Training Log Archive: bdn

D&W Trailquest from Chapel-en-le-Frith with Ben and Tim on 456. 166 points, 13 controls. Only missed 4 controls. 14th out of 34 in M21, best result yet.

Forgot cycling shoes on way there so had to get Tim to turn around and get them.

Happy with my ride, decent route choice and seemed to get stronger as the race went on. Found the first hill on way to first control hard, and my chain fell off half way up. Went through Dove Holes, Donkey sanctuary, Limestone Way, Peak Forest, Old Dam, Perry Dale, Eldon Hill, Sparrowfoot, Bagshaw, Slackhall, Bowden Hall and Chapel.

Deciced to go for an extra control at the end and was 6 minutes late, so I gained 10 points and then lost 9 of them!

Not sure whether I should have forgotten about #12(25 pts) and gone for straight to Rushup Edge?

Only disappointment was that I have ridden nearly of the tracks before on previous trailquests and they were all limestone tracks.

To work on 456. Strong headwind for most of journey. New tyres, Racing Ralphs felt faster than the old WTBs.

On 456 around part of Tankersley woods nearest work. Some great paths are here.

Home on 456. Rain and wind.