Category Archives: training

When I’ve loads of free time, the trails are dry, my bikes are clean and ready to go, yet I’ve no desire at all to go for a ride, I know it’s time for a rest! Several days after the … Continue reading →

Since I told everyone I’d be competing in the Racer Bikes Cup last Sunday I’d better explain why I didn’t. The race would have taken 4 hours to get to by train and starting at 11am meant going on the … Continue reading →

I had another trip to the hospital today for confirmation of how my bone is healing. I went on Friday and a new doctor told me I needed 2 more weeks (I’d gone hoping they’d tell me it was fixed), … Continue reading →

…turns out my ‘bruised’ shoulder was a bit more serious than I first thought.  When the adrenaline from racing had worn off it was really painful, and with no improvement 2 days later I had to pay another visit to … Continue reading →

Ciarán came to visit for a few days on his way home from working in a ski resort in Austria so I took the chance to get out with my camera. As a recovery spin we took bikes on the … Continue reading →

Just coming to the end of an amazing week of hot, dry weather and brilliant Alpine trails. I’ve been working on high end fitness and climbing which is hard work but the reward of singletrack descents make it all worthwhile. … Continue reading →

As of last Tuesday my knee seems to be back to normal so I’ve been getting stuck into training to try and get back to fitness as quickly as possible. Its such a relief and great to be back on … Continue reading →

Today was a bit of a test for how my knee is doing, I decided to try riding some hills and see if it has any effect – all very slow and in the granny ring! Felt ok at the … Continue reading →

After a lot of effort and negotiating from everyone involved it’s finally all come together and the other day I went to collect my new bike! I’ll be riding for UCD CC on a new Trek Elite 9.8 with Shimano … Continue reading →

I only just made it on the plane from Leeds to Dublin after 3 attempts to get through airport security – they don’t like bike tools and understandably weren’t too keen on letting me through with a Lumicycle nightlight battery … Continue reading →