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:

Breakfast in Brive-la-Gaillarde market:


Tuesday 30th August:

Breakfast in Brive-la-Gaillarde market:

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

Limousin Beef:


This Limousin Beef turned into a lovely casserole.

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):

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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):

Garmin Connect - Details:

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:

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Sunday, 21 August 2011

Two Counties Challenge Charity Ride with Julie, good weather & a good ride by Julie:

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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:

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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:

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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:

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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:

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Wednesday, 10 August 2011