Getting ready to go
So Saturday was it. I finished my training and all that is left is to take it easy this week and it lots of carbohydrates. I had expected to do something long with lots of ascent but instead I did something easy just to get out. The weather was indifferent which didn't exactly motivate me. I eventually got away about 11:30, at least two hours later than usual. Cycled down the Bay and then across the Barrage which I hadn't done before. The tide was full which took away some of the drama bit watching the bridge going up was interesting.
I then went north up the Lon Las taking it easy. I decided to turn around at 1500 and got as far as Rhydfelin. I'd been more enterprising during the week and expanded my circuit out to Cowbridge, which meant dropping down to about 10m and then having to climb back up to about 200m. I had interesting moment as I got near home when I lost both wheels in succession turning left off a major road. I hit a metal inspection cover that was polished to a shine by the traffic. I stayed on but I'm not sure how!
It was at that point I decided that new tyre cases would be a good idea. The Bike Shed had two Bontrager Satellites Hardcase 700C's in so when it stopped raining I took it over and they fitted them and sorted out a few other mechanical issues.
The other good news is that I reached my sponsorship target today, thanks in part to a post I made on a social media site for ex-pat Welshmen in America, www.americymru.com. A member responded with a donation of £10. Some real life friends then brought it up to £1000 but social media has just taken the lead with a donation from the Philippines!