Below are some cycling specific rules I have given myself whilst touring (usually solo) over the years. It is by no means a bible and I know many other people who do things completely differently. Water Always have water. If you are running low then you MUST stop at the next available place as you don’t know when you might get lost! Never get dehydrated – down what you have and fill it up as often as you can. Remember,…
Yesterday was a tough day and a long one. I remembered a 10 mile section that stank of manure and the whole area was covered with flies which kept latching onto my legs. You learn to keep your mouth closed in places like this and breathe only through your nose. The people were so miserable throughout the whole day and it really was quite painful with the strong headwind. It was all just rubbish. But somehow when I reached the…
A few people have asked me to post about the importance of who you surround yourself with after my post about goals. I mentioned that at the end of the day everything comes down to you. Which I truly believe it does. However the way we are, and how we behave is a combination of life experiences (and a bit of genetics). People in life come and go. Life long partners are becoming less ‘normal’ in society; friends can dip…
Ever had a problem sticking to your goals? Whether it be eating more healthily, stopping smoking or drinking? Perhaps a resolution to complete a side project outside of work that you “haven’t got round to yet”. In society today obesity has been and is continuing to grow beyond belief. People all over the world are having direct health issues because of it. On the back of one’s obesity, the families and friends are less inspired and the issue can even…