Well I'm back from my work in beautiful Shetland and while I was up there I saw some enthusiastic cyclists appearing to effortlessly cycle the Shetland roads - left me feeling a tad guilty.
So, as the countdown begins...10 weeks until I set off on the 1st September....I know that I must take every opportunity to increase my training.
I'm starting to think about stocking up on the little things now too...biofreeze gel for my sore joints & muscles...tiger balm, ibuprofen & paracetamol....sunscreen (ever hopeful)...spare inner tubes & tyres & (fanfare please) chocolate.
The front light on my bike seems to wiggle itself downwards if I go over bumpy ground, so this week I'm going to get some insulation tape and get it sorted once and for all!
I'm also on a quest to find some aqua repellent cycling trousers, not trousers that will cycle, though if someone could come up with a pair that would be genius, just trousers that repel the water. I've also seen some waterproof shoe covers to stop the rain from soaking through your footwear...a great plan!
At least by September I will LOOK like a cyclist.....it's a start!
"Act as though you know what you are doing, and understanding/enlightenment/success will follow." - Anon
