This is mega impressive.
Category Archives: Inspiration
On the 11th day things are looking up
What a great day. So much energy.
Today, I went for a ride with my eldest son, Jago. He easily managed 5.2 miles on rural roads. See instagram feed on the right hand column.
I then felled 3 trees, cross cut the wood and split it for my in laws. They think something is very wrong with me.
After a lunch of Chicken and avocado I proceeded out on what was to be a leisurely hour ride. But what happened was unexpected. I climbed over 2,400 ft, rode for 30 miles and got 4 personal bests on Strava.
After the first climb (which was created by the devil himself for fat guys to cry at the top of), I cycled over to my other least favourite climb 10m miles away and climbed that too!!
What is up is with me?
I think there might be something in this but I do not want to jinx it just yet.
The question is, do I jump on the scales to find out if it is working? I feel slimmer and Mrs. FatCycles is saying that I look slimmer, but she is very kind and slightly biased.
Well I am going to treat myself with some Green and Blacks Chocolate and revisit the ride by staring at my stats on Strava.
Oh and one last thing. If you are crazy enough to give up alcohol for a month like me. I have discovered a great trick for dinner parties. I have been putting a bottle of Shloer – fizzy grape fruit juice – in the fridge. When topping up guests with wine, I re-fill my wine glass with Shloer. No one questions it and thinks that I am drinking wine. This is great because for some reason when you are not drinking everyone feels the need to encourage to drink with them. This negates that. Added bonus of no hangover and loads of energy for the nippers.
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Cliiiimb by 4iiii
If you’re pursuing Strava KOM segments, new from 4iiii (read: four eyes) is the Cliiiimb that provides real-time audio and visual feedback, along with heart rate chest monitor. Simply download a Strava app, link via ANT+, and when a segment begins, you can race against the time of another rider or your own PR. The unit attaches to your sunglasses. Released in November, the Cliiiimb Pro retails for $199.
This is re-blogged from those awesome guys at bike war. I could not get the video to upload while re-blogging. If you are into bike war is a great blog to follow.
Cycling inspiration
Danny to the rescue – A bit of New Years Inspiration
Not only do I think this video from Danny MacAskill is just pure cycling awesomeness but the music, cinematography and general vibe, always makes me want to get on my bike. Even though I will never be able to pull any of these moves it makes me want to ride. Enjoy.
Kona & bikepolitan
A little bit of inspiration…….from bikepolitan
Fat Man On A Push Bike 