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Up until a couple of years ago I had never done any
competitive sport. The
closest was a couple MTB marathon events.
During 2005 I decided to attempt the Etape in 2006. This kick
started my
training and a season of Sportives namely the Fred Whitton, Grand Fondo
Cymru, Dragon, Polka Dot & Wild Wales Challenge. The training
consisted of
a lot of miles and climbing with very little science or structure. I
completed the Etape and managed a silver medal.
It was after the Etape I tried a local club 10 and managed a 24 on my road
bike. This lead to a spur of the moment TT bike purchase on Ebay.
As it
was late in the season I didn't get to do many more TTs during 2006.
During 2007 I have focused more on TTs but still done a couple of
Sportives
and the Etape after saying I would never do it again.
My goal for the remainder of this year and 2008 is to focus just on
time trialling and improve my times so that I am regularly finishing in the
top 5 of open events.
2007 open results
3rd March 28 mile hilly D14/2 1:11:19 7th
10th June D25/15 1:03:07 16th
24th June D25/9 57:43 8th
20th June D10/19 22:07 10th
3rd July D10/19 22:35 12th
18/08/07 - Southport CC 25 - 1:00:30
01/09/07 - Bealach Ba Na - 5 hours 13
16/09/07 - West Cheshire 25 - 59:46
22/09/07 - Withington Wheelers 10 - 23:42
06/10/07 - Warrington RC 2-UP - 56:16 with Mark Staden
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