We all love cycling because on a bike anything is possible - That was one of many thoughts that passed through my mind last Saturday as I attempted to climb the height of Mount Everest on a bike in a single day. The day began with a beautiful orange sky at 4.45am at the summit…
When you reach the summit of Tickincor at Harneys cross 3 choices await. Turn left, down Boola hill towards Rathgormack. Turn right and follow the route of The Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford down the 8km Mountain road towards Clonmel. Then there is option number 3. The other 2 choices see you travel downhill and…
Training is a funny thing. A few weeks ago I spoke to a friend who had completed the Mallorca 312 in flying shape. His longest training spin in preparation was 3 1/2 hours. He did work to a really good specific programme but I must admit that speaking to him relieved my own anxieties…
Like many cyclists I set goals for myself. The best ones are those with a reason behind them which gives added motivation. Over the years some goals have been achieved whilst others have missed the target but still managed to take me in new and worthwhile directions. This year one of my main goals is…
Climbing the height of Mount Everest in a single day on a bike requires a different type of training regime. Rolling around the back roads of Tipperary and Waterford, looking in over ditches isn't ideal. However today, as I focused upon my Everest training programme I found myself looking into rather than over ditches. The…
