Lethargy and Lazy Legs

A while back I went out for a ride with a few lads from BCTTT and long story short, my batteries fell out! so much so that I figured 'something must be wrong'....well duh! Not riding a bike for over 6 months will do that to ya. Feckin' eedjit.

With that experience, obviously I jumped back on the bike, did what was required, got my game face back on and brought back my bike fitness...........not......exactly.

Since then, I haven't even sat on the saddle. Like I say, Feckin Eedjit!!!!

Today though, today, was different. Today was the day I manned up got the bike out and went for a little ride. I decided on a 20 miler heading to Chesterfield then out and across to Beeley moor and back again. It has a hilly start but the finish isn't too bad so hopefully it'd be an alright choice to 'ease' myself back into things.

After dragging, and I mean DRAGGING myself out I was treated to a steady wind but lovely sun and even blue(ish) skies! Which was all the better because some bugger had definitely swapped my legs for those of a 12 year old X-box expert! Those Hills out of Chesterfield hurt!!

Today was more of a psychological hurdle more than anything and I'm hoping that my bike fitness is just 'hidden' and getting myself out a few more times will get me back into the swing of things and something will just 'click'



I logged the ride on Endo and to be honest it doesn't look as bad as it felt but I think that's down to a faster second half! The first half, like I say, HURT! lol!

Hopefully this is the catalyst to me getting out more, and more regular! If I can keep the mental strength then I may try the commute to Derby again as this gives me 45 miles in the saddle everytime I do it. That's what I need now, time in the saddle.