Today I took part in my first 10k event. National Forest 10k pleased to beat my target time of 50mins, 48:14 results. All thanks to the support from my wife Julie & Nannette at NetPT & powered by Beet-it.
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Sunday, 18 September 2011
National Forest 10k:
Today I took part in my first 10k event. National Forest 10k pleased to beat my target time of 50mins, 48:14 results. All thanks to the support from my wife Julie & Nannette at NetPT & powered by Beet-it.
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Holiday Review:
Friday, 9 September 2011
The Last Dance, on the pedals:
Friday 9th September:The Last Dance, on the pedals:
Our last chance of a ride today & the weather was fantastic, 28oC & no wind, what more could one ask for!!!
Julie successfully tackling the Col de Lestards from 'the other side!''
All finished off with with a rewarding Coffee & Cake!
Thursday, 8 September 2011
Contre la Montre by car:
Thursday 8th September:
Another rainy day so another late & lazy start to the day but with a picnic packed we set off on by car to follow the route I rode just a few days ago for Julie to take in the views, well what could be seen thro’ the low clouds. We found a spot for the picnic tho’ & thoroughly enjoyed it.
Once back at base I decided to partake a little run.
Wednesday, 7 September 2011
Treignac Trundle:
Weds 7th September:
A wet day meant no cycling today & a slow start to the day, after lunch we bit the bullet & set of for a woodland wander in the rain. A great little walk, ya' can't beat a wet woodland walk.
This trip was recorded on my iPhone using & Everytrail
Tuesday, 6 September 2011
Tuesday Trundle:
Tuesday 6th September:
An early start today for a good solo ride taking in the towns of Bugeat, Eymoutiers & Chamberet. The weather wasn't as warm as I'd have liked .
Monday, 5 September 2011
Monday Meander:
Monday 5th September:
A lazy day spent wandering in & around Treignac exploring parts we've not seen before, including a walk down to La Rocher des Folles, a viewpoint opposite Teapot Cottage.
Sunday, 4 September 2011
Lac de Vassiviere, Part 3:
Sunday 4th September:
Part 3: This was planned to be a ride around the lake together for Julie & I but she was feeling a bit under-par so I set off for a solo circuit of the lake on the bike whilst Julie had a wander along the shore side taking some pictures. The weather was still overcast & I thought I might get wet but luckily the rain held off. We did get a downpour just as we got back to Teapot Cottage tho' . After all this activity we enjoyed a picnic at the waterside, which included, probably the best bread "In the World" which we got at the market yesterday.
Lac de Vassiviere, Part 2:
Sunday 4th September:
Part 2: This was really for me, a 10km run along the road at the edge of the lake. Despite it being very overcast it was very close so the run was hot! Julie rode alongside with drinks & a towel. Although part of the reason for coming to the lake was to try & find some flat-ish roads, there doesn't seem to be any!
Road Running in France. 2-Lac de Vassiviere Run: Garmin Connect - Details:
Lac Vassiviere, Part 1:
Sunday 4th September:
Today we planned a trip to Lac du Vassiviere where we were going to undertake a three part training schedule:
Part 1: set off in opposite directions around the lake at our own pace, once we met we would return together, Julie went clockwise whilst I rode anticlockwise. This meant Julie completed a full clockwise circuit of the lake whilst I did about 5km extra.
Friday, 2 September 2011
Au Pays des Monedieres:
Weds 31st Aug 2011:
A good ride with Julie, 3 coffee stops & a light shower, the girl done good! This was a mapped ride from a booklet we have of rides in the region, how come we did 8km more!
The picture above was taken just a couple of kilometres after we set of on this ride. A welcome coffee & Pain au Chocolate was welcome at Condat-sur Ganaveix after about 25k. From here we continued to a lovely slice of Quiche & Salad at Masseret at about 35km & a final coffee & Coke at Chamberet leaving us about 10k to get back home. A great steady ride by Julie.
Au Pays des Monedieres: Garmin Connect - Details:
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Running in France:
Tuesday 30th August:Running in France:
First run in France with the usual ace support from Julie on the bike passing up drinks. Clear skies & 23oC, oh & twice as much climbing as back home:
Road Running in France.1: Garmin Connect - Details:
Monday, 29 August 2011
Col de Lestards:
Col de Lestards:Julies first ride this holiday, she's always wanted to do the Col de Lestards & we plotted a route to get to the top with more gentle gradients. She of course enjoyed the descent back into Treignac.
Col de Lestards via Bugeat: Garmin Connect - Details:
See Videos Here: Climbing away from Treignac & Here: Climbing Col de Lestards.
Sunday, 28 August 2011
Test Ride:
Just setting off from Teapot Cottage: First holiday ride in France/Limousin. Glorious sunshine, light breeze & a solo ride to try my legs.
Test Ride: (To see if my cycling legs work):
Test Ride:
First holiday ride in France/Limousin. Glorious sunshine, light breeze & a solo ride to try my legs.
Test Ride: (To see if my cycling legs work):
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
Tuesday, 23 August 2011
National Forest 10km:
A cruise around the National Forest 10km Route by MTB to measure & familiarise myself with the course. I've entered this running event, it'll be my first 10k & my first run after our holiday: National Forest 10k route by MTB:
Sunday, 21 August 2011
Saturday, 20 August 2011
ParkRun 5km at Conkers:
Yet another PB, how much quicker can I go? Official Time 22:57. ParkRun Results Conkers Park Run News Park Run 5km:
Tuesday, 16 August 2011
Trail Run:
Nice little run along the old railway line to Measham & back with an added loop in the park & Julie on support duties:
Sunday, 14 August 2011
Coalville Wheelers Picnic in the Park:
A ride out on the laden MTB with picnic on the back for a picnic in the park at Bosworth Water Park. Coalville Wheelers Picnic in the Park:
Saturday, 13 August 2011
Local Loop on the Road Bike:
Friends over for the weekend, a local loop that turned out a bit longer than planed! Local Loop:
ParkRun 5km at Conkers:
Smashed PB at #Conkers #ParkRun, Official Time 23:10. Is that the Beet-It, better warm up, new Skins Shorts or is it all in the mind! Park Run 5km:
Wednesday, 10 August 2011
Tuesday, 9 August 2011
Saturday, 6 August 2011
Wednesday, 3 August 2011
Monday, 30 May 2011
Solo Riding in Sunny France:
After yesterday’s long day in the saddle with Julie I was on my own today. No internet at the gite meant I couldn’t use my favourite www.ridewithgps website for route planning & loading into my Garmin, not to worry I spent ages studying the map & making a few notes.
Off to Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche for starters, 20km with a tail wind & mostly gently downhill, oh & the roads are silky smooth. After Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche I got onto what I thought was the right route but after a while it started to feel wrong, I had been heading South instead of West. Not to worry, no pressing appointments today. I eventually stopped & checked my map & found a route over to Jumilhac-le-Grand, which turned out to be a great route, bringing me into Jumilhac-le-Grand, a spot we visited last September, with another great Chateau, set dominantly at the end of a grand square with a great outlook.
I left town heading in the wrong direction but corrected myself a bit quicker this time. Once onto the correct road it was another fantastically smooth section that despite having a couple of drags was another lovely route. To the next junction where according to my map I needed the D20, but there it was, a road marked with the name of my next town but with a different number, D67. That can’t be the right road then can it! Oh it was, but being uncertain I went on to the next town La Coquille & hit the main road, N21 North. I was heading for Bussiere-Galant so when I saw another sign for it I took a right & was there via Bussiere-Galant La Gare, the railway station. Once into Bussiere, just about 3km from base, I managed to pick up a couple of croissants to take back & add some of that strawberry jam to, sweet indeed!
Sunday, 29 May 2011
Our Tour of Chateaus & Castles:
We planned a good ride for today and were going to take in as many Chateaus & Castles along the Richard the Lionheart route as we could, & the weather was playing along with us, great.
Not the earliest of starts, but hey, who cares, we’re on holidays. First stop Chalus, where sits the ruined castle where Richard the LionHeart finally passed away over a week after being wounded at Nontron some 35km away.
From Chalus we made our way along the quiet & picturesque rolling lanes to the chateau at Brie.
Chateau Brie
& had a coffee in the bar opposite.
Montbrun was next on the route, my favourite, we spent a while just taking in the ambiance & taking a few snaps.
Montbrun Castle
We decided to leave this glorious spot via the hillier route & then took a slight detour into Les Ribieres for a bite to eat, we found the ideal place,
Late Lunch
But were unsuccessful with the food, just a beer & some Pringles, not the best!
Undeterred & at least a bit rested we continued & found ourselves in the small town of Les Trois Cerisiers & although the bar looked like it was about to close they were kind enough to knock up a couple of ‘sandwiches’ for us, well half a baguette with pate & gherkin, & were happy to top up our water bottles. Now fully fed we rode on
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