Saturday, 28 March 2020

Coffee Club Social Distancing Zwift Ride

The Coffee Club did a social distancing group Zwift ride this morning following the Muir and the Mountain Route on Watopia .. a 22 mile ride through forests and across the snow-line, climbing 2,700 ft up a mountain!

5 started out, Nick (our ride leader), Richard, Mark, Keith and yours truly. Keith neglected to load the route before heading out and so  he powered off into the sunrise never to be seen again. Richard G joined up with us briefly on the climb; I felt I was giving him a run for his money before team orders pulled me back to the peloton. 

It was probably one of the most crazy 90 minutes I've ever spent on a bike, with Nick's commentary and instructions delivered via random dictated text while Richard Q's bouffant avatar had us in tears! While we need to work on keeping together the formula worked a treat and I can't wait to see where next week's ride will take us!

Friday, 27 March 2020

Should have bought Zwift shares

This is usually the time of year that I cancel my Zwift membership for the summer ... not this year. Should have bought some Zwift shares! ๐Ÿ˜‰



Wednesday, 25 March 2020

No need to social distance in Watopia!

 First Zwift ride with my buddy .. no need to social distance in Watopia! 


Friends asked "Where are your helmets?!"  .. our response  "We're in Watopia utopia .. no wars no cars, no accidents no viruses, just ๐Ÿšด‍♂️๐Ÿšด‍♀️"


Friday, 13 March 2020

Anti COVID Stockpiling Offer

Stopped for a coffee at my favourite coffee and cycle shop ... and what a great offer!   ๐Ÿงป



First Transition Ride

Took a day off today to finally enjoying a bit of sun ☀️

This was my first proper ride out on the Specialized Transition. Not sure I'm going to do another 30 mile ride on it but it was great fun!





Thursday, 12 March 2020

Eight Years of Chamois Cream

Friends have inspired and encouraged me in my cycling pursuits over the years, none more than one of my oldest friends, Michael G who first introduced me to the power of chamois cream; essential in keeping me chafe free in those long rides! ๐Ÿ˜Š



Friday, 6 March 2020

New Wheels on the Specialized Fleet

Too wet & windy to ride so just finished swapping the FFWD wheels around on the Specialized fleet!


One set acquired last year have just seen daylight for the first time. Roll on summer!