The weather continues to frustrate work on the mast which, as it is 66' long has
by necessity to be outside. However, it has improved enough for me to be able to
increase my cycling. I now am aiming to try and get out every 2nd day and the
standard loop is 37.6 km so this should bring up my levels of fitness and
stamina. I would run but after many miles of this my knees are, literally, worn
out and after two internal inspections the only option
seems to be a new one! This I will wait to do as hopefully technology is
improving all the time. Also, our new sponsors http://www.sportssurgeryclinic.com/ may have
some answers when we meet up later.
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| When it all goes well |
I dislike intensely cycling in rain so that is what
governs participation! Wind is always a struggle and wrecks havoc with times and
as I say to many, the west of Ireland is a place where you have to peddle hard
downhill....! Negotiating, or rather annoying the traffic is constantly of
interest and the best policy seems to be to stay in the middle of your lane to
prevent being 'encouraged' into the ditch! I also have recently bought http://www.knog.com.au/gear-lights/boomer.phps which
I have found car drivers actually notice....!
I also find that my knee stays much more flexible the
more I cycle and less painful when doing any walking. Maybe time to look at some
expedition style cycling trips for the winters as this rather gray one has been
long. Alongside the economic tales of woe, time to think of some more positive
things to do....!"
by Jamie Young
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