What weather we have been having. Sure is making the training harder this year than last. Having driven the route I know first hand the distances and elevations we will be challenged by on this years Tour from Melbourne to Sydney. It really is uphill riding from Melb - Sydney! Can't wait to ride it the other way one of these years.
A huge congratulations to Crommo for clicking in to the 600km club without the constant support and camaraderie we Sydney TDC riders have from the likes of Phil, Mal, Maxie, The Ferges and others who can be relied on for training partners rain hail or shine.......well almost all the time.
Crommo recalled with me how he felt when he joined us on the second day of last years Tour from Surfers to Ballina..................he was a 'Hurtin Unit' as I think he put it. With that feeling stuck in his mind he has consistently ridden 450 - 550km each week since the beginning of the new year. Considering QLD has been under water for most of Jan/Feb that is a huge effort. Testimony to his training was his ease up each hill we encountered on our 300km weekend to Killcare. His dedication doesn't stop there as he has also been off the drink since December.........accounts for the 5kg's he has lost as well.
In our first 7 days on the tour we will clock up 800+ km..................................got to do the work now to enjoy it later.
Safe Riding everyone
A huge congratulations to Crommo for clicking in to the 600km club without the constant support and camaraderie we Sydney TDC riders have from the likes of Phil, Mal, Maxie, The Ferges and others who can be relied on for training partners rain hail or shine.......well almost all the time.
Crommo recalled with me how he felt when he joined us on the second day of last years Tour from Surfers to Ballina..................he was a 'Hurtin Unit' as I think he put it. With that feeling stuck in his mind he has consistently ridden 450 - 550km each week since the beginning of the new year. Considering QLD has been under water for most of Jan/Feb that is a huge effort. Testimony to his training was his ease up each hill we encountered on our 300km weekend to Killcare. His dedication doesn't stop there as he has also been off the drink since December.........accounts for the 5kg's he has lost as well.
In our first 7 days on the tour we will clock up 800+ km..................................got to do the work now to enjoy it later.
Safe Riding everyone
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