Training Log Archive: M.Muppet

Blue Gragon challenge - day two. After a great 1st stage was looking forward to day two which started with a 7km "roll" to the start point, this was in fact a 5km climb but on nice graidient. Race started with a downhill section on gravel road which made it very interesting with 180 riders belting down into a tight winding section of track wound down then ito the first of two very soild climbs second of which turned into a technical rocky climb that semed to go on for quite a while. The ride across the top and down the blue tier was excellent, legs were shot but very enjoyable. Finished the 2nd stage in 15th place and 35th overall for both days. Probably best weekend o MTB i have had in long time. Still lots of work to do on the bike but nice to see some progress in climbing and general overall speed.

Blue Dragon Challenge with A.B - Day one - Loop starting and finishing at Derby. 18km undulating climb to start with which included a couple of steeper sections, quick view from the top then into a magic second half decent with a fantastic little section of single track, finishing with a great 10km trip along the river. Felt good all trip and really enjoyed the circuit. Finished 18th in our catagory with the winners in in 2.55.

Wednesday ride at resovoir drive, fitted in an extra loop. Didnt push too hard until last 6km as it was very hot and had a couple of new riders - up to 6 now! All bar 3 of us called it a night after 14km as we rode past the start area. Pace lifted a little and i worked hard on the last hill. Had a great train back along the road for the last 3km averaged 28km on great little undulating bit of road.