for a ride on either Sunday or Monday, but of course with a bank holiday weekend comes bank holiday weather. Rain, wind and more rain.
With both the cycling and the painting of the garden fencing a washout, I turned to the internet for a bit of solace and ordered my bike cam. I can't wait for it's arrival ( along with some decent weather) and get out on the bike and start filming some rides.
On the up side however I have managed to get a few jobs sorted around the house, so I won't feel so guilty going out for a cycle and leaving a list of jobs as long as your arm behind.
The forecast this week and weekend look pretty grim so I guess it's a waiting game now.
Until next time
Thursday 5 April 2012
The End Is Near (of the Garden re-development)
Another week has passed and the only time I have managed on my bike is a couple of quick runs to to the supermarket!
On the upside the garden is now as good as finished after another marathon day - just got to paint the fences, shed & summerhouse (that's this weekend taken of !)
However I have noticed that I have built up more muscle in my legs and arms hefting all the slabs, digging and removing rubbish so I actually feel in better shape than before I moved. Hopefully this will see some improvement in my cycling.
Hopefully I might get a ride or 2 in the next week or so.
Until next time.
On the upside the garden is now as good as finished after another marathon day - just got to paint the fences, shed & summerhouse (that's this weekend taken of !)
However I have noticed that I have built up more muscle in my legs and arms hefting all the slabs, digging and removing rubbish so I actually feel in better shape than before I moved. Hopefully this will see some improvement in my cycling.
Hopefully I might get a ride or 2 in the next week or so.
Until next time.
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