After a few discussions about the event tomorrow myself, Mark, Phil and Tim (all part of the Kelly’s Heroes doing the Etape in July) are stopping over in a Travel Lodge tonight so we have a nice easy time getting up in the morning and arriving at the event.   We have 2 family rooms time to get a bit cosy

 After a quick trip to Halfords I came back with some Muc Off cleaning kit as my bike was filthy and Phil (the kind man that he is) is driving me down.  I know deep down inside he hates sticking dirty bikes on the back of his car and I know I would get some playful banter about how filthy it was if I left it in its dirty state.

Alex came downstairs (house mate, also part of Kelly’s Heroes) and decided he needed to clean his bike aswell so we went to it and gave the 2 beastly machines a good wash.  No idea how but some mini snail came to be on my front wheel when I wasn’t looking… sneaky bugger.

After this was all done I nipped down to the local bike shop in Kenilworth (Mike Vaughan Cycles) and got a few power gels and drink supplements just in case I explode in a spectacular fasion on the ride (hopefully not).

All is now packed and I am ready for the event tomorrow,  I get picked up at 17:00 …..oh I am also looking forward to what is known as ‘Big Talk’ on the way up to Knutsford as we all like to play each other up when it comes to biking. about who is the fastest, fatest, got the best stats, got the lightest saddle, shinest brake you name it they can twist it into something to big themselves up. 

Anyway I shall give you a post event review on Sunday afternoon ( if i survive ) bye for now.

9:19
Bowl of Honey nut Cheerios (semi skimmed milk)
10:32
x1 Glass of Water (0,25l)
11:25
x1 Nutty Chocolate ball
11:32
x1 Glass of Water (0,25l)
12:21
x1 Glass of Water (0,25l)
12:30
x1 Open Steak Sandwich (with egg, tomato and lettuce on ciabatta bread) with Chunky Chips
x1 Pint Orange and Leamonade
14:45
x1 Mug of Cadbury’s Luxury Hot Chocolate
15:19
x1 Glass of Water (0,25l)
16:01
x2 Happy Face Biscuits
16:02
x1 Glass of Water (0,25l)
19:34
Chicken Tikka Makani with Keema Naan Bread.
x2 Lager and Lime (Pint)
21:04
x2 Glasses of Asti

First session was tonight with Sabine my personal trainer.  It was a consultation so we went through all the paperwork and got some stats on my current body shape, size, weight and fat percentage.  It was informative and I am looking forward to getting back in the gym next Tuesday where Sabine has mentioned she wishes to test me (bring it on) to see what I can or probably more importantly can’t do.  I will post the current stats of my body soon once they have been written up so I can keep a track of it every 3 to 4 weeks.

 Its all good …

9:26
1 Bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios (Semi Skimmed Milk)
9:50
x1 Glass of Water (0.25l)
10:27
x1 Glass of Water (0.25l)
12:43
x1 Fresh Sausage Roll
x1 Fresh Peppered Steak Slice in pastry
x1 Walkers Wholegrain Sunbites (Original Flavour)
225g Rachel’s Organic Honey Greek Style Yogurt
13:14
x1 Glass of Water (0.25l)
13:32
x1 Glass of Water (0.25l)
14:02
x2 Tiny Triangle Cheese and Tomato Sandwiches
14:56
x1 Mug Dairy Milk Luxury Hot Chocolate
15:17
x1 Glass of Water (0.25l)
15:38
x1 Chewing Gum
16:01
x1 Small piece of Chocolate cake
x1 Small piece of Lemon Drizzle cake
16:09
x1 Glass of Water (0.25l)
17:31
x1 Chewing gum
20:23
Fresh pasta with a three cheese sauce (resisted a takeaway)
225g Rachel’s Organic Honey Greek Style Yogurt
Bottle of water (1l)

 Alex decides to get out of the car, could of just asked for me to move it…..

Ever played the game with a tape measure where you try and get it as high as possible without it folding over itself…… yeh! ok well my colleague at work got it to just over 10ft.  I know….. impressive!

9:25
1 Bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios (Semi Skimmed Milk)
11:40
x1 Glass of Water (0.25l)
11:42
x1 Glass of Water (0.25l)
11:57
x1 Chewing Gum
13:36
x3 Chicken Thigh Kebabs
x1 Meat Feast Sandwich (Ham, Salami, Mayo, Cheese, Tomato)
225g Rachel’s Organic Honey Greek Style Yogurt
14:05
x2 Chunks Cadbury Dairy Milk Melts (Velvety Milk)
14:10
x2 Chunks Cadbury Dairy Milk Melts (Velvety Milk)
15:18
x4 Chunks Cadbury Dairy Milk Melts (Velvety Milk)
15:21
x2 Glass of Water (0.25l)
15:38
x2 Chunks Cadbury Dairy Milk Melts (Velvety Milk)
16:24
x1 Chewing Gum
16:39
x4 Chunks Cadbury Dairy Milk Melts (Velvety Milk)
16:45
x1 Glass of Water (0.25l)
16:56
x2 Chunks Cadbury Dairy Milk Melts (Velvety Milk)
17:30
x1 Mug of Galaxy Instant Hot Chocolate
20:14
x1 Goodfellas Thai Chicken, Lime, Coconut Pizza
225g Rachel’s Organic Honey Greek Style Yogurt
Pure Orange Juice (0.50l)
21:10
x1 Bottle of Water (1l)

The first cycle event this year is upon us this weekend known as the Cheshire Cat.  Myself and a couple of the other lads are going down on the Saturday night and stopping over in a Travel Lodge (sharing a family room… one word.. cosy).  I am looking forward to it although I do not hold my hopes up for nice weather conditions which can be demoralising on a ride. 

I have decided to ride the short route (59 miles) as I don’t feel I am ready to take on the long route (98 miles) due to my lapse training (hopefully get down to business now).  Although some of the team will be attempting the Long route which not only is 98 miles but takes in a 25% yes that’s right a 1 in 4 gradient hill. 

I feel quite confident that I will complete the ride with little concern as long as I eat properly before the event as this is the main area I feel effects me most during longer rides.  I will be taking some photos of the trip and event and will keep you updated on the success or failures of this training ride.

 

More information on the Cheshire Cat can be found at: http://www.kilotogo.com/CCreview.htm

9:24
1 Bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios (Semi Skimmed Milk)
9:48
x1 Glass of Water (0.25l)
10:38
x1 Glass of Water (0.25l)
11:15
x1 Lemon and Poppy seed Muffin
x1 Grande Hot Chocolate
15:00 -> 15:21
x2 Duck and Hoi Sin Wrap
x1 Walkers Wholegrain Sunbites (original flavour)
x1 Glass of Water (0.25l)
225g Rachel’s Organic Honey Greek Style Yogurt
15:47
x1 Glass of Water (0.25l)
16:30
x1 Glass of Water (0.25l)
16:56
x1 Chewing Gum
21:00
Mince in Fresh Roasted Vegetable Sauce with Pasta
x1 Glass of Fresh Orange Juice
225g Rachel’s Organic Honey Greek Style Yogurt

13:12
x2 Glasses of 7up
x10 Potato Wedges
x2 Slices Garlic Bread
1/2 Spicy Beef & Jalapenos Pizza
1/2 Hot Cookie Dough Desert with Ice Cream
17:56
x1 Corona Extra with Lime
19:20
x1 Lamb in a Mint and Rosemary Sauce wrapped in a Puff Pastry
x1 Chicken and Savoury Rice
21:02
1 Litre Fresh Apple Juice