The Ouzo

I can’t get my year in sport from Strava anymore, keeps wanting me to subscribe, even though at the beginning of December I could get a very basic version

Day 3 done. Managed to keep it in zone 2 for the most part. legs were tired, upper body was hurting near the end.

Warning. The calories in puddings and breads start counting again from today

Joined the local bike shop group ride this morning. The pace was hard, I might have jepordised the rest of the challenge. Let’s see what happens. Did a little extra on my own just to make it 100

Yep, tried that first

Had similar issue this morning with my HR strap, changed the battery and all of a sardine it’s not working. Even putting the old battery back in didn’t help. had to remove and add it back to my edge to get it working.

Did my first 35km of the Versus Back to Base today

Last one for the year (unless the youngest decides she wants to do one this afternoon) Tomorrow we start the Versus Back to Base 500

Was about to ad, the guy drives a hummer, that’s all the details we need to know about what kind of person he is.

Almost there, just another 490km to go. 😂

Not going to happen, not if I want to stay married

Two new approaches either klap it next 5 days, hoping th weather holds out, which it looks like it wont or let the body recover properly and do the Versus 500 challenge next week

Hahaha sleep in whilst you can, soon you won’t be able to. but in general my body wakes up around 4am, there is no sleeping in for me.

Indeed I am. but it’s hot in smoketeng, so early out the door to beat the heat.

Looks like I’m probably out. was up all night coughing, so decided to rather skip the planned 115km ride this morning. just went an bought some meds, let’s see how today and tomorrow go. That does leave a lot more to do next week if I’m feeling better.

For my own sanity I only read a few comments. but it was the usual cyclists don’t belong on the road, to why was he so far away from the left and even one suggesting he did this deliberately to claim from RAF. Can only just shake your head.

The comments on social media are sickening. I’d rather not read them.

the renault broke down after only 42km ??

I see some rain predicted for my area (boksburg) too. As long as its light rain I will got out and ride. But, have picked up a stupid stuffy nose yesterday, am treating it, hopefully have caught it early enough and it will be gone by Sunday.

and long may it continue to exist Cape Town has a habit of keeping traditions alive, think noon canon, that other new year celebration that I can remember the name of now

you can do it alot cheaper than that with careful planning, sharing costs etc.

I have an offer from some with Multiply that is willing to assist, but since the transaction from my side is not straight forward, just trying to figure out the logistics in getting this person their money.

I’m reluctant to buy used because of battery issues. The only reason I’m looking for a new one is my ones battery has seen better days and I can’t seem to source a replacement battery locally.

On a slightly related note. Last year around September / October we start hearing a Turkey near by. Some careful listening points to it coming from a retired neighbours house. hmm I think, somebody wants fresh turkey for Christmas. I didnt take her as that type, but hey, if thats what she wants to do. Anyway, Christmas passes, 2023 begins and we still hear the turkey. Eventually we ask her about it. Its her pet Turkey, she wont be eating it any time soon.