All along we knew that the cycle from Gothenburg to Oslo was going to be difficult. None of us even for a moment thought "this is going to be easy". I don't think there's any point in doing it if it wasn't going to be difficult. But from our cycle at the weekend we've been on a high - renewed motivation, more enthusiasm and definitely more happy in demeanour.
Why?
Well - we've come up with a plan that will undoubtedly ensure that we succeed in the venture. First of all, we've given up training on the normal cycle routes. Instead we've found some routes with climbs of 400m in altitude in less than a mile - that doesnt sound a lot but a 1:4 gradient on a bike is actually pretty steep.
Tom has managed to get a hold of a copy of a book of cycle routes in scotland - some mediocre, some easy and some insanely difficult. Its our aim to cover about 70 miles in a day with a mixture of hills and flat before we ever set foot in an airport.
When we are able to manage 70 miles we'll be mentally prepared for the 60miles per day that we need to manage. Half the battle will already be won.
All we need to ensure is diet and nutrition are taken care of.
Why?
Well - we've come up with a plan that will undoubtedly ensure that we succeed in the venture. First of all, we've given up training on the normal cycle routes. Instead we've found some routes with climbs of 400m in altitude in less than a mile - that doesnt sound a lot but a 1:4 gradient on a bike is actually pretty steep.Tom has managed to get a hold of a copy of a book of cycle routes in scotland - some mediocre, some easy and some insanely difficult. Its our aim to cover about 70 miles in a day with a mixture of hills and flat before we ever set foot in an airport.
When we are able to manage 70 miles we'll be mentally prepared for the 60miles per day that we need to manage. Half the battle will already be won.
All we need to ensure is diet and nutrition are taken care of.
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