Tomorrow I go to the London Nocturn. The more I read about it or view clips on YouTube the more daunting it seems.
It will be over quite quickly as the course is 1.1km per lap and the three laps will be rapid.
Thoughts do turn again to what Brompton to take. The route seems fairly flat and the simplicity of just two gears does appeal.
There are heats first which and if you are fast enough you might be lucky to progress to the final. That would be great but we'll have to see. One slight disappointment is the fact that there doesn't seem to be any sort of medal etc.., for taking part. (I am easily pleased).
I will also be attempting to film my exploits with a GoPro Hero 2. Heaven knows what this will turn out to be like but I suspect I will bore my family to death with its footage in glorious 1080p HD.
Friday, 8 June 2012
Monday, 4 June 2012
A new home for my Brompton Bikes
With some spare time to kill I spent a few hours tidying the pit of an office I have at home. It was quite shocking but after some hard work all was well in the world.
My Brompton bikes which used to live under my desk and in the corner respectively have now been moved on top of a storage cabinet. The new location is pretty good as it keeps them safely out of the way and frees up some more space.
The cabinet is about a metre and a half high and the bikes are securely locked together just in case. This is perhaps an unnecessary addition as we have an alarm system the British Security Services would be proud of.
The Jubilee celebrations are still in full swing but I haven't yet felt the compulsion to venture into central London despite it not being that far away.
I hope to go out for an early morning ride and get some arty photographs of sunrise. I also have a cycling event n London I am really looking forward to but I will keep that to myself for now.
My Brompton bikes which used to live under my desk and in the corner respectively have now been moved on top of a storage cabinet. The new location is pretty good as it keeps them safely out of the way and frees up some more space.
The cabinet is about a metre and a half high and the bikes are securely locked together just in case. This is perhaps an unnecessary addition as we have an alarm system the British Security Services would be proud of.
The Jubilee celebrations are still in full swing but I haven't yet felt the compulsion to venture into central London despite it not being that far away.
I hope to go out for an early morning ride and get some arty photographs of sunrise. I also have a cycling event n London I am really looking forward to but I will keep that to myself for now.
Saturday, 2 June 2012
IG Markets London Nocturn on a Brompton
A few weeks ago I signed up for the Markets London Nocturn. Yesterday I received an email providing details about the race which hopefully means I am in. I use the words hopefully as my online registration still says pending.
This race is similar to the BWC - but no way as good! It will however provide a good training run for the BWC.
I intend to take my S2L and test it out under race conditions. This might help me to decide which to take for the BWC. Although knowing me I will take both and decide on the day which to use. (I might even use a different bike for each of the three events I will partake in - if inclined and if allowed).
Those of you entering the BWC have you sorted outfits and if so what will you be wearing. I am my readers would love to know. In the meantime I hope that the training is going well. (I have started my training at least three times and then lapsed).
This race is similar to the BWC - but no way as good! It will however provide a good training run for the BWC.
I intend to take my S2L and test it out under race conditions. This might help me to decide which to take for the BWC. Although knowing me I will take both and decide on the day which to use. (I might even use a different bike for each of the three events I will partake in - if inclined and if allowed).
Those of you entering the BWC have you sorted outfits and if so what will you be wearing. I am my readers would love to know. In the meantime I hope that the training is going well. (I have started my training at least three times and then lapsed).
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