Both Sat and Sun were planned 100k days. Sat started out well, leaving the Kingdom early (albeit a bit worried about my lack of suncream / pale skin combo) and met up with some fellow skyriders with the ERC. It was hot, hot hot and a great insight into what it might be like over in France.
They tell me that after we broke up into smaller groups at Dalkeith, we ended up through East Lothian and into the Lammermuir hills. I have to say, it was probably the most enjoyable three hours I've spent on the bike so far as it went so quickly, chatting and socialising and enjoying the scenery. It's reassuring to have a little more confidence in group riding situations now and be able to chat to people instead of worrying about causing an accident all the time.
Stopped into Chris's for a quick bite to eat (no scones, sadly. homebaking doesnt tend to feature much in his house) before leaving him to watch the footie ( NB. INSIDE on the most beautiful day of the year?!)whilst I enjoyed the sunshine heading back over the bridge to the Kingdom, racking up 108km. Good work, felt great and on track for a double whammy 100km.
Gave the bike a - KABOOM! - well deserved clean and even used my chain cleaning gadget thing. I'm turning into a right bike geek.
Sunday had plans to go out later in the day because a. its a bit cooler and b. it meant I could actually spend some time with my long suffering boyfriend instead of the bike for a change. Sadly, grand plans were all but scuppered with the onset of really dodgy tummy. A momentus ocassion as its the first day I've skipped training so far in 4 months. Ended up sitting in the house (close to the loo) studying away intently instead.
Ah well, better than an accident on the bike! :D
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