by The time has gone really quickly and the big ride is only four days away! Tomorrow I’m heading to the Excel to register and get my numbers and tags. I’ve received my BHF jersey which I’ll be wearing on Sunday. Hopefully the additional support from the BHF cheer points will help when my legs start going.
My training has gone as well as it can – I’ve done all but one of the long rides and have managed most of the shorter ones as well. There’s just a couple of short taper rides to do before Sunday which won’t be a problem. I’ve decided to skip going to circuit training this week just in case I injure something!
I put my bike in for a full strip-down service a couple of weeks ago so everything is running smoothly. I’m booked into a hotel for the Saturday night so 1) I actually get some sleep without being disturbed by the kids and 2) I won’t need to panic Sunday morning when trying to get to the start. In 2013 I was running late as I couldn’t get to my car park due to the road closures. I had to go around the houses and ended up having to sprint to the Olympic park to make my wave in time. Not the best preparation for a long ride! I’ve booked a different car park this time which is slightly further away from the start but nearer to the finish.
Fingers crossed for G
I’m writing this halfway through stage 17 of the Tour, things are looking good for Thomas and I’d love to see him in yellow in Paris, even though it will stop Froome breaking numerous records. It’s a shame that Cav clearly wasn’t fit and that most of the sprinters have gone home. I wonder if Sagan will finally get a win on the Champs-Élysées?