Back into it

[hugh_]

I've hardly touched my road bike in the last 2 years, instead concentrating on rowing but I thought I'd try a bit more cross training so this evening I dusted the road bike off, re-lube it off I went. I had a cracking ride. 33 miles in 1hr42mins I am so chuffed and had forgotten how much I enjoy it; definitely going to keep it up That is all!

[thegingerprince]

Good for you for getting back in the saddle. You managed an impressive speed - where do you ride? I struggle to maintain 15mph in the Peak District

[hugh_]

Just from home in Maidstone, out to Charing along the A20, then across to Pluckley, Headcorn and back. It's relatively flat and rolling, except for Sutton Valence hill about 5 miles before the end which was a bit of a slog.

I'm reasonably fit from rowing, but my legs feel like they are becoming a bit of a one trick pony, so I'm going to try and do some more cycling as well

edited to add: I had a play around with this earlier because it felt distinctly like Pluckley to Headcorn was uphill, even though I knew it wasnt! http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/31577108

Edited by hugh_ on Tuesday 12th April 17:36