OK hand problem sorted I think.
Took the bike along to Phoenix cycles in Eastbourne. Bars were too low as suspected. But unbeknownst to me in my efforts to raise them as high as I could I had made them potentially dangerous. So a new handle bar stem has been fitted and things are much more comfortable.
The weekend turned a bit manic for all sorts of reasons, but I got 45 miles in on Saturday and about 15 on Sunday. I'm not sure weather to do 1 long ride one day and a shorter the next or 2 "middling" sized rides. Time is really short at weekends with the surgery open, 3 dogs to walk at home, housework etc etc. I am trying to get to the gym at lunchtimes or before work 2-3 times a week. I got a 20 mile ride in on a static bike yesterday but that's been all this week. Again because of timing its tricky but I am trying to spend at least 1-2 hours on a bike at a time.
I am acutely aware of the fact that I need to up the distances but work is getting a bit busier and its just not happening. I'll just have to console myself in the knowledge from all the LEJOG diaries I have read that older less fit blokes than I have done it with less training and hope for the best.
On the plus side I have reached my £3100 target for the fundraising!
well done on reaching your target. seemed like it was not too long ago that this was the hard part. i'm not too far off now either, it's a great feeling.
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