I get 'cross

My journal of cyclocross
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Budget

I couldn't be bothered to faff about with finding a new stem mount. The answer is celotape. It works ok until its rains and it kind of miss figures the display. I thought I'd ridden for 33 minutes but it was actually 13.


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More Structure (fyi - dull)

I went on a 2-3hr ride because I like cycling and I also later in the day was going to BBQ/house warming. It could not be missed, my life wouldn't be fun! The other thing is - me knowing me, I must eat everything and pour 35ml-40ml measures of rum with my coca cola. I just don't have control. But I'm not sorry either. So, I go for a ride. I have been structuring my ride


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Jersey Pocket

  Ride: 29 miles with 3x3min above LT, 5 min recovery. Mid session 3x20sec power climb accelerations, 3 min recovery. Jersey: something from Rapha Contents (L-R): Helmet peak - for bright sun or rain Spoon - in case I meet Eddy Merckxx on a road made of porridge Micro Pump Analogue Stopwatch - techincally I wear this around my neck for accurate timekeeping Inner Tube Medium Goats Cheese Past


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Threshold

This session is designed to keep your LT & AT & VO2max sharp. It also helps the cyclist break away quickly and settle into a fast rhythm. I've based this on something I read in Simon Burneys CX book, I need to make sure I have a solid base. Otherwise top end work and performance will soon crumble mid season. I've got little time sometimes, so I've been doing a 20minute trail run in the


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"Cornering in snow, jumping hurdles, dismounting and remounting, powering through sand, mud and ice - it must be cyclocross season" - Simon Burney 23 days until the first cross 'race'


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Bike Lights

Read this in Elle Decor - which is such non sense "These tea light holders have a gritty industrial edge, but are tailored enough for an elegant table." Recycled Tea Light Holder, $13; Elsewares.com


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