Jason's Mystery Tour De Gravel

I met Jason on the coffee ride and got invited to one of his 'Mystery Rides'.  I was a bit perplexed as to why there were only 4 us going.  I now understand why!  It was actually a very cool ride.  Even took my baby over 3 or 4 gravel roads which at one point I got off before I fell off!  The hardest part was not knowing where the hell I was in terms of the finish line!  
One of the best parts of the ride was brunch at Coatesville.  I needed it as my feet were starting to cramp and my arse was sore as!


109kms
4:27:29
24.45 av speed
68.44 max speed
77 cadence 

Coffee Ride!

I discovered today that there's nothing better than a 'coffee ride'.  I met some fellow cyclists on Saturday who live on the same ride as I do.  I got myself invited to join their Sunday ride with friends.  It was awesome cycling with no urgency just a common purpose - enjoying the sunshine with great company.  This was all the more sweeter when I got home and read on Facebook that the 100km ride I was supposed to go on was cut short when the peloton crashed going 40kms per hour.  A few broken collarbones and lots of blood was the verdict from my friend who was riding.  
A reminder to keep your wits about you especially when riding in a large group.



46.9kms
1:56:20
24.18 av speed
65.92 max speed
79 cadence

Hills, Hills & More Farkin Hills!

We cycled the Silverdale Route today.  OMG it was hard.  After having a pretty full on day yesterday there wasn't much in the tank.  However, once I hit Beach Rd I knew it was nearly over... I also decided it wasn't a race even if Strava was tracking my every move.  I even stopped at Rothesay Bay for some water!  Rebel man...


92.67kms
3:39:47
25.29 av speed
63.40 max speed
Cadence wasn't working

YUSSSSS!!

What an awesome total.

Can't wait to get my white with black polka dot cycling jersey.

Here's hoping the money raised makes a difference and saves lives!

Gorgeous Morning Ride

What an awesome ride this morning.  Perfect conditions.  I felt like I was flying heading down to Takapuna.  Strava didn't think so though!  I was sure I'd get some PBs!  Nevermind.... there's always the next ride!


31.67
1:16:36
24.81 av speed
57.97 max speed
76 cadence

Sunday Sunny Sycle!

After having a wee sleep in I finally got my a into g and got on my bike.  Today's ride was one of those days where no matter what direction I was cycling it was a full on head wind.  I can't wait for the day that there's a tail wind all the way around.  Strava will go wild!

Saturday Taupaki Loop

A great ride with the Echelon crew today.  I've been sampling/ trying the various gels and chomps and bars on the rides.  Today's one was a Peak Fuel gel in a toothpaste like tube.  It was bloody awful in texture but seemed to do the trick.  Beach road after 65kms was ok.  My top one would have to be a natural product from Health2000 at the mall called BOOM!