July 2010
47 posts
Underperformance or the art of peaking on time |... →
its a thin line we walk in search of optimum performance….
“Narrow minds devoid of imagination. Intolerance, theories cut off from reality,...”
– Haruki Murakami quotes (via ahighwaywithnooneonit)
“If you aren’t pushing your limits, you aren’t going far enough, and you still...”
– Paulo Coelho (via dreambelieveachieve2010) (via 365daysyoga)
Just entered Challenge Roth 2011. That’s the easy bit. Now the hard work for a sub 10 hr finish begins…
Thinking I may take the Newtons out for a spin around Hyde Park tomorrow morning.
Nice 45 min run around the Royal Parks now having a meal at Chez Gerard. Went for Sea Bass & not the steak n chips. Tough but helps justify the Cotes Du Rhone!
This weeks blog post: http://ping.fm/ydE9c
Eye of the Tiger...
Afternoon All, I’m taking advantage of some nice evening sunshine to sit outside and post a few thoughts on where I’ve been of late, and where I’m looking to head to. Last week I walked you through my amazing trip through the French Pyrenees and Alps - so now need to add in some supplementary details. The second climb we did on Day 2 was called Horcquazette or something like...
The Science of Sport →
Superb from Jon & Ross - a must-read for any serious cycling fan - Lance at 6.7w/kg? Mmmm, do I smell a rat?
What a superb interview! Robert Millar is a god - just wish we knew where he’s been hiding! http://ping.fm/x9mt3
Great article from Ross & Jonathan - on the power outputs of TdF cyclists: http://ping.fm/9NvkA
that hurt…
here we go…..they’re at the foot of the Tourmalet….
LA GAZZETTA DELLA BICI →
Check out the awesome cycling pic on this great blog - one of my favourites….
Dude on the train is wearing Reebok Pumps. Didn’t realise they were back. Used to have a pair back in the day…
Getting revved up thinking about Schleck smashing Contador on the Tourmalet tomorrow.
Having a Japanese in Sheffield….meal that is!
is wondering whats your favourite Pyrenean mountain climb?
Hey, Waitrose Rosemary Focaccia if you taste as good as you smell we are in for a very special evening!
Todays Tour De France stage - been there, done that! Love life!
at last - an updated blog post: http://ping.fm/GF11Z
France 2010 - a not so brief summary....
Wow - sorry its been so long but what an incredible few weeks!
OK, so I last posted just before I headed off to France for what promised to be an incredible 10 days in cyclings mecca.
I had been looking forward to this trip for months - it really was a dream come true. 10 days riding through the Pyrenees & Alps - with Mont Ventoux thrown in for good measure.
As someone who has come to...
Mountain Sensations | Rapha →
1910 Challenge movie | Rapha →
A superb movie - amazing photography.
Got my new iPhone 4 - only to find I now need a Snow Leopard upgrade! Yep, another £135. Love life!
Pro Bike: Thomas Voeckler's BBox-Bouygues Telecom... →
Would love a Colnago one day
Renshaw Kicked Out Of Tour De France |... →
Holy sh1t!
Lactose Intolerance: an overrated disease concept?... →
Good article on a often mis-used condition. By understanding how the body works, we can understand how to optimise its performance.
xtri.com | triathlon for triathletes who go the... →
Very interesting article - which I can definitely endorse.
Stage 9 - Tuesday, July 13 2010, Morzine-Avoriaz -... →
Amazing data from todays Tour stage. These numbers are frightening!
60 min easy spin turned into 3 hours in hospital after getting a 4x4s wing mirror into my right leg. 5 stiches & good road rash. Feel (& look) like a Pro now!
So pleased with all the great photos from the France trip. Thanks for the memories boys.
“Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power...”
– Goethe (via 365daysyoga)
Loved getting back into the Lido this morning. Great to see good friends again. Love life.
It’s recovery time for our Biest Athletes |... →
Nice to see a good, down to earth approach to recovery from one of the best triathletes out there.
The Science of Sport →
Reckon this could be a one of the all-time matches….
“When what we are is what we want to be, that’s happiness.”
– Malcolm S. Forbes (via kari-shma) (via 365daysyoga)
On my way to Frankfurt ahead of Ironman European Championships on Sunday. Love life!
