Base 3 - getting tougher

After a sort of rest week last week this week is start of base 3 so planning some long hours.

Saturday Kicked of doing first away Audax, the Snowdrop Express. http://www.beaconrcc.org.uk/audax/express/index.html

Travelled up the night before (stopped here: http://www.gardencottages.co.uk/, highly recommended...) and as I arrived so did a blizzard. Happily it did not linger, however ride next day was affected and we spent first third on main roads (no fun). Happily was able to ride remainder on planned route (Etrex came in very handy). Rode quite hard, especially on first section when with a group. (Did an hour at 237W/277NPW). First section was 198/255 second 195/229 and third 165/196. Whole ride 185/229. Will start doing longer rides with proper sports drink/food and try to keep constant effort going.

Saturday evening was annual meal, very nice too. Joined by Mrs M and spoke to couple of chaps re riding as a team at Highclere. Also discussed having a go at some road racing just to see what its like..

Sunday led the club run. Weather not too bad and we took the long route out. Windy so hard going and only 6 made it to the welcome break at Pewsey Wharf. Happily beer on sale so had a pint and we returned on the flat.

Tuesday had a day off so put in some serious roller work.
Wednesday: club turbo night, Gears 7-1 as usual only 30secs rest. Bit flat but kept going to end and in fact felt strong on last interval.

CTL is up to 92 and will aim to keep it around this level for remainder of week.