sunshine, wind and ice cream

Andrew said it right on his blog, this time of year is the best for cycling.

Tom’s blog of his recent adventure into Niigata also shows how lucky we are to live in these parts.

Working up the coast today. Beautiful weather. The cool wind blowing. If I was in the car I’d have the window down. My elbow in the breeze. Listening to Teenage Fanclub. Or better still, Big Star. Music made for sunny days.

Can’t beat being on the bike though. Even if there is an incredible headwind all the way to Teradomari. Today is about recovery. Resist the urge to fight the wind. Head down. Relax. Breathe. Aim at a constant speed and cadence. 25 kmph, 85 rpm.

It’s a hard slog all the way to Teradomari. The reward? An ice cream and the wind on my back all the way home.....

Tuesday’s training: coast road spin ( 80 km, 200 m climbing)