I’ve heard
this phrase quite a few times from riders with far more experience and miles in
their legs than I. For the most part, I’ve
fallen into the latter category. Until this
weekend just past.
A wet
road. A wet pedestrian crossing. A little tumble. A broken collar bone.
Thankfully
it’s a simple break so there’s no need for it to be pinned although with 3 and
a bit weeks to go I’ll not be riding this year’s Marmotte.
I still intend to travel and hope at the very least to be
healed enough to ride up the Alpe.
Perhaps another year. Perhaps another sport.
So sorry to hear your news. I am an inexperienced cyclist aiming at the Etape II this year and always enjoyed your updates, although they were always read with a tinge of jealousy as your hours, miles and wattage put me to shame. I did fear the worst when there wasn't a Magnificat update. I hope you recover soon and get back on that bike. I am looking forward to hearing your plans for Marmotte or similar next year - you have put too much in to start thinking about another sport! Mind you, I think the roller sessions in the company car park are a bit over the top. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the message PK. Good luck with the Etape II ride which should be a brilliant day in the saddle.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping to do a few Marmotte / Etape type rides next year or perhaps even something come late summer this year.
As for the break, it's very clean and doesn't need pinning so I'll be back on the bike in a few weeks. There's no way I'm going all the way to the Alpe come early July without at least trying to get up it!
All the best
Dear Stuart,
ReplyDeleteI have been following your blog with interest as a model of organisation and commitment it has been a great motivation for my prep the Marathon of the Dolomites. I did the Maramotte is 08 and I am sure you would have done a storming ride.
Best wishes Nic
Hi Nic
ReplyDeleteThanks for the messsage - there's always next year :)