38 miles in the dales
no flats up and down all the way... in fact more up than down!
adrian with his sore bum did amazingly well and kept up well.
I cycled hard and we got lost...big time... at the top of a dale...light fading, wind blowing, rain splashing... and no mobile signal or money... and only a hill farmer to help us...
on reflection this was a tough ride, the constant climbs and drops were hard word but amazingly satisfying. the scenery was amazing and however hard the climbs were the drops were intense, scary and mind blowing. really worked on cornering at speed and resisting touching the brakes.. ohhhh it was goood.
adrian on his first ride like this did brill.. much better than i ever would have done on my first biggie.
its also good to know that he lived in the dales and would never get us lost and send us 16 miles in the wrong direction, up a dale, in the wind, driving rain and bitter cold, with no mobile signal, money or humour!
still he tries...
i could tell my climbing improved the next week for the big 72 miler, it was still tough but i am able to get out the saddle quickly and for longer periods and when i choose the right gear i am able to keep it smooth and steady and solid...
here are some piccys to have some fun with....
more to follow!
THE TECHNOLOGY IN CRAIGS BIKE IS AMAZING
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ALMOST EQUAL TO THE THING THAT HELPS HIM OUT OF THE BATH NOT TO MENTION THE STAIR LIFT THINGY!
YES I WAS SORE BUT I DID HAVE THE BEST RIDE EVER THANKS TO CRAIG
STILL LOVE HIM TO DEATH TOP GUY
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