It's actually a very clever merging of two pics but you are still very welcome!I must remember to say thanks for that picture in person next time we meet
Has anyone heard from Ali since the ride? I guess he is going to feel pretty beaten up today
I was thinking about Ali today, he did really well and I hope he comes out with us againI must remember to say thanks for that picture in person next time we meet
Has anyone heard from Ali since the ride? I guess he is going to feel pretty beaten up today
Here are my photo's from the NYD ride
Just a "little" clean
Café stop in Cheadle Hulme and a welcome warm and dry out
I know that a different mix of muscles is involved in the two activities but it surprised me when I first discovered how significant the difference was. In the 1980s, I used to run a few miles twice a week, and swim three times a week, but I never cycled. A friend used to commute by bike but never ran. We were wondering what was harder - running or cycling, so I went for a ride and he went for a run. We both ended up knackered!
I went for a ride in Wales the other day with a mate who wants to start tri's this year. He swims and runs regularly but was spent after a 35 mile ride with a pretty sedate pace. There is definitely fit and bike specific fitness. I seriously doubt I could post a half decent 10k run time while I enjoy a fairly brisk century on the bike.
They were both looking at my healthy big breakfast when it arrived !
And wondering why we went for the 'child's portion' while you were on a mega breakfastThey were both looking at my healthy big breakfast when it arrived !
Ali kept going to the end but was suffering around the rear endAnd wondering why we went for the 'child's portion' while you were on a mega breakfast
Hope Ali's OK today, how was he after I peeled off?
You missed round two of the nasty weather heading back into Manchester 
I was just putting my feet up and downing my first beer when I heard the rain hammering down outside. I thought of you all bravely soildering on and raised my glass to you.Ali kept going to the end but was suffering around the rear end
Good to meet a fellow Steve from Aston -Under -Lyne ! It must be a record to have three either living or from the same town on a cycle ride.Just a belated quick note to say thanks from the newbie, and the warm welcome received. Didn't think I was going to do the whole lot and in the end, got just as wet as I would have done on the road bike minus mudguards.
Very enjoyable all the same. The best bit? The fact I didn't ache half as much as I expected to this morning
Will look out for the next one. Thanks again
