I headed out today aiming for 15 miles, my weekly target having gone up to 100miles per week now, and also decided to change my route. I've got some great little routes to choose from, but am getting very good at picking flatter routes and avoiding the inevitable hills, so I decided it was time to FACE MY FEAR!
Thinking it would be a slightly more forgiving option, I headed for Watlington via Benson.....OMG!!! You just do not get a sense of the level of "unduldation" in the road in a car!
It was tough going, but I am delighted to report that I made it up (and down!) all hills without stopping (SPDs are a great motivator for that!). I had a mid-ride break to get my breath back and didn't quite make 15 miles (12.8 miles), but given the number of climbs and the completely horrendous wet and windy weather, I still feel like I've achieved something - hurray!
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