Well the winter has been long, cold and loads of snow. I can't recall a year as bad since we have been in Canada, every week it seems we have had at least one major snow storm.
Last year I managed to get myself moving and started cycling whenever I could, it started as something to get me a little fitter and ended up where I couldn't stop whenever I had chance.
The winter has been cruel and I barely get out once every few weeks.
This year to make sure I keep going I have set myself an early goal, I have with a few friends signed up for the Paris - Ancaster spring race. its a 40 or 70km race over road, trail, mud and fields. We are attempting the 40km this year, details can be found at the link below.
http://www.parisancaster.com/index.html
So far this year I have just about managed a few short 10km rides on the very slippery and wet roads and maybe 5 or 6 short sessions in the gym, there is a great app which records progress I really encourage anyone who works out to use it, Endomodo is a free app and has kept my interest in fitness by tracking a multitude of information, try it out.
https://www.endomondo.com
And what will I be riding?
Below is my ride, I invested in a decent bike last year after struggling with a cheap mountain bike, the Specialized Crosstrail sorts disc, is a fantastic ride and has helped me keep interest and allowed my speed, distance and duration to move in the right direction.
http://www.specialized.com/ca/en/bikes/fitness/crosstrail/crosstrail-sport-disc
wish me luck!!
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