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Whether it's five miles or five hundred miles, riding a bicycle is more fun than anyone ever told me! My New Year's Resolution to cycle 10 miles a day or 40 minutes on a spin bike has meant that by the end of May I have cycled 2,600 miles! Because of my cycling wardrobe the weather has not stopped me from cycling (unless it really is -5 degrees or with wind gusts of 25 mph). Cycling in style and in comfort is really important to me as I don't really want to be covered in logos looking like a Ninja as I buy groceries or attend meetings. I have found some things that work for me but am always looking for new pieces. For me, Evans Cycles and Cycle Surgery for the basics. My two favourite brands for my wardrobe are www.velorution.com and www.velovixen.com but I am always looking for new pieces. I would love to know what works for you and why. Happy cycling!

Wednesday, 13 February 2013

Mice Log Star Dates 15 to 21

My Cycling Log star date 15 = 30 mins on turbo up to 122 rph but not for longer than a minute followed by a 10 minute warm down and some Pilates. 

My Cycling Log Star Date 16 was out in SE London in -2 on bike! Too cold to cycle all the way there. Spent 30 mins on Turbo to make up for the loss of miles

Ooooo! Started falling in love with my Brommie again (although they do need to sort out the seat post height issue). My knee is not recovered but hurting less and less.  

My Cycling Log Star Date 17.  40 minutes on the Turbo as it was too cold to go too far. Met a friend for coffee - here is my Basil bag on the brommie gadding around town!!


Then on to the Bike Show in London's Excel which is miles away.  Too cold to cycle but I am glad I went to the event.  

My Cycling Log Snow date 18. Managed 10 miles to Tower Bridge and back using the main roads. Went past Channel Four/5 building and wondered where all the lovely Windows and Death ride peeps are. Was wearing many layers but stayed warm when moving. Once the temperature drops its going to be a whole different ballgame. Be careful out there peeps, on wheels or on foot. And I bought a lightbulb on the way home!!

My Cycling Log Snow Date 20.  35 miles around snowy London. Ave speed 11.2 max speed 28.2 funniest moment: pootling around Regents Park enjoying how lovely it looked, how I had seen giraffes in the snow, daydreaming about life when I was overtaken by a 24 year old on a........Boris Bike!!!


                                                 Giraffes in the snow at London Zoo



                                            A silent cyclist in the snow






 
That woke me up!! Looked at my speedometer which said 8.1 miles an hour. I upped my pedalling and overtook him saying "I'm sorry but that's too insulting. I can't be overtaken by someone on a Boris Bike" and we both laughed out loud as I shot ahead!

Popped into Evans on the way home then Cycle Surgery where I bought these really cool lights! 
 
My Cycling Log Snow date 21. Managed 30 minutes on the turbo with 20 seconds at 128 rph!! Then 10 minute warm down.

But it looked so pretty outside I couldn't resist a pootle to the West End and back including Hyde Park. Was lovely! Made sure I was home by six tho' as the temperature is dropping. Tomorrows London forecast is 1 degree at midday. Be careful out there peeps!

1 comment:

  1. Such a nice little bike, and I hope you enjoyed the Bike Show in London's Excel! If you are interested in getting a new bike why not find out more from this website, they have quite a good selection!

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