Its gonna be a short one this week.
"Its snowing you idiot" was one of the more repeatable text responses received from the one I sent out to the CCCP tarmac warriors. "Its not sticking" was met with equal derision. Not to be put off, I base layered up, two pairs of bib shorts, neoprene jacket and a snood later I was hauling out my bike from the garage and checking my tyres while the light flakes descended.
And as usual, just as I have everything ready and I'm fully kitted up, I get the urge for a "Richard the third". It takes a good 10 minutes to get a winter outfit kit on, so its another 20 minutes before I'm lycra'd up again and ready for the off.
As I cycled into the snow flakes, I encouraged myself - "Dedication thats whats I've got. Commitment to the cause, no pain no gain."
3 miles into a biting head wind, snow sticking to my shades and fingers starting to numb up, the executive decision was made "sod this" - the 40 mile intended run was abandoned with a swift left turn which made the ride a 10 mile time trial.
A very lumpy, very cold, very windy, (and when I saw my time) a very slow 10 mile slog later, I locked up my bike and jumped into a warm shower - should have listened to the CCCPers.
PS - I am currently looking at interviewing an 85 year old champion cyclist, who's going to give me an insight into time trialing in the 50's and show me some of his trophies and medals - it might give me the inspiration to put a bit more effort into it.
What's a Richard the 3rd ?
ReplyDeleteI think it is the same as a Jimmy Choo or Andy Capp? Anyway, after yesterday morning escapades, you clearly don't need encouragement to make more effort, maybe you need to interview a psychiatrist? See you in the office later!
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