Steve Durham

  
  

      

      

      
      Cycling History

      At the end of 2006 I was 3 stone overweight and my New Year’s resolution 
      was to get fit, which I hadn’t been for many years.  I started going to 
      the gym but found this exceedingly boring, so I took the plunge and bought 
      my first road bike.  

      

       One of my workmates was a keen cyclist, and member of the 
      local cycling club, and invited me along to some weekend group rides.  I 
      still remember how nervous I was about riding in a large group for the 
      first time, although I suppose it’s the same for all of us!

      

       I quickly caught the bug and started to cycle more and 
      more frequently, then in late 2007 I entered my first time trial.  This 
      was a  confined ‘10’ and I posted a 25:52 on standard road bike with 
      tri-bars.  However, it wasn’t until 2009 that I started competing 
      regularly. 

      

      My times gradually improved during 2009 and 2010, but it 
      wasn’t until this year (2011) that I started making significant 
      improvements through John Morgan.  In addition, I started training and 
      racing with a power meter which resulted in my TT pacing becoming more 
      consistent. 

      

      Vital Statistics (September 2011)

      Age:                       34

      Height:                 5ft 11” (1.79 m)

      Weight:                11st 7lb (73.1 kg)

      FTP:                       286 Watts 

      

      Cycling Club

      Deeside Thistle Cycling Club

      

       Goals 
      for 2012

      My goals for 2012 are:

      1.       Improve threshold power by 15 Watts,

      2.       Further improve pacing during longer events.

      

      Achieving these goals will hopefully result in podium 
      finishes at local Open Events.  When I reach the podium I’ll re-assess my 
      goals!!

      		
     
    

  

     
    
      
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