2 years I rode the cyclocross World Cup in Belgium Koksjide. This course has a lot of sand. I did a few spins in the sand before hand but this wasn’t enough. Also this had to be the coldest day in a Bike. It was to cold to snow. Last year I rode a race … Continue reading Training in the Sand For Koksjide
A hard weekend at Britsih National Trophy round 1 at Derby. Saturday night boat to Liverpool and a 2hr drive to Derby. Seemed like the best plan on paper, but a 5am wake-up call was a shock to the system. I never got going in my race and lacked any sort of power and momentum. Small … Continue reading Derby Cyclocross
Small spin into work via the New green ways along the Conswater river. Some amount of work has went into this and is more enjoyable than the Comber Greenway, less dog crap too. Some updates from my friends in Sicily. Men lost on climbs. A little play on the bmx track to test the bikes … Continue reading Friday Small pedalling
So over the last few weeks, I've focused on adding a some videos onto Youtube. Trying out diffrent content. Happy with how it's going and experimenting with posting on this WordPress site, posting on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. This week I've focused on doing a 'Daily Vlog' and played around with different apps from GoPro … Continue reading Kinning Vlog – About
So each season I sit down look at the calendar and work some sort of scheduled out. Pick the races I'd like to do and note the ones I can't make. Obviously, life can affect this as we go, sickness, work and family life. It's a good idea to look at the season, work … Continue reading Cyclocross schedule
Cuchulainn Cycling Club are running Thursday night cross races. I didn't know what to expect but headed down with Lee Harvey to use as a training event. There are 12 events over 12 weeks, all fully booked. Arrived to a small field with a tight course built. Excellent use of the space by Karl Dolan. … Continue reading Cuchulainn Cycling Club Cross Races
So the last few weeks have been pure chaos. Dad, aka Big Brian, had been fighting cancer from Christmas time. And on the 15th he lost that fight. Asbestos. Ok fucker of a disease. To see a man that could ride 100 miles with no issues to be unable to even shave. Though through all … Continue reading Chaos few weeks.
Yes, cross is coming. Plans are already happening at my end, with organising races with my excellent team of friends and family. First up we have a Training day on Sunday 20th of August. This will be held in Orangefield Park. Next up is GP Kinning Cycles on Friday 25th August. Again in Orangefield Park. Mid … Continue reading Cross is coming, 25-8-17
So after 15 years racing you'd think one would not mistakes. A simple lunch didn't cut it for last nights Clubs race. Ards CC put on a excellent show on a new course, Ballygowan Circuit. For as long as I've been racing I've attended the Ards Time Trails and road races. They don't get easier … Continue reading School boy error: food
So you've done a big block of miles one week. What to do the following week. Well, there is no right or wrong. It would all depend on what way you did you miles the week before. Did you do shorter runs towards the end of the week so you'd be less tired? Had you a … Continue reading What to do next after Big Miles
