Moel Famau

30km ride took 3 hours 30 mins. Although there was a great climb of 700m that I was pleased about.

Basic route available at the following address: www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php?id=1354


Total Time: 3 hour 30 mins
Average HR: 155 bpm
Top HR: 208 bpm

Llandegla

Llandegla blue today. I didnt have a lot of time so thought I would try the blue for a change. The blue flows a lot more than the red and is really good for a quick sprint. Ok it isn't as technical as the red but as long as your having fun who cares what colour track your riding.

One note is that they were tree felling when I was there so watch out for logs and lorries as they were felling right next to the track of the blue. On the way home someone ran into the back of my car so although the ride was good I wasn't best pleased.

Total Ride Time: 40 mins
Average BPM: 170

Llandegla

Did Llandegla Red in 1 hour 5 mins today. Quite please as I haven't been able to get out on my bike as much as I wanted due to various job and university interviews.

Total Ride Time: 1 hour 5 mins
Average BPM: 162

Moel Famau

Moel Famau training today. Did a replica of the Merida Ruthin 50km route. Can tell that my fitness on the climbs is getting better. I've started doing some core stability training to improve my fitness after reading WhatMountainBike Magazine.


Total Ride Time: 2 hour 30 mins
Average HR: 162 bpm

Llandegla

Llandegla today. Really got some speed on the initial climb that took 15 mins. Trying to get in some practice bunnyhopping and manualing to nail the down hill bits quicker to break the 1 hour mark.


Total Time: 1 hour 5 mins
Average HR: 175

Moel Famau

Went out again today up to Moel Famau, an early start at 6.00 am. Felt a lot better after two days off the bike and a lot stronger on the hill climbs.

Interesting it looks like Flintshire/Denbighshire are going to be building more trails in the area as their is signage for a new red and black route at the car park, but sadly no trails :(

Total Distance 37km

Average HR: 160bpm

Average Speed Approx: 11km

Time Taken: 3 hours 30 mins

Moel Famau

More training again today to try and condition my body for another Merida Marathon. Started using High 5 4:1 that tasted really nice compared to SIS PSP. I also purchased some Banana and Mango Recovery stuff from Torq that was rather tasty although I always use less than what they seem to recommend. Although I am feeling the burn after two days of riding, hopefully I’ll get over to Cannock tomorrow to see what the trails are like there and riding new stuff will hopefully improve me technically.

Total Distance: 25km

Average HR: 166bpm

Average Speed Approx: 12km

Time Taken: 2 hours 9 mins