Week 1

Had a pretty good week, good race, sold my old frame and got some decent training done. Not sure what to expect from having someone else planning your riding, but one thing is certain is that it will improve you. My measuring stick is guys who I know are on the plan have definitely got fitter and faster.

So it is up to me I suppose, I have a reasonable starting point, a new faster bike and www.ridercoaching.co.uk looking after my training. In the past it has been easy to look at what might have been (we have all done it) and put reasons for why I am not an elite rider with endless talent. It is simple in my book now, work hard and reap the rewards whatever they might be.

The first reward is complete 12hrs of exposure, in the top ten and then who knows what might happen. I have kept my goal realistic and not stated a podium is on the cards but I will definitely give it a shot.

So there you go; it’s out there for all to see, this is the first of my goals this year. Hopefully I will not make a complete idiot of myself, watch this space I have done on numerous occasions.

We shall find out in April.

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Day 1

Ok, so I have a cunning plan……………


It is six weeks until 24 hours of exposure in which I will cheat and only do the 12hr event. There is a reason for my lack effort to pedal for another twelve hours apart from the fact it is insane, it is because I did the same race last year, so basically can I better myself this year?

I did an XC race yesterday, which was the first race of the season, and I have to say that it was definitely a shock to the system. The course was not my cup of tea to be honest; this is because I have never owned a BMX or 4X bike. It was simply a flat out time trial which took 01:42:02 for 5 lap’s and saw me 15mins behind the winner.

Am I happy?

Oh yes, my goal was not to get lapped and be consistent, so a big tick in the boxes for me. So back to plan, the next part of the plan is to have a coach. This is really great because now I have one. What is even better is that when I logged on to see what I am down for today this is what he has put down.

Hello Rob Bradley,
Your Workouts for Monday, February 20
#1:
Type: Day Off

Life just gets better……………………………………..

Midlands Series

Well its that time of year again. My first race of the year is on Sunday and I am pretty exited. I have entered the masters cat so I am not expecting to set the world on fire, this is because there are some really quick guys in the mix.

What I want to achieve though is to give a good account of myself, pedal hard and enjoy the pain. It will be ace to catch up with some mates and be part of what we ride, train and enjoy so much.

See ya there ................................

Exitement

Just a quick glance at my new bike. And some big news to come later about training, until then I will be admiring my new Kinesis creation.