Day 126 - Heatwave

I heard on the radio today, returning from my early morning ride, that we're having a heatwave. Now that's not a word I've heard spoken in connection with the UK weather since 1976! Even though I attempted to dress more appropriately, in a short sleeved running top, I still returned at 7:30 looking as though I'd been caught in a heavy rain shower; it was hot out there. Lacking a proper summer cycling jersey - as I've talked of too much already - I had to leave my wallet, camera (which I've now located) and emergency jelly baby stash behind, and my smartphone with Endomondo app and audio book had to be carefully stuffed down my shorts, not ideal at all. You'll be pleased and hopefully as amazed as I to hear that my Funkier summer jersey, ordered on Saturday from Chain Reaction, arrived later this morning. They are such a good company.

Back to this morning's circuit. Having decided yesterday that the time was right to bring my mile climb, that is Seaton Down Hill, into the training mix, I set off through the warming early morning sun up hill, this time with helmet on and fully inflated tyres. I took over a minute off yesterday's climb and completed my circuit along the Axe Estuary excluding, on this occasion, the detour into Colyton, it was a work day after all. My down hill speed was an impressive 35 mph and would have been another PB had yesterday's not been so blistering quick. I was, however, riding into a strong headwind which was not there on Sunday morning; it is amazing what info you can get from Endo.

So, will I, as the Tour de France riders were today, be resting tomorrow or will I be unable to resist taking my new jersey out for a ride? ... check back tomorrow to find out.

Stats: 6.11 mi, 31m:39s , Avg 11.6 mph, Max 35.2, 351 kcal