Forced Recovery Week

Last week was a recovery week. It included minimal commuting throughout the week. The forced part of the week was a change in work routine. This put the body out of balance, working when your are normally asleep is something I only like to do on the bike. This ment I was fresh for the weekend.

Saturday was close to two hours of fast paced riding with plenty of pace changes and hilly terrain. The Tri Club guys said they were kept honest, but they do drop the pace for a climb. They have plenty of pace off the hills in a small bunch and down on their TT bars.

Sunday was a big bunch ride with the Penrith crew. It was at a moderate pace and tucked in the bunch easy to scoot along with them. Along the M4 I found myself starting to bob in the seat, looking down, it was a rear flat. Cycling out of the bunch I hung onto the back till it was running on the rim in hope to make it to the next exit. Swapping out the tube I rode home via Penrith in hope to pick up another rider but it was a solo effort. It was a three hour morning.

Around midday on Sunday is SBS’s usual cycling feature, this time it was the recent Croc Trophy. The ADCC’s Shane Taylor made many an appearance and you can really see the grueling conditions the riders went through. Read my interview with Shane below, leave a comment or question for Shane, or visit Shane’s Blog through the Freaks on a Bike link.

Solo 24 is on the cards, I have entered the Worlds 2010. For a quick review of where this all started, check the wheels below. Scott 24 2007, 6th Solo result, 05NRS3, 140mm fork, juicy7, X9, american classic, simple.