This year was a brilliant Tour de France. [Oh, Dave - stop being so silly and provocative - what about all the drugs in cycling?]. No – sorry – it was a fantastic race this year. The London and Kent start to the Tour was … Read More →
Category Archives: Sport
Colne Grand Prix 2007
Had a great race last night in the support race at the Colne Grand Prix. I just love the fast circuit there with its swooping corners; its only 800m in length but it always makes for positive and aggressive racing. The weather was about as … Read More →
Rochdale Grand Prix 2007
Last night I exorcised my demons with my first ride in the support race for the Rochdale GP – a classic town centre bike criterium race. Last year, I was getting prepared with some really good form, when I damaged a disk in my back … Read More →
One breadth to Five Metres: Swimming certificates a generation on.
Lily’s swimming under her own buoyancy and skill now, and she very proudly brought home her five metres certificate yesterday. I thought it was time to compare the certificates that she and I brought home after our respective swimming breakthroughs.
Rossendale Triathlon 2007 – no socks, chlorine sweat, and a temporary tattoo.
I don’t go in for triathlons very much, but there’s one on my doorstep, and it’s great fun to take part. This year’s race, organised in very slick fashion by Rossendale Harriers and Rossendale Leisure Trust, was very successful, attracting 150 entrants. The course, based … Read More →
Belmont Winter Hill fell race 2007
Belmont Winter Hill race Results now here (PDF) courtesy of Dave Bateson. I had a great race with less than 24 hours notice it was actually happening (yep – dozy) at Belmont yesterday. An idyllic summer village fête and about 120 runners all togged up … Read More →
On the road again
I’ve had to change my fitness strategy since leaving my old job and losing the cycle commute, and I’ve started to do a little bit of road racing on the bike again. I’ve been fairly encouraged by the results but not startled. It’s just nice … Read More →
Kinder Downfall fell race 1 April 2007
My first fell race since Whittle Pike some eight months ago after a bit of a break from competitive running trying to get my back injury better. I was really very chuffed to finish 11th out of a field of about 250. I was 25th … Read More →
The bike ride as an object d’art
Okay, so Richard Long was very clever all those years ago by making art from walks… but I’ve now made a …. by accident! see Google Map below…. .. or view it in Google Earth here. View Larger Map