What a gorgeous morning today (Sat 9 Feb). Woke up and looked out the window and thought the perfect day to go cycling.
Dusted the old cobwebs of the bike only to my horror I find that my gloves and helmet have been infested with mould 
Not letting that put me off, I went to the bike shop and purchased some new ones as couldn’t be bothered to sit there and waste another hour cleaning my old stuff. I also treated my self to some proper clothing so purchased a base & middle layer. I swear cycling is an expensive sport. Still need some cycling shorts but will have to wait for another day.
Anyway now that I am kitted up went home and got dressed, adjusted the seat etc and away we go.
The route I planned took me from my home – Maidenhead – Windsor – Datchet – Langley and back home.
Was lovely cycling along the Jubilee River which runs parallel to the M4 between Slough & Maidenhead, a very nice man made river, lots of ducks, swans and marshes.
From Maidenhead I had to go via the A4 after breathing in fresh air the pollution from the cars affected me and was coughing a while (remind me to buy a face mask for future) I don’t know how some cars pass their MOT with the amount of fumes they giving out.
To get to Windsor from Maidenhead got on the A308 very busy road and people drive like maniacs, some nice scenery – will check out Bray Lake one day.
In Windsor – normal views of the Castle was being a bit naughty ducking and diving in between the traffic then on to Datchet, Langley and back home. (nothing exciting here just the A4 and some other roads).
Thought I would be very tired but I am actually feeling fine. I stopped for about 3 minutes at the level crossing and my heart rate dropped form 151 to about 116. Any health experts know if this is good or bad? Please do let me know..
Total distance of 23.85 miles in 1h 30, Max Speed = 24.5mph, Avg Speed 15.2mph, Max HR = 165, Avg HR = 147, Kcal Burned = 1235.
Considering I don’t have a bench mark so not sure if this is good or not, will do this route again and will compare.
I didn’t feel out of breath at all during the cycle, legs are feeling a little tired but I’m sure a good stretch and hot bath will sort that out.
