Sunday, 12 October 2025

Gridiron 107.5km bike ride

Wow.
Did it.
Groin was so so soooo sore.
However my recovery (currently) is remarkable. Tired but not hugely sore and able to move about. Uber to A's for food as don't think I'd of been able to cycle - certainly didn't want to cycle.

So let's break it down.
At about 35km my groin was sore and I had weird pins and needles / restless legs. In fact the sore groin and restless legs kept going the rest of the day. Groin getting steadily sorer. 

Right shoulder so sore - reckon that's all about position on the bike for all those hours.

Really happy with fact my bits felt fine. Shorts good, chamois cream worked so well. 

Glutes sore 
Quads sore
Top of thighs under butt - sore 

Walked up one hill 
With about 25km to go if someone said did I want a lift I'd of bitten off their hand for one. 
Really tough. 

Also not 100% about nutrition. 
The bacon bap at the end reinvigorated me so much I'm wondering if I'd don't eat enough on the ride 🤔

Absolutely delighted though.
Did it.

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