Tag: wetsuit

5,000 miles! Job done :)

I am, so pleased with myself. I have just, only gone and cycled 5,000 miles this year. Which was my goal for the year. Meaning I have done a whole 1,000 more miles this year, than I did last year (2010). Before anyone asks. No I will not be setting a goal of 6,000 miles for next year.

Since it was a bit on the cold side. I did the last 25.5 miles that I needed to do wearing a wetsuit. A photo of me geared up can be see to the right. More from the set can be found @ www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/me/2011/page/18/.

I will leave you with cycling statistics from today’s ride.

  • Distance: 25.67 miles.
  • Time: 1:59:47 (h:m:s).
  • Avg Speed: 12.9 mph.
  • Max Speed: 25.5 mph.
  • Elevation Gain: 220 meters.

Data from: Garmin Connect.

It could have been a cold and wet cycle…

It could have been a cold and wet cycle. If it was not for the fact I went out cycling wearing a wetsuit. The first 5 or so miles, it was dry and sunny. Then it started to piss it down. Since I was wearing a wetsuit, I was nice and warm.

Wetsuit cycling

I will leave you with cycling statistics from today’s ride:-

  • Distance: 11.86 miles
  • Time: 58:42 (m:s)
  • Avg Speed: 12.1 mph
  • Max Speed: 26 mph
  • Elevation Gain: 126 meters

Data from: Garmin Connect.

October’s 2011 most popular photos

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

Number 1 (246 views)

Number 2 (189 views)

Number 3 (117 views)

Jesse Spencer wetsuited, a dream come true

I was bored one day, so I looking at the fmforums (the male celebrity messageboard) to see what photos I could find. It just about made my day, when I found photos of Jesse Spencer wearing a wetsuit. If you have no idea who he is. He played Billy Kennedy from 1994 to 2000 in Neighbours. Right now he is best known for his current portrayal of Dr. Robert Chase in the medical drama House. Which I must add I have never seen, since it’s on a $ky channel.

If you want to see more photos of the very sexy Jesse Spencer wearing a wetsuit, then check out photos.wetsuitlads.co.uk/famous/jesse-spencer/.

He can also be found on twitter at twitter.com/Jesse_Spencer

Wetsuit prison

One of my friends was trying to be funny. When helping me get in the wetsuit, before I had time to get my arms in the shaves he pulled it up, zipping my arms inside the suit. I was totally helpless, till he let me out.

Wetsuit prison

Wetsuit prison

I have a feeling at the end of the month, these will be the most popular photos 🙂

August’s 2011 most popular photos

Each month from now on I am going to post statistics about the top three most looked at photos on my website.

Number 1 (374 views)

Number 2 (372 views)

Number 3 (307 views)

August 2011 cycling statistics

Here are my cycling statistics for August.  My yearly total now stands at 3,890.5 miles. Total miles since April 2003 is now at 20,450.3.

Here is the data from August 2011:-

  • Total cycles: 22
  • Total Distance: 640.5 miles
  • Total Time: 46:49:30 (h:m:s)
  • Avg Speed: 13.4 mph
  • Max Time: 5:24:01 (h:m:s)
  • Max Speed: 30.6 mph
  • Avg Distance: 29.93 miles
  • Max Distance: 71.94 miles

Data from: Garmin Connect.

Here are my favourite cycling photos from the month:-

Out cyclingOut cyclingWetsuit cycleUSPS + Adidas full body suitUSPS + Adidas full body suit

July 2011 cycling statistics

Here are my cycling statistics for July.  My yearly total now stands at 3,250 miles. Total miles since April 2003 is now at 19,809.8. So that will be well over 20,000 by next month!

Here is the data from July 2011:-

  • Total cycles: 26
  • Total Distance: 758.85 miles
  • Total Time: 56:45:26 (h:m:s)
  • Avg Speed: 13.4 mph
  • Max Time: 5:13:16 (h:m:s)
  • Max Speed: 28.1 mph
  • Avg Distance: 29.19 miles
  • Max Distance: 70.02 miles

Data from: Garmin Connect.

So pleased with the amount of cycling I did last month. I did a record number of miles on the bike in once month, well that’s if you don’t count the End to End cycle month, back in August 2009.  So can’t believe it’s two years ago this month that I did it. I was really hoping to do it again this year, but people I was hoping to go with plugged out

Here are my favourite cycling photos from the month

Out cyclingCycling on Old Post LaneWetsuit cyclingWetsuit cyclingOut cycling