We watched Buffet Froid last night. If you don't know it it's a French film directed by Bertrand Blier and starring Gérard Depardieu, Bernard Blier and Jean Carmet. I must have bought it some time ago and then forgotten about it. I do that. A lot of our DVD collection is still in cellophane (just as many … Continue reading ‘Buffet Froid’ and a bear in the garden
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>Arghhh!
>I am suffering from frustration. I'd got back into the training groove - admittedly dragging myself up hills and crawling into headwinds - but now it's all fallen apart again. I think I may have mislaid my cycling mojo. I have excuses - DIY to do, plumbers to wait for, it looks a bit rainy … Continue reading >Arghhh!
>The Berlingo has landed
>Windmill Hill2photo from VillageNet.co.ukWe are now Southerners. It's eleven days since we moved from the Grimy Northern Industrial Heartlands (Harrow) to Bexhill and one day since we managed to get broadband re-installed (hence the lack of posts). In between times we have unpacked 500,000 cardboard boxes, worked out the bin collection schedule and have boosted … Continue reading >The Berlingo has landed
>2011 – race #1
>And so it begins again.I've had a fortnight of occasional short, gentle rides rather than training. We've been packing the house ready for the move and that has taken all of our attention. Despite this I did want to ride today's event. I've got very anxious over the last weeks and cycling has helped take … Continue reading >2011 – race #1
>Willesden CC Reliability Trial
>Sunday was a nice day for a ride out (unlike last year's event). I entered the short (36 mile) event, but couldn't work out the route - after five years I'm still regularly confounded by the lanes round here. I decided to head out with the mid-speed group on the 100km event and turn round … Continue reading >Willesden CC Reliability Trial
>It’s a funny old time of year
>I started January today. I began my training programme a little late, so I'm running off a different calendar to most people.It's a difficult time. The pain and disappointments of last season have faded and the new season is just over the horizon. The numbers are going up (as they should be) and it's tempting to … Continue reading >It’s a funny old time of year
>Snow
>Even sub-tropical Harrow has been hit by snow this week. This coincides with week 5 of my 'training programme' when I'm supposed to be stepping up the time and effort. I did manage a couple of outdoor hours on Tuesday before the weather set in, but the white stuff mitigated against further outside efforts.Thursday was … Continue reading >Snow
>To the turbodrome
>The recent cold and snow has pushed me back onto the turbo. Not that it has been much warmer inside our lean-to - a couple of sessions were done at 3°C and it is looking cold out there again today.Like a lot of cyclists I pretend to hate the turbo trainer, but really I'm just … Continue reading >To the turbodrome
>Moving out of town
>Apologies for the lack of recent posts. We've been busy with preparing for our move to the South Coast. It's all been a bit stressful with lots of last minute dashes South to see places and deals falling through. This week, though, promises to be a bit calmer *touches wood*.Bike-wise it's all been a bit … Continue reading >Moving out of town
>Calshot
>After viewing houses in Eastbourne on Friday it was back to the South coast for a Prime Coaching Calshot session on Saturday. After not training the session came as a bit of a shock to the system, but it was nice to do something different.Yesterday was meant to be a 2-up '10' and a hill … Continue reading >Calshot
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