Monthly Archives: January 2010

Number 1, 2010

Have you seen that weather? Lovely isn’t it?   Today I went on my first club ride of the year . Not being totally deathwishy and being a little unfit from the sofa episode I opted to get a lift to … Continue reading

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Almost a Clever Girl

I have just cleaned my bike in the bath, replaced the chain, sworn, mucked it up, sworn some more, asked Simon for help, watched him swear, figured it out, fixed it, found a stiff link, sorted it, discovered a brake … Continue reading

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Silly Girl…

In my current state of mind I decided that getting exercise would be a good thing. I was soo right and I feel back in the swing. What I didn’t bank on was not having the brains (seriously, depression makes … Continue reading

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Dirty Bike, Big Grin.

I lent my turbo trainer to Andy to try on Saturday and after a couple of days without exercise I really absolutely had to be outside and panting, unfortunately the roads round here still weren’t great so I went jogging … Continue reading

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More Magicians, Just What A Novice Needs.

I am a total novice when it comes to bikes. I have not an ounce of common sense or practical skill. I’m learning though. After a nice lesson from my bud Andy in changing my back break blocks I attempted … Continue reading

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The Hardest Button To Button

It seems like everyone I’ve talked to lately is undergoing some kind of internal struggle. Am I good enough, fast enough? Why am I working so hard and getting nowhere? What’s the point? Should I give up, give in, buy … Continue reading

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The Sticking Point.

I woke up this morning, rolled out of bed and caught a glimpse of my underweared self in the mirror. I’m sure anyone whose lost weight can attest to this but I still think I’m going to see my super … Continue reading

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