The random waffle of me as i chase bikes round europe, take some pictures, ride my bike and drink some Belgium beer
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Strava baiting
On the bank holiday weekend and for the first time in 147 days i rode a bike outside…and it was glorious, I had forgotten the sense of freedom bestowed upon you being on two wheels. It was so enjoyable, that barely an hour later with some more suitable cycling attire on I went out for … Continue reading Strava baiting
Baby steps….literally
The primary care i received after my accident was second to none, I can’t speak highly enough of the paramedics and the nursing staff. The surgical team had a little less face time with, I think there was about 30s of conversation with anaesthetists (which is probably enough of a indication of quality) and the … Continue reading Baby steps….literally
When the saddle is your happy place…dealing with recovery
Everyone has their hobbies, the activities they fill their free time with, however much or little of it they have. Its those things that make them happy or transports them to a place that makes them happy. Previously i have written about one of my happy places, a beautiful place just outside Maastricht in Valkenburg, … Continue reading When the saddle is your happy place…dealing with recovery
The Group ride of one…necessity, choice or just the new standard
Cycling is an odd juxtaposition, it’s mostly a team sport that very seldom looks like one and in general it encourages groups of people to be around each other. The counterweight to this is that the key components of exceeding are generally best executed alone following a precisely measured training plan. Or if you follow … Continue reading The Group ride of one…necessity, choice or just the new standard