The buzz of cycling

Been a long time between drinks. I didn’t end up doing Cyclosportif Lancelin as we simply didn’t have enough team members. For the upcoming event on 28 June at the Swan Valley, we have a team…..thank God!

This morning, around 10 of us transferred to doing the Cyclebuzz ride. It was a 6.30am start and pretty chilly at around 4C. Beautiful morning though and Troy Coulthard steered the ship. At the corner of Willeri and Roe Hwy, 5 of us turned left onto the Roe Hwy path up to Welshpool Rd and back again to the Cyclebuzz shop. It was solid time trialling and around 20kms extra that was a good sharpener.

Last night, I was coaching week 2 of 10 of my Friday night Spin Cycling class at Pure Fitness gym. There were around 14 of us and the class is pretty much full at the moment. Its a great vibe and I only charge $5 per person per class. I can’t see me doing a good time in next week’s Perth Half Marathon. I’d be happy with a time better than 1hr 45min but pretty poor preparation.

I’m still on track for my Ironman WA team to do both the swim and run. I’m also going to do the Painathlon (www.painathlon.com) in early August 2009. for the second time. An extra stage has been added up the Zig Zag at Kalamunda…..so there’s more pain. Give yourself a real physical challenge and do this thing. Sign up in next few days to get an earlybird discount.

I’m wanting to buy a fixed wheel commuter bike but it may cost a little. I’ve signed up to do the Shenton Park time trial cycling event in July. My diet is pretty much non existent. Truth be told, I’m still in hiatus from the half ironman at Busselton. There’s now just under 6mths till Ironman WA. And as I was cycling along Roe Hwy path I was reminded about all the long, lonely runs up till Kenwick Link from Canning Vale. Such a bloody long way.

I watched the Carlton vs St Kilda footy match last night. My Blues unlucky but on the way up. The Forrest Hwy (Perth to Bunbury ) will open mid August 2009. Potentially, a huge line of unbroken bike path to add.

I was marshalling at the Champion Lakes 20km cycling time trial last week. An interesting perspective to help out rather than to just compete. I’ve been reading Cam Meyer’s cycling blog about his Giro experience. A great read

I had a great line the other day. Next Friday is apparently ‘Purple Bra’ day as a fundraiser. I was quizzing workmates on where I’d find a purple bra…..and , of course the Freo Dockers came to mind. Harsh but fair!

Reservoir Amoebas

CHRISTO