Training week 12

Busy week at home this week, no training from Monday to Friday. Saturday was the club five mile time trial. Time improved by 70 seconds on the same course but there was a slight tail wind. I put in 40 km that day. Sunday I managed to cycle 140 kms in around 5 hours. I can keep a steady speed for long a period but not very fast. I will have to introduce some interval training into my routine if I am to improve in the racing.

Touring events 2010

02 May , the Sliabh Bloom Challenge 150 km . 08 May , de tour du Cure 160 km. 15 May , Mount Leinster Challenge 140 km. 22 May , Marble City 200 km. 30 May , Carlow 150 km. 06 June , Blackstairs 150 km. 13 June , Wicklow 200 km. 31 July , Tour de Kilkenny 160 km. 07 August , The V Challenge 160 km. 29 August , Sean Kelly Tour 160 km.

Colnago extreme power

Just got a colnago extreme power for this years season. A beautiful bike. My last bike was a Concorde sl, bought in 1993. The difference between the two is awesome. The weight difference is 23 lbs down to 16.5 lbs. The bike was put together by the bikeshop. The bike should make a big difference in the tours this year.

Training week 11

Total kms for the week was 330kms. Included in this was my first culb race of the year. It was a 8km time trial avg hr 180. Legs still sore after time trial on Saturday.