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OPINION
Have a break...(it's holiday season)
DSC00078.JPGThat's all folks, that is my 2010 season boxed up and put on top of the wardrobe never to see the light of day again.
I am now in the process of 2 weeks off the bike (with a bit of exercise coming from light jogging) and taking the chance to rest both legs and mind.
2010 has been a bit mad. I have tried to do a lot of cycling around our wedding and honeymoon. Fit in a couple of sportives around a change of job and selling the house, and training around the family illness and the loss of a much loved pet...
...and I am completely worn out.
The alcohol ban is over for a period and I am loving getting the taste of cider and ale back on my tongue.
It's so nice to be relaxing and taking things easy, but I know that by this time next week I will be pining outside the shed to get the single speed back out and get on the roads.
But I will stand tough, you can do yourself a lot of good by having a break you know...
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My targets for 2011 are not really cycling specific, all about the first baby arriving in April.
Will wait and see how that changes life
Currently sitting in JFK airport 3 weeks and 1 day since my last ride waiting to fly home. Can't wait to get home and start riding again on Saturday. I am newly retired and have the Great Divide Race in June 2011 to target.
Enjoy your rest - what are your 2011 targets?
I will do you a trade... I will run once a week if you come on the next podcast with me and we do it together
Hey mate, you should come running with me, I am hoping to get my miles up over the winter to get my general fitness up for next Spring.
I aim to run on Mondaysm Wednesdays & Fridays, then ride on Saturday & Sunday.