So far I’ve undertaken two big training rides this year. Major lesson learnt from both is to pace myself better as I’ve started each strongly but run out of steam towards the end. I’ve also ended up riding solo in the wind in the second half of both which makes it extra difficult. I will aim to stay in a group for longer in future. So far though I’m pretty happy to have got some miles into my legs with plenty of time to build up stamina for the big one.

Here’s my Strava entires for both rides…