end of part one

Norikura marked the end of the first part of my season. Like last year, I’ll take a break in the summer and try to come back strong in the autumn.

Part 1:

• Kusatsu HC
• Tokyo ~ Itoigawa
• Tsugaike HC
• Uchinada TTT / RR
• Norikura HC

<< 3 weeks off >>

Part 2 (plan):

• August (?) じょんのび　marathon
• August 21 Minami Uonoma Road Race
• September 4 JBCF Time Trial championships (Saitama)
• September 19 Ishikawa Masters Road Race
• October 16 Wajima (JBCF) OR October 22 Gunma CSC Arts Cup
• October 29 Japan Cup Road Race

I’ll stop riding the bike tomorrow (July 15th) and be back in Japan on August 11th. That’ll be almost a month off the bike.

In the UK I’ll try to keep basic fitness, alternating between mountain biking and running. I may even do some weights. Most of all I want to refresh.

Back in Japan, I want to do some summer asaren in a big way. Perhaps an Ogami Dake loop each morning.

Performing well at Minami Uonoma in August will be difficult. Hopefully it will be good training.

I really want to go to the TT champs in Saitama. Hopefully 3 weeks will be enough time to be ready for this.

I've been a bit disappointed with my performance in hill climbs this year. I seem to be a couple of minutes off the pace. Hill climbs perhaps require me to be stricter in terms of diet and resting habits. In the second part of the season I'll be focusing more on road racing.

Of course the best way to end the season is the Japan Cup weekend. Would love to go to Okinawa in November but it's probably best to save the money for a beach holiday at Christmas......

Oh, the life of an amateur cyclist!

Today's training: bike to work (15 km), beach time with Luke