The London Revolution - I'm ready!

Only 3 days to go until the London Revolution. 186 miles circumnavigating our great capital city. This was the first event that I signed up for when I decided to get back into cycling last August to provide a target and motivation to get out riding.

Thinking back to my first ride that target might just as well have been a million miles, burning thighs bursting lungs and that was after only 8.95miles at a speed of 12mph on a flat course. Had I over estimated my ability to get fit enough to complete this challenge?

Roll forward 8 months and last Sunday I completed the Hatfield 90 mile sportive in 5hrs 12 minutes an average speed of just over 17mph. It felt comfortable. My resting heart rate is now a low 48, my weight is down 3.5 stones from this time last year and I'm fitter than I have been since being forced to quit running over 20 years ago. 186 miles in 2 days is still going to be tough but I am confident that the training I have done has been sufficient.

London Revolution? I'm ready!

Focus after the weekend will be solely on the Ride London 100 which is now only 87 days away, I will be working more on improving my speed endurance and hill climbing. I think a time of around 5hrs 45mins is possible as long as I'm not held up by too much cycle traffic on the day.

To sponsor me for the Ride London 100 in aid of Prostate Cancer UK and to motivate me on those hard training rides then please visit my fund raising page.