1st July 2012

After not being out the bike for almost three weeks, went out and logged up 61 miles in 3hrs 54 mins, really happy with that, as after around 10 miles i was thinking it was only going to be an hour or so. Thighs are feeling it a bit now.

Total miles: 509

17th June 2012

Alan's challenge, a photo by Dawn C. Miller on Flickr.

17th June 2012

Alan's challenge, a photo by Dawn C. Miller on Flickr.

Training continues indoors thanks to the rain so looks like a rowing machine & MJ is the way to go!

15th June 2012.

Weather is shockingly bad, and is not likely to improve ove the weekend. Have a shot of a Turbo trainer, and just purchased a rowing machine, so no excuses

Alan's Challenge Photos

Alan's Challenge Photos, a set on Flickr.

Took a few photos of Alan on his bike today. At least the weather stayed fair for the duration of the 'shoot'

1st June 2012

52m - Lochgelly - Glenrothes Loop. Did this run on my own, enjoyable a lot of cyclists out for a Friday morning, sun shining not much traffic, did some more this run to take me past the 50 miles.

Total miles =  448

30th May 2012

36m - Lochgelly Loop. Run with the bike shop to Lochgelly from the bike shop towards Thornton then along Strathore road towards Cluny. Along to Cardenden, on to Lochgelly and Cowdenbeath before heading towards Kinross, we turned along past Vane Farm, Portmoak and Scotlandwell through Leslie then back home. Getting used to this cylcing malarky.

Total miles = 396

23d May 2012

40m - Collessie Adventure. 3rd run with the guys from Leslie Bike Shop, I have no idea the roads we went on but do remember a place called Collessie. As there were around 25 - 30 of us, we were applauded going through small villages... the locals must have thought it was some sort of race which was really cool. Good run, stayed close to the front and kept pace.

Total miles = 360

21st May 2012

37.7m - Kinross - Portmoak run. Completed this run on my own and was quicker this time by around 10 minutes. Really chuffed.

Total miles = 320

16th May 2012

37.7m - Kinross - Portmoak run. 2nd run with the Guys from Leslie Bike Shop, feeling a bit better about going with them as my neighbour Mike goes too. During this trip I met 3 guys who I actually work beside. Cycling is so much easier when in a group and having someone to chat with who is at the same kind of fitness level as yourself. Really enjoyed the run.

Total miles = 282

7th May 2012

14m - Goatmilk Loop x 2. Thought I would do some hills so this one seemed the best at the time. It wasn't too difficult but my legs hurt in the morning. No pain no gain as they say.

Total miles = 216

1st May 2012

21m - Burntisland Circular.

Another trip with Scott. A few drops of rain but nothing to worry about, it was a bit cold though.

Total miles = 216

30th April 2012

21m - Burntisland Circular.

Another trip with Scott. From Dean park along to Burntisland via some lovely country roads full of dirt and cow poo, getting used to testing myself to see how fit I am. Improving on every cycle.

Total miles = 195

23rd April 2012

28m - Kinross Loop.

A wee run to Kinross via Auchmuir bridge and back through Scotlandwell, good run.

Total miles = 174

2nd April 2012

24m - Kirkcaldy Circular x2.

Was invited to go through to do a tour of Kirkcaldy with Scott who I work beside. Heading from the Dean Park along past Asdas then down through Dysart, along the prom then up Oriel Road back towards Dean Park before repeating the route again. Good fun to cycle and chat with someone.

Total miles = 146

29th March 2012

51m - Glenrothes - St Andrews - Glenrothes. 


A beautiful day so a trip to St.Andrews was done. Headed out to Lundin links and then onto the A915 back road to St. Andrews but forgot that there was quite a hill to negotiate but the downhill parts made up for the effort going up. After reaching St. Andrews, I cycled along to the West Sands and relaxed for a bit. Phoned Dawn to let her know I was ok. Returned home along the A91 to Cupar but there was a nightmare of a head wind and was only travelling 7mph. Kept going and was so glad to eventually arrive back and collapse on the patio gasping for water. Was totally shattered.


Total miles = 122

15th March 2012

16m - Glenrothes Circular Route.

After my trip to Cupar decided just to do three circuits of Glenrothes, nothing exciting as you can imagine.

Total miles = 71

13th March 2012

29m - Glenrothes - Cupar - Glenrothes.


Bit the bullet and decided to go to Cupar and back. Was a lovely day and made Cupar in what seemed no time at all. On returning home via the deer farm, I noticed that the cars dont really give you much room. In particular a black BMW estate (52 Plate) which seemed to brush by me a bit too close for my liking so a couple of choice hand gestures were made. Made it home and felt really good.

Total Miles  = 55

11th March 2012

14m - Glenrothes Circular Route

Second time on the bike, bum still hurts but bravely did 14 miles round the Genrothes Circular route.


Total miles = 26

9th March 2012

27.5m - Leven Burnturk Circular.

First time out with the guys from Leslie Bike Shop, turned up and saw what I was up against... guys who look like they have been cycling for quite some time. I thought I was way out of my league, but did it anyway. Mind you, at the first big hill I got into the wrong gear and was ready to turn back, thinking to myself I cant do this but battled on and got some bits of advice from the more experienced riders which was nice.

Total miles = 244

5th March 2012

12m - Glenrothes Town Circular.

First time on my new road bike and I'm sorry I don't remember the saddles being as uncomfortable as this when I was a lad!