1 Week to 3PX
September 19th, 2008 by Andy NicollOh no just a week to go before the 3 Peaks Cyclo Cross and still no training. If you want to see what this mad event is all about take a look at http://www.3peakscyclocross.org.uk/ . I’ve ridden it 5 times so know my way around pretty well but it never gets any easier - especially that last climb up Pen-y-ghent with the bike on your back. A few years ago it was so windly up there I saw someone get blown clean off their feet.
I better dig the cross bike out this weekend and give it a fettle - it’s been a couple of years since I’ve ridden it seriously as the Peaks was cancelled last year due to the foot and mouth scare.
I’m determined to get out on my bike for a decent length ride this weekend but my plans to do one tomorrow morning have been scuppered by a need to taxi the kids to various sporting events….so it’s looking like Saturday or Sunday afternoon - not my favourite time as I prefer to get training done in the morning.
Anyway, I feel this week has been quite succesful in terms of training as I cycled to work Wednesday, did 1hr 10min running on the hills last night (ipod track of the session - Alex Party, Read my Lips - can’t beat a mid 90’s dance classic if you’re in the mood) and cycled to work again today.
I’m really looking forward to next year when I can run with my dog in a morning. As she’s a pup we’re restricted to fast walks until she’s fully grown (although she ends up running everywhere anyway!!!)
There’s a festival in Saltaire tomorrow night so it might be a few beers and some live bands for me, the family and some friends…..perhaps training 1st thing Sunday might get delayed.
Tags: 3 peaks cyclo cross, cycling, training