20 August, 2021

Crazy gravel training ride around the Wyre Forest today in preparation for an upcoming South Downs Way double. Quarter distance today either going up hill or coming back down – 50 miles with 6,000ft of climbing over 12 climbs.

15 August, 2021

Time for my annual post-France Clows Top/Abberley 20 mile TT. Been doing this ride every year since 2012 when I set my fastest time and was resigned to never beating it. Came close in 2018 but today I absolutely smashed it by over a minute.

10 August, 2021

Possibly the fastest 50 I’ll ride this year and definitely the flattest I’ve ridden in France this summer – L’arche de Klaus Rinke “L’Eau” at Lusigny-sur-Barse. connect.garmin.com/activity/7280025919

8 August, 2021

Mont du Chat from Le Bourget-du-Lac, not one of the better known climbs in France – only featured twice in the Tour de France (1974 & 2017) – but a constant 10% gradient and more over 12km makes it one of the harder climbs. Shame about the views today. connect.garmin.com/activity/7266511821

3 August, 2021

Another easy morning on the bike. Today a figure of 8 ride from Claviers to Fayence, up to Col d’Avaye and down to Callian. Then back through Fayence, up to Col de St Arnoux and down to Bargemon. Views above and below Callian. connect.garmin.com/activity/7237279451

2 August, 2021

First time this year I’ve seen these guys on Col du Bel Homme and there have been a few additions to the family since I last saw them. connect.garmin.com/activity/7231582603