120 mile ride

Saw the Osteo first thing and got some ultrasound on the knee and suction on the shoulder. Claire also showed me how to tape up my itb. She asked me to just ride to Brighton and not back, so I hearded out into the glare of the hottest day of the year so far, through the commuter congestion and out towards Westerham. From there on to Lingfield and the A22 around Uckfield. From there it was signs to Lewis with a little detour right to go over Ditchling beacon (no icecream at the top this time) and down into Brighton. 4hours after setting off I was devouring a baked potatoe with prwns and pineapple followed by lemon tart with raspberry coulie. Feeling slightly bloated I decided the knee was holding up well enough to make a start back. I could always get the train at Haywards Heath. No I couldn't, come on this is Ironman training. I knew I would cruise back if it killed me. The last hill was tough. My gearing is a little low, which may have to be changed before the big one. Anyway I made it back and jumped in the jacuzzi at the gym, stretched of the calves in the steam room and sat in the plunge pool for as long as I could. The membership fee is really worth it!