Training Log Archive: O-ing

Event: Gooseberry Hill - Standard
 

Straight line 4.5km. Much pricklier than JFNP, but I had long pants, gaiters, sock protectors and knee bandages so only a few thorns in the thighs. Lost a couple of minutes on 8 and on 9, which Joe and Oscar got much faster. Got them back and was in the lead by 12 but lost out on the track run to the finish. Running OK, but not quick.

Event: NavDash 7 - City Beach
 

First time with CRT from Brew Ha. Didn't conform enough and the group was too slow - fI was getting bored so first I got on Riders Choice when they went by. The 36kmh up Majestic hill put me in to the red zone and I couldn't stay on up the small hill to Heathcote. So, went back to CRT (had to wait 3 minutes). On Shelley the guy in front of me kept slowing down when he rolled through - after a few times of no pedalling and shouting "Slowing!", the next time I inched my front wheel up alongside his rear, so I didn't have to slam on the brakes. Well, that didn't go down well. Shouts of "Stay on the wheel", and, from the bossy boots - "Keep your line or go home". So attacked the group at the next opportunity and lasted 2km before 9 against 1 started to tell. Turned off to do some extra. Its back to Riders Choice for me next time!

Cold am. A little bit underdone. Got over Roses Hill OK, but faded badly on Devils Elbow. No sprint to speak of.