Sunday 15th June

ITS THE BIG ONE!

Well check it out here http://www.strava.com/activities/153790660

Fantastic day all round Started at 06.00 and ended up at Brighton just after noon.
I even managed to get to nearly 50mph

Will up date more soon!

Wednesday 11th June

Rest night tonight from everything! Went to my weigh in and stayed the same this week.
Hopefully will lose a few pounds after Sundays ride.

Tuesday 10th June

Just a swim tonight! letting the legs rest, from the bike tonight!

Monday 9th June

Had a Spinning class tonight, boy! was it hot, sweated buckets, had a nice 30 min swim after the hour long class.

Sunday 8th June

Very warm in the sun this morning, no clouds about.

Managed to do 25 mile http://www.strava.com/activities/150857839

Lots of records broken today and a top speed of 38.9mph

Had my first accident today damage to my arm and leg/bum, bike took a knock. At least the argument of helmet/no helmet came to an end, as clearly saved more damage to myself.
However, all ok, serviced the bike and booked a spin class before my swim tomorrow night.

1 Week today and all be over! (hopefully)

Thursday 5th June

10 days and counting!

I have been Badmington and swimming this week and one Turbo training session.
I went to get weighed last night and lost another 1.5lb

All being well after tonight, major training session flat out all week ready for the big ride next Sunday.

Saturday 31st May

Been out for a ride today 25 miles. Nice and steady, weather good.
It seems the training is paying off, as it is all getting much easier.

Had a few more games of Badmington and been on the turbo in the office.

Check out the ride at http://www.strava.com/activities/147555208

2 weeks to go for the London to Brighton

Wednesday 28th May

Just a badminton session today. Got weighed this evening. Lost half a pound, making it 1 stone 1 pound so far.
Looks like weather changing, so back out on the bike again soon!

Monday 26th May

Due to the weather this evening, I done a 40 min session on the Turbo trainer in the office.

Weather not looking to good for this week, however I have three nights of badmington booked and I will use the Turbo trainer when I can't get out.

Sunday 25th May

Just a quick 20 miles to my daughters for a BBQ, I only had 1 beer then off to Badmington tonight.

http://www.strava.com/activities/145464540

Not long now, just 3 weeks for the London - Brighton

Next challenge will be the London - Paris, watch this space!

Saturday 24th May

I have today completed my training and now qualified as a Ride Leader for Sky with British Cycling.
This allows me to take control and help riders on rides through the goskyride network.
Today allowed me to manage 15 miles.

Wednesday 21st May

Have only been swimming Monday and Tuesday, played badmington Sunday night.
Went for my weigh in this evening and lost another 3lb this week making a total of 1stone and 0.5lb of which I am very happy about.

Saturday 17th May

Medway Big Ride! Started off at 08.00 hrs and for the first 18 miles done ok, thought this was going to be a breeze. However, all up hill to the first resting station at 28 miles. This was a well earnt rest. After a few cheese and ham rolls and lots of fluid, set off for the next stage.
The next resting station was at 40 miles by this time I was out of energy, I was starting to hurt and was not looking forward to the last 10 miles, of mostly uphill climb.
After 50+ miles and hurting all over I managed to get to the finish line. Greeted by cheers and my medal. However, I just wanted to curl up and sleep.
After 4hrs and 45 mins of hard cycling time and 5 1/2 hours since we first left the starting line, I felt really good and glad I decided to enter.

Check the route out here http://www.strava.com/activities/142119519

More to come as the build up for the London to Brighton Cycle in less than a months time.

Friday 16th May

Been out all week with a back injury, still not good. However, I will still venture out tomorrow for the 50 mile Medway Big Ride.
Bike all ready for the start tomorrow so will keep you posted tomorrow night, if still alive.
Managed to lose another 1lb this week at my weigh in.

Sunday 11th May

I went out this morning for a ride, but found the weather to windy, and after a twig hit me on the head and the wind blowing me all over the place, I decided to come back home.
Less than a week to go before the Medway Big Ride and hopefully the weather will be better.
I have loss another 1.5lbs this week thats a total of 10.5lbs so slowly coming down.

14 miles today check it out at http://www.strava.com/activities/139796544

I have now received my official number for my London to Brighton Bike Ride 001321

Going to play Badmington tonight so that should help!

Monday 5th May

Just a short 20 mile cycle out today. Weather nice, little wind takes the heat off the sun beaming down on me.

Check my route out at http://www.strava.com/activities/137710287

Saturday 3rd May

My Weight loss has slowed right down. over the last three weeks I have put on 0.5lb, not bad you might think, however, I am still a lump and need to reduce.

Check out my biggest cycle yet http://www.strava.com/activities/136810303      35 miles

Very happy and need to get out more, hopefully will get another big ride out this weekend.

Two weeks today for the Medway Big Ride, my practice run for the London - Brighton next month.

Sunday April 27th

Needed to up me game now, that my rides are approaching.

Check out http://www.strava.com/activities/134719764

34 mile and very happy.

Dont forget my sponsors!

Wednesday 16th April

Short 10 mile blast before the weigh in this evening. I hope I can add to the 9.5 lb lost these last 3 weeks.

Looking to ride the Avenue Verte - London to Paris towards the end of the year!

Fingers cross for tonight.

Tuesday 15th April

Managed to do another little run out this evening. Check it out at www.strava.com/activities/130596375
Another 17 miles!
http://www.strava.com/activities/130596375
Starting to up the training a bit more now!

Monday 14th April

Got up later than what I wanted to do. So managed only 16 miles. I wanted to do double this however overslept.
Check it out at http://www.strava.com/activities/130126326

Wednesday 9th April

I have now signed up for the Medway Big Ride for Saturday 17 May 2014, over 50 miles and a great practice for the London - Brighton Ride a month later!

Monday 7th April

Must start to motivate myself. Only 8 miles tonight. So far lost 6lbs in the last 2 weeks.

Monday 31st March

Nice speedy pace for the 20 mile ride this evening. Down to the cycle park, few laps and back again.
Much better now the clocks gone forward, weather fine too.
Check it out at http://www.strava.com/activities/125700831
Looking for 50 mile test run in May at Medway, before the big London to Brighton in June.

Saturday 29th March

Managed to do 8 miles today after injury to my leg.

Will get out tomorrow morning to up the mileage, ready for a long trip out Monday evening.

Monday 17th March

Had the weekend off, so needed to catch up on some training tonight.
Managed to set out around 5pm for a great little 23 mile run out.
Looks like the good weather is going to be on my side this week!

Check it out here http://www.strava.com/activities/121575891

Thursday 13th March

Another great evening for a ride out! Left home just after 5pm for the usual ride up to the Cyclopark.

Check it out http://www.strava.com/activities/120325700

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Monday 10th March

Just a short little run out tonight around the new Cyclopark, with my daughter Emily.

Check it out at http://www.strava.com/activities/119449480

We clocked up 5.5 miles, not bad for little legs who was more concerned with the cafe!

Sunday 9th March

Got up late this morning after a hard weekend of working. However, managed to get out around 9am.

I had no energy today and felt so unfit. Need to change my diet, and start losing some weight.

Managed to do 15.5 miles, check it out here http://www.strava.com/activities/118973204

Thursday 6th March

Another great evening for a ride out. Done the same route almost as last night, so clocked up another 13.4 miles.
Check it out at http://www.strava.com/activities/118257500

Wednesday 5th March

Wow! what a lovely evening. Sun out, blue sky. Lets get home for a ride.
After my adjustments to my handlebars and a complete service, the bike was ready for its run.
Left just after 5pm for what was a great 13.8 mile round trip. This really was a good run out, and the weather is going to be good for the rest of the week. Great news for many more rides.
Check my ride out at http://www.strava.com/activities/118008922

Sunday 23rd February

First time out since my break away from it all. How I struggled on this cloudy morning. Managed to reach my max distance so far 25.7 miles.
Very windy out there and I really did struggle on the last few miles. Think this what happens when you have too much of a break.
Check out my route http://www.strava.com/activities/115427541
Need to make a few changes to my handle bars.
All in for a good cause as they say!

Sunday 9th February

Well what a windy ride out this morning. Managed to go another different route with my neighbour Simon. The rain held off for us and we rode off at 08.30
Two and half hours and we are back home, with just under the 16 miles under our belt.
You can follow my route by visiting www.strava.com/activities/112115075
The route today I found to be very hard, mostly uphill, and has been the biggest incline of all my rides to date.
The bike is now cleaned and back on the Turbo trainer for tomorrow.

Please feel free to donate to my charity at www.justgiving.com/tony-leach2

Wednesday 5th February

Another leg busting 10 mile Turbo Training session! When will this rubbish weather go away?
Need to get back on the open road, maybe the weekend!

Tuesday 4th February

Another 10 mile on my turbo trainer tonight to build my legs back up. Training is alot harder on the turbo and hopefully my next ride out on the road will be alot easier.

Turbo Trainer

Here it is, the Turbo Trainer set up in my office!

Sunday 2nd February

I have been ill the last week with tonsilitis and not managed to get out on the bike.  Today however, I set up my new Turbo trainer to use in the bad weather.
As I have not been out to ride, I tested the new Turbo with a quick 30 min session, clocked up 7 miles.
It will be a bit of a punishment at times, but worth it in the long run, and now I can train whatever the weather.

Will update pictures this week. Please check out the sponsor page www.justgiving.com/tony-leach2
Every little helps!

Saturday 25th January

Well this was to be the longest ride out I have ever done. Met up with my neighbour Simon just after 08.30 and decided on a ride out through the lanes. We carried out towards Cooling Castle and Cliffe. Roads were flooded in places however, I was not prepared for a big hill climb towards High Halsow. This was a different route that I had rode on Monday night.
I always made a point to mention to Simon, I always rode up the hills and not walk. Now I know why he took me this route. I gave in and near the top of the hill, I had no choice to get off and walk. Crumbs that hurt!
After a brief stop for quick drink from my bottle we continued with our journey out towards Allhallows, where we looped and made a return back via Kings North and Chattenden.
I started to feel the pain now in my legs and the smallest inclines were taking me more time to ride.
As we approached the final part of the ride, I was hurting in the legs and concentrated on more, the reason why I am doing the training.
Eventually we made it to home after clocking up 25 miles, yes I did type 25 miles. However, it did take nearly three hours!
You can check out my route on www.strava.com/activities/108776024
Please also check out my charity page. www.justgiving.com/tony-leach2 every little helps.

Monday 20th January

Nice evening for a gentle 10 mile run out to High Halstow. Set off about 16.45 hrs, nice to see all the rush hour traffic stuck in queue's. I cycled past with a smug smile on my face.
My route is available to see at www.strava.com/activities/107777631
Had my first accident this evening, some idiot in a Black Corsa drove down a closed road and tried to reverse back out, just missed me, and I could not get my foot out the pedal clips quick enough. Yes I landed in the side hedge, and no, I was not hurt. Only damage was my pride. (lol)

Sunday 19th January

Set off at 9am this morning with Simon. Weather was nice the odd cloud about, which meant, it was not cold. In fact at times I was considering taking my jacket off.

We set off towards Gravesend along the side of the motorway until we reached the Cyclopark at Northfleet. A quick nose at the park, and a short ride past to the bottom of Pepper Hill.

We turned and headed back the way we came. It seemed all up hill on the return leg, and at times, it felt a real hard push. However, I managed without stopping on the hills. I did stop at the top though, I needed a drink.

Used my Strava app again and clocked 15 miles and a top speed of 30mph.

www.strava.com/activities/107405092 and follow me to keep up to date.

 

Tuesday 14th January

Thought I would take a gamble on the weather and go for a quick ride out. Managed to do 7.5 miles as a nice easy route from home. Started using the Strava App on my phone to log my routes, great app lots of details.

Sunday 12th January

Worked late last night, so was not an early start. I was glad really as it was a heavy frost the night before and at least the sun was out. I met up with my neighbour Simon and we had a nice ride out to Gravesend River Front and back. We clocked up 17 miles and managed to get back before the rain.
I tried out my new bike shoes that click into the pedals. Much better than my trainers I wore last week, that kept sliding off.
My children keep laughing at me in all my gear, I will post a picture soon, but no bad comments please!
I will try and start training mid week, but the weather is a problem at the moment, with the rain and high winds.

1st Ride

My first ride out was on Sunday 5th January. I met up with members from the www.goskyride.com at Hoo for a 09.15 start. I managed to do 16 miles and thoroughly enjoyed myself. I must point out I was hurting a little in the afternoon. Weather was cold with frost, but soon warmed up.

Welcome!

Welcome to my blog page. I have now got my new bike up and running and have started training for the London – Brighton Bike Ride on June 15^th 2014.

Each time I train I will keep you posted and I will also upload pictures.

 

I have now started a fund raising page at www.justgiving.com/tony-leach2

Please donate if you can however small, every little helps!