Last weekend, I did something very fun… or stupid. I rode two hard timetrials in two days.

On Friday I rode the Welwyn Hilly 26 mile. The course starts in Codicote, and takes in 5 notable lumps in a long loop through the Hertfordshire countryside. My aim was to put over three and a half minutes into my time from last year, and manage a 1:15:00 or faster (and make sure I still beat Richard Marriott – he was the place behind me last year). As it transpired I managed 1:13:07, only 1 second behind Roger Porter who beat me by 4 minutes two weeks ago! If anyone has/sees any photos from the event do let me know.

The following day, meant the drive to Oxford for the BUCS 10 mile time trial. Held on the fastest course I’ve ridden, I had to beat my PB. I managed it by 1:01, with a 24:29, friday’s effort and some poor timing preventing me achieving my aim of a sub 24 ride. The weather was perfect for fast times, but the heat and humidity made it feel like breathing air thrown out of a jet engine!

Here’s some photos, check out the new kit! And here’s some more. Pain Face!