Singletrack Nation

Bike: Commencal Meta 5.5
Distance: 22.5 miles
Time: 2hr 15mins

Thank goodness for waterproofing, yesterday the Endura and the Sealskinz held up well, dry feet (they stayed warm for 80% of the ride) and dry/warm hands, it makes a pleasant change from the constant numbness of riding a mountain bike at this time of the year.

The ride itself proved a little deflating, I could tell the legs have not been used to the usual hammering after 3/4 weeks of injury/holiday/illness, it’ll take time to get the precious fitness back, it is always hard work the first few rides when it has been lost, it disappers a lot quicker than it is gained, it is a constant fight to hold on. The legs were just not there, so it was a battle for 23 miles, but satisfying as always.

It is turbo season now although the aim will be to try and get at least one night ride in as well, it may build mental toughness to stare at a blank wall for 60 minutes whilst spinning at a standstill but it sure as hell is not fun!