Day 168

Computer Games night ;-)

Was going to have 30 mins on the turbo trainer but I got home a little late and by the time I had tea it was time to start playing games so I didnt....

Day 167

Took another night off, I am concerned about the tendon....

I will take it slowly....Perhaps Turbo trainer tomorrow and a short 20 on Wed with low gradient hills.

Day 166 (Sunday)

Well today as planned I went for my first cycle ride in a week :-)

First problem was what to wear? It was cold and foggy - so I opted for my new cold weather top, zip up jacket, cycling trousers, warm winter sock's and high vis jacket. And in the first 3 miles I was happy as the wind chill was biting.

Then I cycled up 'Old Derry Hill' and out of the fog and into bright sunshine, I instantly overheated and had to stop and take the High vis and zip up jacket off, I actually started to feel quite sick - cold air and I was so hot. I then cycled along for about another mile or two and I started to descend back into the cloud - I had to stop again and put the high vis jacket back on as the wind chill started to bite again!

At about 10 miles I started to notice my right tendon again :-( however It did not cause pain this time, perhaps I should have taken an easier ride for my first time back in a week!

I completed my 30 mile 'normal' ride as planned in a respectable 1 hour 49 minutes with an AVS of 16 mph. (Actually 29.21 miles)

I am a little concerned about the tendon issue! I had adjusted the cleat to my 'perfect' natural position. I am wondering - when I cycle my knees tend to cycle outwards slightly on the upstroke this could in theory be putting undue stress on the outside of my knee as I the put effort into the down stroke. I think I will have to seek professional advise now. I intend to contact a sports physiotherapist and have a consultation.

Day 165 (Saturday)

Got up early

Boiled up fruit for cider fruit cake, then went for a long walk in west woods with wifey and Rosie ;-)

When we got back I finished making the cake then we had lunch, I then spent a couple of hours taking the Dawes to pieces and cleaning it up, last weekend's 200 miles left it in as bad a state as my tendon's!

Both wheels were removed and cleaned, the chain was cleaned, the rear cassette,front and rear derailers were degreased then lightly oiled, The frame was washed, cables lightly oiled and finally the chain was re-oiled. The bike looks nice and clean and has an element of bling back ;-)

Plan is to get back on the bike tomorrow for a nice short 30 mile ride. (Hopefully the bike wont get dirty straight away!)

Day 164

Went to work on Motor Bike today ;-)

Had puncture on way home :-(

Didn't get home until 8.

No cycling as I am having a week off..

Day 163

Got home late ;-(

Cooked myself poached eggs n ham on toast......Wifey has gone out on her night out.....

Still staying off the bike.........

Day 162

WFH day ;-)

I didn't go out on bike..as planned (Taking the week of ;-)
I did take Rosie (Dog) for a walk at lunch, and at 5:15 I cooked Roast Pork tenderloin with honey mustard sauce, sweet and normal potato wedges, peas and carrots for seven.

Now i'm stuffed ;-) (And missing going out on bike!) my knees and tendons appear to have stopped aching completely now.