Mallorca 312 – a tough day in the saddle
After nearly 6 months of training, the Mallorca 312 finally arrived! The trip had an interesting start, as we were delayed flying out of Manchester due to snow, I was really looking forward to some [...]
In Search of Up – Calpe
So as the last push in our training for the Mallorca 312, we headed to Calpe in Spain in search of miles, hills and good weather. And wow did it deliver! Our decision to go [...]
From Peak Fitness to Tears: My Journey of Overtraining for Mallorca 312
With less than 60 days to go until the Mallorca 312, one of the most demanding amateur cycling events in the world, my training intensity has significantly increased. After a rejuvenating long weekend of cycling [...]
In search of the perfect saddle
One of the most common question asked on the all-ladies cycle group I'm part of (team glow) is "what saddle do you recommend?", this is such a difficult thing to help people with, especially new [...]
Riding the Tour of Britain – Clitheroe Stage
With the announcement this week of the 2016 Tour of Britain stages, it got me thinking about riding the Clitheroe stage in 2015. It was a beautiful, but cold start to the day as we [...]
The Lightbulb Moment – Or should that be the Lighthouse moment
One of my biggest turning points last year was a long weekend in Mallorca, it was a big week for me, with a lot of climbing and mileage. Plus I picked up the most horrendous [...]
The Hills (and rain) of Lombardy
Last September we packed ourselves off for a week on Lake Como, Italy. I had high hopes, weeks spent route planning our cycle routes had left me giddy with excitement. Sadly, the weather washed most [...]
Cycling Through Winter
With the weight of the Mallorca 312 weighing on my shoulders, winter cycling this year has been fairly full on for me. My goal is to cycle 200km+ each week, most times this is something [...]
My Favourite Place to Cycle – Part II
Every year, as a cycling family, we head to Lanzarote. The first year, I had no idea what to expect, but it's downright amazing. The roads are long and winding, with scenery unlike anywhere else [...]
