Fourth, 30 mile cycle of the week!

I am doing extra well on the bike so far this week! Not long back in from my 4th, 30 mile of the week! So far done 125.4 miles, so just over my goal of 110 miles! Of course, still got Friday and Saturday left! Yes, I know I missed out Sunday, but next to never cycle then, since I always try to take Cooper out a long walk then!

But still all going well, should end this week on around 150 to 160 miles 🙂

Cannondale Pro Cycling Team 2014

Cannondale Pro Cycling Team 2014

That’s another 30 miles done!

I am doing so far this week on the bike! Every cycle so far this week has been 30 miles, or just over! So now weekly total now stand at 95.3. Which is good, since my goal for the week is only 110 miles!

Since I’ve started using Strava, it’s really helped me get back into cycling! Since, I can set weekly goals, join monthly challenges, have fun setting new PR when doing segments! Plus of course, see what people I am following are up to!

Remember you can also follow me at www.strava.com/athletes/11925537.

Pearl Izumi Team Garmin-Chipotle team kit

Pearl Izumi Team Garmin-Chipotle team kit

Pearl Izumi Team Garmin-Chipotle team kit

Now at 2,351 miles this year!

I am so happy! I’ve already done more miles on the bike, than I did in the whole of last year! I only did 2,341.4 miles. So far for this year my total stands at 2,351! So already 9.7 miles up on last year!

Then of course, if you look at my cycling statistics page, you will see that last year, was not a great cycle for cycling. Since, I was 2,993.6 miles down the year before (2014).

Here are some photos, from today’s mini 29 mile cycle! 🙂

Pearl Izumi Team Garmin-Chipotle team kit

Pearl Izumi Team Garmin-Chipotle team kit

Just 20.2 more miles to go…

I’ve only got 20.2 more miles left to do, then I will have done more miles on the bike, than I did in the whole of last year!

That really does show, that 2015 was not a good year, cycling wise for me! So really hoping that I make my goal for 4,000 miles this year! Of course, would like to do many more…

Cannondale Pro Cycling Team 2014

Cannondale Pro Cycling Team 2014

June 2016 most popular photos

Below are the top three most looked at photos on this website during June 2016.

Number 1 (942 views) : Cannondale Pro Cycling Team 2014
Cannondale Pro Cycling Team 2014

Number 2 (938 views) : Amazing Spiderman 2 Morphsuit
Amazing Spiderman 2 Morphsuit

Number 3 (676 views) : Out cycling
Out cycling

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 02/07/2016

The Blair Rich Project - 04-07-2016 - YouView appTop Gear (BBC 2/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Sunday 3rd July 2016)

The world’s most popular motoring show continues. In this episode, Matt LeBlanc gets his hands on the new Porsche 911 R whilst Chris Harris puts Honda’s reimagined NSX through its paces. Chris Evans discovers old-fashioned charm in the somehow new MGB Roadster, as Rory Reid heads to Scotland with the first ever right-hand-drive Ford Mustang. Grey’s Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey and Man Down funny man Greg Davies are tonight’s Stars in a Rallycross Car, plus a treat for the whole team, including Sabine Schmitz and Eddie Jordan.

Casualty (BBC 1/HD | 9:25pm to 10:15pm | Sunday 3rd July 2016)

Medical drama. Jacob shows some uncharacteristic nerves, while Rita gets caught up in her own lies.

The Blair Rich Project (Channel 5/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Monday 4th July 2016)

Documentary. Tony Blair’s personal brand has had its ups and downs, but the former PM is reputed to have fostered a £100 million fortune since leaving office – a figure that Blair himself strongly denies. Delving into what drives the politician, this programme investigate how successful his various business activities have really been.

Holby City (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 5th July 2016)

Jac reaches breaking point when Ollie diverts from her plans. Fletch and Raf’s friendship is tested when they must work with Naomi on a case. Essie’s pregnancy plans put pressure on Sacha.

The Last Leg (Channel 4/HD | 10:00pm to 11:05pm | Friday 8th July 2016)

The award-winning live weekly satirical comedy show continues, hosted by Adam Hills, Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe. The team are joined by stand-up comedian and actor Greg Davies to examine the biggest and most entertaining news stories. Viewers can tweet the kind of edgy current affairs questions that other shows might duck on Twitter handle #isitok.

All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.

June 2016 cycling statistics

WOW! June was really was a great one for cycling! Done the longest cycle, since September 2014. I did 81.69 miles!! Also done the most (521.75) miles in a single month since July 2014, when I did 705.2 miles!

My year, total now stands at 2,226.2 miles! By this point last year it was only at 1,087.3 miles! 🙂

So let’s hope, I can do even better this month!!!

Please remember you can follow my cycling adventures at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine.

Here is the data from June 2016:-

  • Total cycles: 22
  • Total Distance: 521.75 miles
  • Total Time: 41:23:42 (h:m:s)
  • Avg Speed: 12.8 mph
  • Max Time: 5:58:36 (h:m:s)
  • Max Speed: 38 mph
  • Avg Distance: 23.72 miles
  • Max Distance: 81.69 miles (Single cycle)

Data from: Garmin Connect.

Here are my favourite cycling photos from the month

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