Category Archives: Rides

What does Sunday do?

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Wowy

Well it turns out I could do that. I fell three quarters of a mile short yesterday, anyone who’s interested can see the ride here: (I’d love it if you did, I’m rightly proud).What’s a fraction between friends eh? It … Continue reading →

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I’m a convert

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Wowy

For the past month or so I’ve been taking advantage of the subsidised creche at my local gym. Previously I’d have dropped the boy at school and gone out on my bike but that’s not really possible right now. Turns … Continue reading →

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Loon Returns

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Wowy

I made it on my bike yesterday. I got the summer bike out of the shed and got on it. For a minute there I thought I’d forgotten how to clip in but that was just stoopid. Then I thought, … Continue reading →

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Precision Planning

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Wowy

There’s something very surreal about getting ready for a bike ride at ten to six on the morning of a C section. I keep sort of giggling. Mind that may be lack of sleep. I was woken up by the … Continue reading →

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12 Miles and The Plans

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Wowy

So yesterday I got to ride my bike a bit. It went like this: I got up, dithered about my insulin dose, gave myself 2/3 of a normal breakfast dose (really didn’t fancy a hypo on 2 wheels when I’m … Continue reading →

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Bike Bike Bike :D

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Wowy

Bike tomorrow. a small one but you know, with three weeks till the section I’ll take a ten ish mile ride. I’ve always enjoyed our club’s Saturday social ride but I haven’t been able to keep up/get a babysitter for … Continue reading →

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The Diabetic Cyclist? (Not You Philllll)

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Wowy

I went for a ride today with And. It was a bit of an impromptu affair brought on by facebook chat, boredom and the nagging fact that I hadn’t seen saddle for about a fortnight. It just felt wrong and … Continue reading →

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Grarg and stuff

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Wowy

I actually do have all sorts of stuff I want to tell you about but today seems to be a hormonal freakery kind of day. Lets see what I can get out before the meh sets in. 1) Of all … Continue reading →

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Disgustingly Prepared and Other Miscellany

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Wowy

Yup, with the exception of minor details like a cot, a pushchair and the halving of our bedroom we are right now disgustingly prepared for the parasites arrival. Yup, today I picked up the bike trailer. Yup, I know I … Continue reading →

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How’s This For Fantastic Photo?

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Wowy

 :D Simon took it yesterday, I didn’t know he had but I like it. You want to hear about the Great North Bike Ride? It’s been a 75 mile day for me on not much sleep and definately not enough … Continue reading →

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