Ride Wrap

What a beautiful morning

Editor — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:00:38 +0000

In the absence of the real editor, I thought I would take to opportunity to update The Wrap with a picture story wrap.
The morning began with tea and challah toast. Strippy decided that the best way to avoid the Arjay pain machine was to stop on the side of beach road and leisurely change two flats (one flat casued by glass and the other by glasser) while the crowd watched on and A did his 27 push ups. The group was eventually reunited in the outskirts of Franskton where we rolled through the Mt Eliza loop before being punished by the Red Pain Machine being comandeered by he with the huge engine.

Highlights – the sensational warm windless morning and speedy return trip along the highway
Lowlight – missing Ed who elected to go CAMP’ing.
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(A’s report) – Arthur or Martha…

Editor — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:01:51 +0000

Not wanting to discriminate and choose between the 2, I decided to pay them both a visit…

Martha welcomed me with a big, wet kiss as I bathed in her arms for 1200 of the best metres.

And then I mounted my trusty bicycle to call on my old mate Arthur. Failing to call ahead I arrived to find he wasn’t there, however he was kind enough to leave a comfortable seat out for me to rest my weary body before the return journey home.

Finished the training day off with a 45min run off the bike, the days push up requirement and some much needed stretching.

Dinner was catered for by my Mexican friend Blue Corn and an ice-cold Bohemia beer whilst waiting for the burrito to cook.

Would’ve loved some company….

Hope you guys are having a great camping weekend!!

Ahmad

(Editor) – Well done A-bomb. You WILL be an Ironman!

Spot the Difference…

Editor — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:02:57 +0000

Ahhh… The mid week long ride – got to love it. 2 weeks ago I was on my own. Yesterday I was in good company with A-Bomb. And he lived up to his name as I heard the ‘KABOOM’ as we headed up Balcombe Hill.
Several days of swim, bike and run in Adelaide obviously took its toll on our friend.
It was all damage control from there back to Melbourne. A quick stop at Mornington for a Red Bull and Coke (don’t tell Dazza ShotzMan) and A got his second wind. With a strong head wind it was a tough ride for home but we got there eventually.
A Pilates session at Acacia Health and a good feed at Remezzo ensured a well replenished body for Wednesdays training.

TDU… Last couple of days

Editor — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:19:16 +0000

More push-ups, more cycling, more Mexican.

There is a common theme with any trip that the Wolf Pack makes.
1. Activity = cycling, triathlons, with a bit of swimming and running thrown in (this time push ups featured as well).
2. LOL = always Lots Of Laughs.
3. Food of Choice = last time it was the Souvlaki; this time it was the Burrito.

A few pics to finish off…

TDU… Pastries, Push-ups, Pedalling

Editor — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:42:36 +0000

Eventhough the cycling has been great, a little cross training has helped to spice our rides up.
The 2012 Push-up challenge has taken shape with several of the Wolf Pack getting serious about adding more muscle to their frames.
Johnny chooses more pastry to add to his daily energy consumption.
Dinner at Jasmin which is probably the reason why most of us felt a little sluggish on the ride today.

TDU…

Editor — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:46:40 +0000

Long day in the saddle and sun with not that many km’s covered… 105km – part hills, part coastal roads, part highway.
No complaints though. Great roads, good company no time constraints.

TDU… Day 1 (for us)

Editor — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:51:50 +0000

Day 2 for the Pro’s. Will Clarke won the stage into Sterling. ArJay won the prize for best dressed in his new Cannibal kit.

Pics…
1st – we have arrived
2nd – ArJay having a reflective quiet moment
The next few – gentle roll up and down the Adelaide hills
2nd last – chosen mode of transport to the Pool.
Last – Carbo loading dinner at Parlamento

Wrap up for the week that was…

Editor — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 07:58:44 +0000

Rest day with a week full of potential.

Tuesday…
Long ride to Safety Beach

Half Wheel Willie gets 1st prize in the WYMTM competition on Cycling Tips

Wednesday…
Wild, wintery weather set in.
Stuck to indoor training

Thursday…
Tour de Burbs – wet, wet, wet.

Friday…
More rain = cycling indoors

iDMe launches its new and improved range of fully customizable wrist bands.

Saturday…
John Maclean Foundation fundraiser hosted by Urban Hotel Group, Shotz Sports Nutrition, Pete Jacobs and Leon Griffin. A full day of Swim, Bike, Run, ask the expert and nutrition tips from Big Dazza.

Strength session with Junior ALF.

Sunday…
Ride to Warrandyte (75% on bike paths) with PJ, Accountant Rob and some of the Wolf Pack.

Weekend finished off with blue skies – Summer has returned.

A good week.

It’s over!!!

Editor — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:31:06 +0000

After 21 consecutive days of cycling (same as a Grand Tour) and approx 1700km covered (about half of a Grand Tour), I’m having a rest day.
The alarm buzzed at 4.40am this morning, and I woke to the sound of blustery wind working its way through the trees. I took that as a welcome sign to hit the ‘off’ button, roll over and have a couple more hours sleep.

I’ve learnt a few things over the past 3 weeks that I’d be happy to share…
1. Rest and recovery is important.
2. Stretching and massage is worth the effort.
3. It’s a lot easier to train in a group or with friends than by yourself (if it weren’t for the Wolf Pack there would be no way I would do this on my own – thanks).
4. Every sunrise heralds the start of the greatest potential in your day, when expectation and hope exceeds reality.
5. I actually felt stronger in the last few days as compared to the 2nd week.

Last challenge was 100 push ups per day for 30 days.

I’d like to continue with another challenge which may go for 1 day, 1 week, 1 month or whatever time frame required to complete it.
Please comment with your Realistic ideas for my next challenge.

Strength, Health and Happiness
Jojo

Number Crunch…

Editor — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:00:09 +0000

20 = the number of consecutive days of cycling I’ve completed (approx. 1500km)
4 = the number of yummy cupcakes that were consumed prior to the ride (thanks Mrs ArJay).
33.9 = the number of kilometers it took for my legs to warm up this morning.
0 = the number of walkers whose lives we put in danger on the bike paths (previous best = 1).
14 = the number of days Halfer has been on his upmarket holiday, riding with his Snobbish WolfPack. (we’re just very jealous).
138 = the number of FaceBook “likes” Halfer has received for his photo in the Cycling Tips competition.
138000 = the number of FaceBook “likes” Halfer needs to win the photo comp… Vote for his pic by clicking here and then hit “like” on the left of the photo.
8 = the amount of hours sleep I require tonight.
6 = the amount of hours sleep I will most likely have tonight.