Club runs

Went out on Wednesday on an evening club run. I wan't enjoying it, it rained a bit, and I just wasn't in the best frame of mind. Then at the top of the hill near whitehill golf clubwhile riding at the back of the group, I skidded a bit in the wet, and managed to get into the hedge at the side of the road, rather than fall off. So after a moment to regain composure, I went slowly down the hill to find that the group had gone on. I guessed which way (out of 3 possible options) and chose the wrong one, so ended up cycling to Puckeridge and down the old A10 back to Ware. Brian did phone later to see that I was ok which was nice.

On Thursday however, with a group of mainly new club cyclists and Brian, we rode to Brickendon and were shown round the 9.3 mile time trial circuit before having a go. It was windy and the course is hilly. I set off first and as I got going I aimed to complete in less than 30 mins and try not to be overtaken. I finished in 30.52 which was ok, and was taken 200m from the end of the circuit by Nick, the fastest rider who set off last and rode it in 25 mins, which again I was happy with. All was well in my cycling world again

On Sunday (today), I joined the regular club run - Ware to Clavering lakes this time (52 miles). Good weather, feeling ok, and a good ride. There was someone from work who used to do the wed night cycle rides and had never ridden this distance before so was suffering a bit on the way home. In the last bit I tried to chase a breakaway, which was fun, and then with Josh and another (Steve I think) we rode fast to get home to Ware as I had to get back to take the girls to the Plastic Duck Race on the river as part of the Ware Carnival. That too was fun.