Callout
Where do I begin….
I’ll start with the riding part and the way I think I’ll best train myself up for this ride of a lifetime! So my plan of attack is, over the weeks progressively increase the kilometers I do, and then when I reach approximately 250 to 300 kilometers start decreasing the number of days spent on the bike. Ideally, I’d like to be averaging 80kms (tried to test that out by riding out to Eltham and back… only managed about 50kms, but that’s for a different time and place to talk about, a dark day…) a day, 3 days in a row, somewhere around that ballpark. Saying that, it’s been so hard to fit it in with this festive season, Christmas antics, etc., ….
To add into the mix, I’ve found out I’ll have a bit of trouble training pretty much all this week, I’m seriously contemplating just doing an 80 to 90km stint on the flat at ‘the training ground’ all in one day, probably not going to happen, more like wake up 7am and smash out 30km’s… we will see as I said so much in the air.
Talking about the training ground we had a little minor issue where I had to tighten my cleats as my shoe kept coming out. In particular my right foot cleat, it’s just getting too buff I reckon haha! Nah I think it’s just the force required and the angle that did it and also the orthotics might have also contributed to it. Anyway, Buster was there to save the day because we were doing some filming that same day, lucky eh ?!
So what was Buster and I up to? Well, we were shooting a film clip for a short social inclusive song that was written by David Jones and recorded by ‘The Suspect Country Bicycle String Band’, it’s a fantastic song about me, what happened to me, where I’m going on this ride and the message I’m sending. Buster did all the editing and it pulled up grouse, hats off to you Buss!!
Take a squizz!
So what’s up with the sponsors? Some great/fantastic news, we have two sponsors who have jumped on board:
PARAMOUNT HEALTH & FITNESS CLUB, Real people, Real results, Unreal culture is the motto and it’s 110% hit that nail on that head!
ASCOT VALE CELLARS, as the name indicates a drink in or drink out kind of cellar (my local) but it’s more than that it’s more a social setting, that’s my feeling, everyone knows everyone and if you don’t, you will within about 10 minutes of entering!
I truly couldn’t thank them enough for the opportunity now and in advance!
The media side… gotta love the 2 hour accumulative throughout the day of socials you need to do or time spent you need to do, to keep up with everything… maybe over-exaggerating a tad but as we get closer to the ride I’ll want to start hitting home runs out of the park on this! So this kind of a callout to anyone who knows the in and outs of socials, and would be willing to help and lend a hand to shoot a message on the socials (bottom on website) or email australian4points@gmail.com
Where to next is the question?
I need to get up to 150kms a week by the end of January when I will probably blog next. Easily doable, it’s just a matter of knuckling down (motivation levels key)!! Could be tricky over the first week but apart from that all on track. Also I want to get to and from Port Fairy for some recovery sessions, salt water works wonders for my legs. Found that out yesterday in torquay so I want more!
Got another meeting with the stroke foundation to work out some logistics that I dont want to bore you with.
Hopefully some more filming with another song I’m thinking of, it’s growing on me, this filming.
I tell you it feels good to be on track, for a period of time I didnt think we were but we are, so I’m happy.
On that note, I’m out without a doubt..
Peace and a very Happy and safe New Year to you all.
