Things I have learnt

1. I can do this

Went out yesterday on a 40 mile ride, from my house to Devils Dyke nr Brighton. It is part of the route that I will be riding in June, and I want to build up the mileage by about 20 miles per month on my massive weekend ride.

Feb - 40 Miles
Mar - 60 Miles
Apr - 80 Miles
May - 90 Miles
Jun - 100 Miles

I am increasing my weekday evening rides to 2 Hrs Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri.
That should do the trick.

2. Buy a map

One small challenge is that I didn't complete yesterdays ride, I didn't make it to Devils Dyke as I couldn't find it. Somehow the South Downs Way left me, I pedaled mightily on in the direction of Brighton and somehow I ended up going in a 16mile circle.

Picture the scene... Friday morning 0845 - The South Downs Way:

"Hi Amy, this will take a little longer than I thought, but I will be back to take the kids to see Bolt. What time does it start? Right see you later".

"Puff, puff, puff bloody hills, puff puff wheeeeeeeeeeee (Downhill bit) RIGHTEOUS! RIIIGHTEOUUS! (Fast downhill). Cool, that looks like the A27. Hang on, Findon, f**king Findon!? How did I end up further East that I started? Bollocks, I'll take that track there"

"That pile of mud looks familiar"

Friday morning 1045 - The South Downs Way:

"Hi Amy, I seem to be at exactly the same point I was when I phoned you 2 hrs ago."

"Yep, I'll have another crack on Sunday, when I have bought a map!"

Bugger.