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  • Flat out in the Fens 2009

    One work to describe the Fens Race - long!

    Non of my friends had entered this ride so I found myself in the unusual position of being alone at the start. I waited for a group to head to the start…

  • Pre race nerves

    It’s been another tortuous few days of feeling I’ll. This time it’s on my chest and knocked me for six. Still I was determined to see how I felt on race day so headed off to the B&B in Bourne.

    The…

  • Training round up

    This has been my break through week. Finally got over illness, backed off rowing and got some miles in.

    I took every opportunity I could to get on the bike, be it a sprint round the block, and indoor session or…

  • Training round up

    Illness and weather; I feel the world’s conspiring to destroy my training this summer. I’ve tried getting out several times but the legs still feel hollow.

    I’ve begun to panic slighly about the Etape as its not far away. To combat…

  • Training round up

    Still feeling run down so this week’s only ride wasn’t the longest. Headed out to the Cotswolds again in the beautiful sunshine.

    The first half of ride was superb, great roads, light traffic and beautiful weather. The second half was the…

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Welcome to the personal blog of Robert A J Ford, a professional interface developer based in the UK.

I started this blog in 2007 to record my cycling training leading up to the Etape. I've never been one for diaries but this format works well with my job and lifestyle so I expanded it to record details of other training and events.

As the blog grew it became a space where friends and family could follow what I am up to. Their feedback has inspired me to keep writing. I hope you find something of interest and please feel free to leave comments.