I t is time to come back here for an update on what has been happening lately. Looking at the stats for this blog, over 186 visitors (50%) this month are Returning Visitors so it is just right that I keep the blog going.
Training and racing
W ell, well. That's officially on hold now due to the shoulder injury I am carrying which has turned into a more complex issue that once believed. Numerous visits to a GP, a few physio sessions and an appointment with a shoulder specialist is the program.
T he Crash Training program that I put together for the Tour of Bright has been put aside as the volume and intensity wouldn't help my shoulder.
Crash Training Program (J Friel)
I n fact, I did start the program with a trip to the Gold Coast last week and a couple of discovery rides on the Hinterlands. They were great rides in amazingly beautiful places but they were hard rides as well. Unfortunately, they proved to be fairly taxing on the shoulder, indicating that I needed to decide on training or fixing my shoulder.
A fter a little chat with the Physio, I decided to stay off the bike until my shoulder is completely healed... Time to set up the trainer permanently!!
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Greg's Home, my base in Currumbin
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Greg and Juan, barbie night
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Greg still teaches the art...
XXXRide One: Currumbin - Springbrook - Currumbin
Dist: 108 km
Time: 3:59
AvSpeed: 28 km/h
AvHR: 126 bpm
Ascent: 1,050 m
Old surf spot: Burleigh PointXX
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Start of the climb to Springbrook
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View of Surfers from Springbrook
Ride Two: Currumbin - Murwillumbah - Springbrook - Currumbin
Dist: 110 km
Time: 4:44
AvSpeed: 25.5 km/h
AvHR: 119 bpm
Ascent: 1,627 m
Plenty of stops on the way...
Sugar Cane fields in NSW
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My favourite feed station
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It couldn't get any better...
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End of climb #2 (Av 7.9 %) and a fast run into QLD
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Higher peaks in view
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The last climb (Av 6.5 %)
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/3-Climbs-on-the-Gold-Coast-HinterlandsRide Three: Currumbin - Mermaid Beach - Currumbin (recovery)
Dist: 36.3 km
Time: 1:31
AvSpeed: 24 km/h
Racing
The last race I entered was the clubHill Climb on Mt Meeroad. It's a climb that I always wanted to have included in one of the club races and the club managed to get a permit for an ITT on the 8+km (Av 4.5 %) in a afternoon with temperatures reaching 33 degrees. Just the way I like it.
Dist: 8.2 km
Time: 21:21
AvSpeed: 23.2 km/h
AvHR: 166 bpm
Ascent: 345 m
Didn't mind the pain...
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Sandra powering up Mt Mee road
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ITT Profile
Time to get creative...
Crash Training Program (J Friel)
I n fact, I did start the program with a trip to the Gold Coast last week and a couple of discovery rides on the Hinterlands. They were great rides in amazingly beautiful places but they were hard rides as well. Unfortunately, they proved to be fairly taxing on the shoulder, indicating that I needed to decide on training or fixing my shoulder.
Greg's Home, my base in Currumbin
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Greg still teaches the art...
XXXRide One: Currumbin - Springbrook - Currumbin
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Start of the climb to Springbrook
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Dist: 110 km
Time: 4:44
AvSpeed: 25.5 km/h
AvHR: 119 bpm
Ascent: 1,627 m
Plenty of stops on the way...
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End of climb #2 (Av 7.9 %) and a fast run into QLD
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http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/3-Climbs-on-the-Gold-Coast-HinterlandsRide Three: Currumbin - Mermaid Beach - Currumbin (recovery)
Dist: 36.3 km
Time: 1:31
AvSpeed: 24 km/h
Racing
The last race I entered was the clubHill Climb on Mt Meeroad. It's a climb that I always wanted to have included in one of the club races and the club managed to get a permit for an ITT on the 8+km (Av 4.5 %) in a afternoon with temperatures reaching 33 degrees. Just the way I like it.
Dist: 8.2 km
Time: 21:21
AvSpeed: 23.2 km/h
AvHR: 166 bpm
Ascent: 345 m
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Sandra powering up Mt Mee road
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ITT Profile
Time to get creative...