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@stedlocks
Fair play fella!
I didn't even know you had issues with anxiety.....
I've been wanting to do something like this as well....I cycle long distances quite regularly, but am only ever competitive against myself, if that makes sense. I tend to think of long rides as a nice way of getting somewhere and seeing nice things, rather than training. Just get on your bike and then think of where you are going to go.....I find that way, it's less daunting. If I set out, thinking I'm going to do 100 miles off road, I don't really enjoy it till afterwards, but if I just set out and make it up as I go along, the mileage total at the end is always a surprise....and I've stroked some nice dogs and spoken to some interesting folk along the way....double bonus!
Make use of the canal network too, as its traffic free with lots of good things to see......I'm more than willing to go for a spin with you, rota permitting as always!