So only two weeks to go and our numbers have dropped to two. Ross, after much soul searching, has decided to pull out of the ride. His decision came after a recent training ride and means it is just Den and I heading to Como.
Den and I have both been training hard – Den probably harder than me, but we are confident we can make it. I must admit after last week’s “bonk royale” I do feel I’ll have to adapt my riding style. Trying to do 76 miles and only consuming one banana and a gel shot probably is not the best training strategy. Den works on a much higher calorie per mile training model, with the inclusion of the Full English or cream tea as vital parts of the ride. I’m not sure whether either of these will be readily available on the ride, but I have a feeling there won’t be many patisseries passed with a impromptu stop. I keep telling myself we’ve got all day and that I the red mist of cycling should not fog the ride.
I’m going to try a couple of short rides this weekend and then on the taper.
