1078ft ascent, 27km/16.4 miles - basically as much hillage on the mountainbike as I could find in 2 hrs. Really cold again and lots of fresh snowfall today. Today was going to be the Scolty/Potarch loop but for various reasons, my two compadres couldn't make it so I decided to put my free afternoon to good purpose and do some hill work. Essentially zigzag'd home going up and down the hill/ridge that seperates this strath (shallow valley as oppose to 'glen' which is usually more rugged) from the next. The long uphill (elevation profile from Memory Map below) was really hard work in the spikes but I was glad of them of some of the descents when I kicked off hidden tree roots a couple times and swung out. Overall though, I feel stronger and fitter, which is good. I've got an anti-inflammatory mouthwash now to try and see if that will rid me of the sore throat as doctor is now reluctant to try me on any more antibiotics in case I react oddly again.
Right, I am off to spend some time with my husband and son. Had some news this afternoon that really shook us so time to hunker down.
Everything ok Jo? I'm hopefully getting a new MTB in the next few weeks. I've got my eye on an Orange Crush or P7. Lovely bikes!
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ReplyDeleteAye, they are nice bikes. I've been coveting some gorgeous ones coming into the (bike) shop. However, sticking with Bob just now as saving for a tourer. I'm torn between two at the mo.