I decided that as myself and my husband have signed up to the Deluxe London Revolution to raise money for CLIC Sargent. Which is 155 miles over 2 days.
I’m going to keep a consistent blog about the ups and downs of cycling life and the things I find out along the way.
To some this may not be a challenge but previously to signing up for it I’d done a 10 mile ride and been on about 4 bike ride. So it’s definitely a challenge for me.
As I’d trained to run a marathon my fitness wasn’t terrible. But I’m finding that I now have to get a different type of fit and I’m using different muscles. It’s similar to running as there are huge ups and downs and you get good days and bad.
Things I have learnt so far, buy an adjustable spanner, make sure you know how to repair a puncture or you are with someone who does.
If you feel like you are struggling you probably need food! Making sure you eat is very important and stay hydrated.
Your bum won’t fall off but it might feel like it’s going too. Padded shorts are your friend even if you feel like you are wearing a nappy. You shouldn’t wear pants under padded shorts (even though this still feels all kinds of wrong).
Clip less shoes are scary and seem like they are designed to make you fall and look stupid. They are actually your friend. Practice clipping in and out is key before you even attempt to ride with them. Even if you feel really stupid doing it. Make sure you know when you’re going to stop in advance and clip out.
You will get covered in mud especially in the winter months. It won’t kill you just embrace it
Wear winter Cycling gloves, cold hands make applying the breaks really difficult and also make your fingers feel like they don’t belong to you.
Kendal mint cake is delicious and helps a lot. It’s also vegan!
I plan to write about all my cycling lessons and adventures on my new journey. Even if no one reads it I can look back and read it myself and remember when I felt like my bum might fall off 🤣
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