Bike Update
Published by Matt Glover August 6th, 2007 in CyclingSo, one of my mates convinced me to do “the Bay in a Day” ride again this year. 210kms around Port Philip Bay in Melbourne. In one day. On a bike.
Ordinarily I’d say this was impossible for me, but I actually managed to complete the same ride about six years ago. I had a great time and was perhaps the fittest I had ever been in my life. It took me ages to finish, and doing it on a mountain bike didn’t help either. It was good fun, so it didn’t take too much convincing to give it another go.
However, there are a few differences this time around.
Firstly, I’m older and heavier. The weight I can do something about. The age I can’t!
Secondly, my time is far more limited now that I have kids. My cartooning career has taken some big leaps forward too, which means extra time at the drawing desk. To do this sort of ride requires some serious training - I doubt I’ll be able to prepare properly.
But hang it all, I’ll give it another go. The aim is to try and do 100km’s a week (at least) from now until October 21st, with at least three single rides well over 100km’s.
I manages 90km last week, so I’m more or less on track. However, A ride of 68km on Saturday meant I could hardly walk up the steps at church Sunday morning….
time to invest in a squishy seat?
Time to invest in a new hobby!
Having been part of the crew filming the Great Vic Bike Ride and Great Tas Bike Ride for a few years running, I know how tough 100km is in a day - let alone 210km! Mind you, I never did it on a bike…
I don’t need a squishy seat. I have a squishy bum.
And Mr Burke, if you happen to be filming this ride, I’ll be the blue blur that whizzes past the camera - a picture of speed and elegance…
…either that, or I’ll be moaning in agony under a tree somewhere!
You need new mates.