- Site:
- http://penrhynploddings.blogspot.com/
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- 10370 total / 1790 in 2013
- Goal:
A Goal - Sub 130 min at Oulton Park Duathlon Mar 2013 A Goal - Sub 80 min for Llanrwst Tri A - Sub 125 at Oulton Park Duathlon Nov 13 B - Break 21.33 4 5km
Penrhyn David Y rode: It occurred to me tha...
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- 21 miles
- 01:15 time
- 16.5 pace
- 1036 calories
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It occurred to me that many of my posts include a mention of my good friend Mr Wind. In order to outline why this is, I just spent a few mins trawling the net. The first thing many visitors notice about the area is the off-shore wind farms :) They are currently growing at a significant rate and will collectively be the largest in Europe, and in the top 5 in the world, by 2014! In addition to that, just over the Little Orme, the hill I use for my hill intervals, is a famous local tree. This tree has 1 distinguishing feature - the wind has blown it so hard for so long, that it looks like this (see photo). Safe to say, the wind will be a feature of my workouts for the next 30-50 YEARS!!
Now back to the good stuff.
Wind speed was 25-35mph (Free wheeling at 20mph!)
Session today was just to get out there and turn the pedals.
Wet roads meant no land speed records were on but I did manage a few miles at just over 30mph after my warmup lap :)))
AvHR 125 AvCAD 85
Hoping tomorrow will be dry enough to get the hill intervals done!
Weather's looking up a bit here so, Go On - Ready - Set - GOOOOOOOOOOO
great cycling as usual
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
great session, Mr.Wind sounds like a great companion! hahaha!
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Mr wind? Kind of like a neighbor that you're not really thrilled about but he's not moving away any time soon so why not be friendly?
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Nice riding with Mr. Wind!
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Utterly brilliant David. I'm with you on the wind problem - I live right on the coast on the wind has been ridiculous so far this year. I even have to fight on the downhills! xx
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Challenging!
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Great cycling again! I wouldnt want your constant companion,although we seem to be getting our fair share lately!
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Interesting explanation about Mr. Wind, I would love to see a photo of that tree, it sounds pretty amazing. Nice ride today, David, even with your friend Mr. Wind making you work harder!
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Mr. bike =) what are you preparing for David? nice ride!
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
I'm impressed at how well you handle that wild wind, David. It only makes you stronger. You must fly on the roads when you're away visiting a place that's less windy. Great job!
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
The wind does sound tiring so you must be a strong rider what am i saying i know you are mate awesome ride David
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
LOL. Great job hanging out with your friend. You are building a relationship that will surely be influential.
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
The wind must agree with you David, strong ride.
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Embracing that wind does nothing but make you MORE unstoppable and badass - Fantastic ride - cycling ANIMAL !!
about 1 year ago
Imagine what you'll be able to do in a race with no wind!
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Ah, mr wind! Just think how zippy you are without it David. :-) that picture is crazy!
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Great cycling!
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Great riding indeed. When that wind farm is complete no wind will reach shore................ ;-)
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Dodging the twin plagues of snot-fest and chafed ring - what a heroic bounce-back there!!!
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
I've come to the realization that nothing beats wind. I refuse to give him anymore props on my posts b/c he's an ingrate! NIce job battling Mr. Wind (i have a better name for him but don't want to get kicked off of DM) today David!!
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person