Audax rides

It’s a very good route through one of my favourite parts of Scotland to ride.

We actually took quite a lot away from this one as this is the first audax we’ve done together where we made the tough decision to stop riding together and go at our own pace.

Gabi was having a tough time from the start as, unknown to us at the time, she was coming down with a stinky cold and was struggling to keep up energy levels. But we carried on as best as we could and I would always wait up for her. At a little over the halfway point, when I was wet and finding it hard to keep warm while waiting or riding with her, I left and head off at my own pace.

It sounds kinda harsh reading this back but it was the only option which meant neither of us had a wholly terrible time; she was happy to spin on at her own pace and would keep warm doing so; and I would go at my pace and hopefully warm up a bit. We’ve both ridden the roads a hundred times so we weren’t exactly in uncharted territory or anything.

Normally we get around the route together at a decent pace with no issues, so it was a bit of a downer to leave her behind, especially since I’ve been looking forward to this event all winter. But I guess we’ve now experienced a new challenge together and hopefully we’ll be better equipped for any hiccups on future rides.

Gabi finished with plenty of time to spare :)