Silverdale Superstars!

Our usual leader was away on Saturday and I had the pleasure of being 'camp mother'.  We had an awesome cycle with loads of laughs and great camaraderie. 

On the ride we had: Myself, Ro, Nan, Sam, Greg, Peter, Nerena and Kara

87.40km
3:29:36
25.02 av speed
67.09 max speed
80 cadence

Clearing Emails I Found This

An ex parent of mine emailed this to me earlier in the year.  I had forgotten about it.  Superior skills!

Second Ride With John & Lorraine

We had an awesome ride this morning.  Great conditions and it is very cool that John & Lorraine are both keen to get out and about on the bikes again.  John is super keen and is looking to buy a new bike.  At the moment he is on a hybrid type bike I think..!
Strava crapped out on me again so no record of the ride unfortunately.

Lorraine and I with our sponsors gear!

21.44kms
52:14
24.63av speed
41.10max speed
77 cadence

Close, But Yet So Far!

5:10 was the official time.  12 mins over my goal!  However, it was windy and I cramped from about the 90km mark.  My nutrition and electrolytes were sorted so upon reflection it was probably due to not putting myself under 'race' conditions and pushing my body before hand.  The shop rides always stop and start to wait for people - this is great as nobody gets left behind.  And when I ride by myself it's only 30-40kms.  Good lesson - next year a bit of stress on the body before hand.  
What I did enjoy on the ride was the exhilarating feel and sounds of being part of a HUGE peleton.  There would've been about 100 riders crusing up to 45kph along the flats from Turangi to Hatepe hill.  
I almost collapsed at the finish line when I took my right leg over the seat.  My leg cramped like I've never felt it before.  Fortunately a young girl asked if she could take my bike to the bike valet!  Once I'd sorted my leg out I had to find her as I had no idea where my bike was!!
The afternoon was spent in Schneider Corporate tent that John & Lorraine had managed to score for us!  Complimentary drinks, food with Schneider and entertainment in the form of a live band courtesy of race organisers.  What an awesome way to finish the day.
Just found the results.  20th in my age group.  Gotta be happy about that!

Only 2 More Days Until Taupo!

Only more 2 days until I get to conquer Taupo for the 2nd time.  There's nothing like putting a bit of pressure on myself.  I'd like to smash it in under 5 hours.  This is  realistic if the conditions are the same and I manage to keep up with a good paced peleton! I'm looking forward to the challenge!  I'll be thinking of Yvonne and Pat and all of the other cancer survivors as I'm going up those massive hills with Rule #5 firmly entrenched in one's brain!  Their pain would've been 1001 times worse than a bloody hill!

YUUSSSS! Finally on the Fitzwilliam Leaderboard!

It's only taken 7 months.... BUT finally I'm on the Fitzwilliam Drive leaderboard.  Great ride this morning.  Last one before Taupo this weekend.  The forecast is still not the best, but I guess this will force me to use Rule #5 and #9!!


29.46kms
1:03:16
27.94 av speed
64.95 max speed
82 cadence

First Ride With John & Lorraine #RTCCAK2014

Wahoooo!  Just like old times, this morning I was back on the road with Lorraine.  It was awesome.  John came too which was very cool.  The funniest part was stopping for them to take off their jackets and Lorraine asking when and where the next Pit Stop was!   This was after 8 kms!  I think she's thinking ahead to next year's Auckland Ride to Conquer Cancer!
I just need to talk them both into signing up for 2014.  I'm sure they'll sign up soon....