Tough Day on the Bike
The heat has been relentless in Melbourne of late and I felt the full force of the hot temperatures when out training last Sunday.
Heading out with a group of regular riders early in the morning, we had planned a 140km ride from St Kilda down to Safety Beach on the Mornington Peninsula and then returning back to our starting point.
It was a tough ride from the start with a hot head wind making conditions very difficult on a bike.
To make matters worse I got a puncture just past Mornington which is never fun, let alone in 35 degree heat.
Not long after we had turned around for the journey home, the wind also changed direction and was again blowing straight into us.
While at times I felt like throwing the bike down and calling it quits, in the back of my mind was the upcoming Adelaide to Canberra ride and how hard that will be at times.
I’ve also incorporated some running into my training plan, which this week included a 14km run along the beach tracks of bayside Melbourne.
And again last night it was back on the bike for a ride from Hampton to Carrum and back, clocking up just over 50kms.
Thankfully the temperature has cooled and the wind was in my favour on the return trip.
Throughout all my training, I have been conscious that the ups and downs that come with riding a bike are nothing in comparison to some of the battles faced by those living with cancer.
The more stories I hear about this dreaded disease, the more determined I am to do my bit to help raise funds and awareness amongst my family, friends and colleagues.
I’m not far off my $12,000 target and would love to reach this mark before the Tour begins on 28 April.
If you are able to donate, click the yellow “Donate” button on the right of screen and your donation will go towards my tally.
Thanks,
Martin
The 140km ride from St Kilda down to Safety Beach on the Mornington Peninsula and then returning back.
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