May 2008
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Your Next One’s a Hedgehog (or: Nutrition Redux Pt 2)
05.26.08 | Permalink | 4 CommentsHa! I laugh in the face of your malt loaf and spit on the shoes of your, er, whatever else you pair have brought in the name of ‘nutrition’. Mrs Stumpy Rider has procured from whom we’ll only call “a source”…. THIS!! Yes, we’ve got no fewer than 4 (four) MOD issue 24 hour ration [...]
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Nutrition Redux
05.26.08 | Permalink | 3 CommentsAnd so one of the hottest debates of the 21st century commences – just who does “Aunt Ellen” think she is, trying to depose the mighty Soreen from its rightful place atop the malt loaf heirarchy. The answer, in reality, doesn’t matter since Aunt Ellen is offering herself, like some cheap whore, on a buy [...]
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Spanner Monkey for Hire!
They say the smallest things derive the most pleasure (just ask Mrs Stumpyrider) but I have that warm glow of satisfaction having just replaced my cassette and chain. While possessing most of the tools that you’re ever likely to need for home bike maintenance and having umpteen books on the subject, I’ve always been a [...]
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What Tyres for Buckie Bottles?
05.19.08 | Permalink | 3 CommentsIt occurs to me that I’ve mentioned my “local trails” on more than one occasion and some of you might be wondering what constitutes “trails” in Sausage Roll City. Saddle up and come with me for the next 14 or so miles. Mind the dog sh- oh, never mind… Having cleared the cul-de-sacs and the [...]
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Cheesy Bell’s End
While 50% of TDL were enraging the citizens of Aberfeldy and Pitlochry by cycling on their roads, I was getting some more bike miles in my legs on my local trails. Given my previous experiences (see Where is the Love? Pt 3) I took the drastic step of equipping my 5” “lightweight XC full-suss” steed [...]
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Proof if proof were needed.
For those who didn’t believe me when I said I saw the seven dwarves having a “square go” with the locals, please see exhibit No. 1. And this must have been their preferred mode of transport. A perfectly formed VW camper but around 3/4 of normal size. Why?????
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It wasn’t that bad!
05.18.08 | Permalink | 2 CommentsWell, that’s the last big training ride done before 10-under. It was a spectacular morning with uninterrupted blue skies when we converged on the main street in Pitlochry along with thousands of others, ready for the off. Fingers were nippy but spirits were high. These are the kind of mornings that we don’t get every [...]
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It’s all uphill from here.
05.16.08 | Permalink | 5 CommentsLooks pretty spiky, doesn’t it? Total ascent 1900m – that’s 2km, straight up!Anyway, I am just getting my gear together ready for the off tomorrow. Big Col has been doing a sterling job schmoozing the organisers up in Pitlochry today. He has sussed out a bike shop with a groovy espresso machine & blagged us [...]
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Calories, Baby!
05.15.08 | Permalink | 5 CommentsEtape Preparation:Proper athletes call it a “nutrition strategy”. I call it “better not run out of fuel in the middle of nowhere – it’s a long walk home”. So I’ve stocked up on gels & bars, I’ll get some bananas & a big bag of Jelly Babies – how’s that for a nutrition strategy!The sage [...]
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The Long & Winding (& windy) Road
Having missed the “slow group” during last week’s Pedal Power rideout and spent most of the ride on my own, I was determined to stay with bunch as long as possible last night. Things went well for about half the ride & I felt comfortable, good on the hills & I enjoyed being part of [...]
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