A few weeks ago my spin buddy Emma turned up at class with a pair of cycling shoes with cleats and all. She had a bit of trouble getting clipped in and struggled badly getting them out - in fact she had to take her foot out of the shoe and then try and get them …
Tag: bikes
Spin tracks…
Holiday has meant time away from spinning. Bike rides down quiet, car-free, country roads in Wales seem a million miles away from the darkened room, disco lights and pumping music of Prospin. But as I cycle along these peaceful lanes I've been coming up with my own playlist of spin songs. If cycling with my IPod was allowed I …
This week’s antics…
This week's been mixed. Weight training on Monday left me aching. Tuesday and Wednesday ended up exercise free. I'd picked up a tummy bug which left me feeling zapped. On Thursday, I did my final 'brick': a 13km bike ride but the full 6.4km run. The bike felt fine, but my thighs were fatigued after Monday's …
Move it…
Last night I went out for a spin on the bike. It was a case of getting the legs moving rather than an evening doing the best bike ride in the world. I went up and down the pedestrian lane on a bypass. It's a 14.5km out and back loop, which took 40 mins. Uninspiring, …
Tri again…
On Tuesday I signed up for the South Manchester Triathlon. I've spent the rest of the week chewing over it. I've not got long to prepare. I’ve thought about how my brain works on many occasions and I think I’m an 'all or nothing' thinker; either I’m hectic in my planning - I have a goal and …
Flats…
A fun night was had on Tuesday. We went out for a 'quick' ride on the mountain bikes. I don't know if I've mentioned, but a while back Mr Shespoke put on a massive gnarly front tyre. I think he did it because a) it was a spare knocking around the shed and b) he …
Radio silence…
It's been over a month since I last blogged. I am back at work making radio programmes. Two days a week is not a lot, I know, but with two children I'm experiencing the squeeze on other things in my life. Gone are play dates for the kids after school - the pile of laundry …
Midweek miles & lessons to learn
Cycling during the week is a rare but happy occasion. This week we've had family over including our lovely cousin Amber, a fellow blogger. Although she doesn't blog about life on two wheels she is a huge supporter of me getting out and writing about life and bikes. So with some words of encouragement, on Thursday …
Yorkshire tracks and trails
Half term was a welcome break from the routine. A few days away in Yorkshire with the family, great weather, rest and some good exercise. There were lovely walks, plenty of down time and some time on the bikes We tried the trails at Sutton Bank, hiring bikes this time, as lugging them from home was …
Misty days
I got on my bike today for the first time in over two weeks. It feels good to be back in the game. My chest is still a bit wheezy from The Cold, but I desperately needed to get out. I felt like a trapped bird. The thing was, unlike the last two weekends, today wasn't …
