The People Behind the Push.

Happy : aka Alex Storie.

1) My responsibility is to be one of the #4 vehicle support drivers
traveling from Halifax to Vancouver & make sure the H2V team is in GOOD
spirits & maintain positive attitudes!!.

2) How I got involved was through knowing a couple of the key members of the
H2V Team (Matt & Willie) yep you guys always make it happen!

3) The reason for wanting to get involved was: I hate seeing children
struggle with illnesses & I want to be a part of making a difference. As
well who could not want to support a father with such a passion & LOVE for
his own child's illness?

4) Biggest concerns about the ride: bad weather conditions, injuries &TIME

5) First thing I will do when I get home: Celebrate LARGE with our team &
our teams record breaking Victory for JDRF!!!

Sun..Mr. Golden Sun

IT is funny how the little things in life make such a difference. For example, a good cup of coffee, a great bacon double cheeseburger and Sun Shine while you ride your bike.

I was looking at photos the other day of some of our early season rides, big rain jackets, tights, booties, it was awfull, but we were still out there. 2 hours in the pouring rain seemed like a huge ride and a great accomplishment. But as we are getting closer to our Epic journey across our great country and our training is ramping up it is so welcoming to have beutifull weather.

With Sun Shine every thing is better, for example:

• when we stop for coffee on our rides, we can sit outside


• it takes 15 minutes less time to get ready at 4am with less clothes


• it cuts your water bill in half as you have less laundry to do weekly


• it is easier on your bike and equipment


• it is less dangerous on the roads


• people are in better moods

Now all we need to make sure is that for 9 days in September we get nothing but Sun, Sun and more Sun....

Enjoy your long weekend coming up and make sure you get out in the Sun.

P.S. did you see the weather in Calgary today? GOLF BALL size hail..That is scary on a bike..

Keith

Another Ace in the hole.

Today I would like to introduce Nathanael Oram.

Back in mid June, when I was attending the national JDRF Annual Conference I had the pleasure of meeting Nathanael Oram. Nathanael and I were in a small break out group to review one of the JDRF initiatives and before our meeting started we had the opportunity to discuss H2V. I was impressed; Nathanael knew all about our ambitious adventure and without hesitation said “What can we do to help?” Well, Nathanael has jumped in with both feet. Being a successful investment advisor with Investors Group and native to Halifax, Nathanael is the guy who is helping us stage our big send off from Black Rock Beach at Pt Pleasant Park, on September 14.

I can’t thank Nathaneal enough for his commitment to help create a send off second to none, from identifying the perfect place to launch from, to coordinating the staging and identifying key individuals that should be part of this important send off, such as the Premier, Mayors and councilors, local VIPs, JDRF and all the local supporters.

Nathanael is a trail blazer and an H2V Crusader and one who is willing to make a small sacrifice that will collectively translate to a bigger result for Team H2V and JDRF.

Nathanael, on behalf of Team H2V thank you for your hard work and for being part of the team, even though you are on the other side of the country.

I look forward to seeing you and the rest of the JDRF supporters in Halifax.

Kyle

The Night Ride Strikes Back!

As the H2V team cruises home after an early morning ride, the thought of a night ride looms in the air. The night ride strikes back! That’s right, we are on double duty this week and loving every minute of it. It’s amazing to push at high speeds through town at night. Way less traffic and the warmth of the day still hangs in the air. The volunteers are training too, driving as the pace car and practicing for what lays ahead for all. It’s actually quite hard to drive with a group of riders right behind you. Especially when the group is keeping the pressure high and focused on the task at hand. Everyone needs to be paying attention and even with radio communication, all eyes up at all times!
Rest, recovery and fueling has become an art these days. We are constantly eating and requiring nutritious fuel to keep us going. Also eating while riding is an art. Only liquid food for the majority of the ride, bars and gels help out for that substance feeling that one needs during exercise. It seems complicated, but a little practice and it’s not that difficult.
The challenge has been set, we are working through the adversity and victory is right around the corner!Stay tuned for up and coming news and updates. This peleton isn’t slowing down!

DUN!! or am I?

Wow, i never thought i would say this, but i am done with my bike, or am i?

I have never been a fan of tapering, and the week after STP definately proved that. All week i was itching to get back on my bike, but forcing myself to go easy, 1 hour here, 1 hour there. Stretching, resting and eating, that was the game plan. It actually was a great week, no pressure, lots of food, sleeping in and Wine at dinner..I love my wine, and in the summer i am a big Kettle Valley Pinot Gris fan, i can drink a bottle every night if i wasn't being supervised. I actually weighed myself and gained about 8-10 lbs, that won't look good in the one piece.

But monday rolled around and reality check, time to turn it up. Matt had sent us a template for the next 7 weeks to some what follow to make sure we stayed on top of it. But when monday came my mind and body were still on taper! What was going on, i hate the taper, i am famous for going too long and too far, i might not be the fastest but i will go and come race day i am usually tired. But not this time, i was ready and willing for rest. Okay i thought, just an easy ride with my 5 year old in the demo forest, 20 k not bad, am i logging that as a work out, mmm?

Tuesday, hills..5 am at John Henry's, i forgot how dark it is at 4:30, we are obviously going the wrong way in daylight! Okay, go and get er done. But wait, this doesn't feel good, for the first time in my life i didn't feel like riding, every peddle stroke i felt tired, legs like weights, it is going to be a long day. The other problem is Kyle was my only team mate that day, and i think he was feeling the same as me. We didn't really talk about how tired we were but i could see it in his face, we were like a couple of cows strolling in for dinner, not Horses galloping (which we usually are like).

Wednesday, felt way better, didn't feel tired, rode with my daughter again and i actually got excited about our double ride on thursday, 5am - 8am and then again at 10pm to 1am. To be perfectly honest i was scared, we haven't done a double ride in a few weeks and i don't want to blow up. But you know the more i thought about it the more i thought you can do this, you have trained hard and smart, you are surrounded by great people who support you on this Epic journey and even better you are surrounded by a great team who are there with you 100% and are going through the same things.

Tomorrow at 4:00 am when the alarm goes off, i know i will not second guess getting up, but i will be excited about getting back on the back and getting my bike legs back!

Thanks also to all of you for your support, without you all this journey would not be possible..

Keith

The People Behind the Push.

Suzanne Clement

Media Relations.

Roles / responsibility) and why I volunteered:
When Kyle and Keith asked me back in early April if I would help with the marketing and communications and support JDRF through the efforts of Team H2V - it was a given. As an old IFer with Matt and Jeff, a current co owner of North Shore Athletics with Keith and past client with Kyle at Myron Creative back in my Pacific Newspaper Group days ... the connections were already in place - I knew these guys weren't kidding, they really would ride a cross the country as fast as they could, raise a million dollars for Juvenile Diabetes and that would just be the starting point. I was jumping on board.

But more importantly, as Kyle has to his daughter Taylor, I also have made a promise and commitment to mine. My daughter Lucia was diagnosed with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes when she was just a year and a half. She's now four years old. She knows no other life than one with diabetes. She doesn't deserve this, nor anyone else affected by this insipid disease. I'm determined and dedicated to help find a cure.

*What worries me the most about being on the road for 9 days straight:
Keith. The one-piece cycling suit is particularly scarey.

*What is the first thing I'm going to do when I arrive back in Stanley Park:
Squeeze and kiss my kids... drive straight to Absolute Spa for a scrub down... then, crawl into my big king bed with an even bigger glass of wine... no surprise 'huh Kyle!

Cheers to Whiterock!

We could not document the people behind the push without giving kudos to the people from Whiterock, who (last Tuesday) raised $65,000.00 for the H2V cause.

Our good friend; principal of IF Whiterock & rider support Curtis Christopherson celebrated his 1 year anniversary and invited the H2V team to fundraise at the same time. Top to bottom the evening was a smashing success.

What I like most about the people from Whiterock is their humility & involvement with respect to community. Having worked in & with upper echelon demographics in regions spanning Western Canada and the USA I have been slightly disappointed at the amount of pea-cocking associated with socioeconomic status. Not so in this neck of the woods.

I think its important to note the people of Whiterock at the Innovative Fitness facility have single handedly contributed more than $90,000.00 to the H2V cause since its inception and that amount is still growing! What makes that amount even more spectacular is the fact that NONE of their families and friends are directly affected by Juvenile Diabetes.

This is further support to Kyle’s email Friday giving accolades to Nel in Salmon Arm, Martha Ferguson who’s daughter had a lemonade stand in Toronto and all of the people and communities who have banded together to do what they can and ensure we meet our goal : 1 million dollars and a massive light on diabetes research.

Thank You All!

T.E.A.M.

Watching this year's Tour de France [I can't help it...we are into bikes and charity!] has been nothing short of unbelievable and a real eye opener for Team H2V.

Tour de France and Team H2V? What do they have in common besides the fact they are both bike rides?

Let me explain.

Watching the Tour is less about just an individual against another individual, it is about how a team works together to best have a shot at winning the entire event. There are riders whose main job is to pull their strongest rider to the front and leave him with energy to finish strongly. there are riders that are sent out to challenge the group and push other teams to react and there are even riders who are sent to slow the group down so their lead riders can relax out front. It is planned and each team must defeat their counterparts.

In Team H2V we are building a team of peleton [cycling groups] not to challenge others but to tactically survive our 9 day journey and challenge the idea that cycling is about only one person. We are set to challenge everyone to join hands and be a part of raising a large amount of money......together.

This is a call to join our team, to be a part of a vision that needs your help. This is a call for stronger riders to join in our huge team and help pull us across a nation.

While the story revolves around a father and his daughter, the rest of us now that the glory is in the details of being a part of the bigger team.

Each one of us must dig deep so that we can pas the baton to the scientists to do their leg of the journey. This finish line is only the start line for their team.

Will you help pull a leg? Donate, ride, or help out by emailing us here.

I am proud to introduce Nel P

The people I continue to meet through our website and blog keeps me focused and inspired.

Today I would like to introduce you to Nel Peach, from Salmon Arm BC

From the very first email I received from Nel I could tell that she had something to share and a passion to participate and support Team H2V.
Nel has type one diabetes and is a coordinator of her local “pumpers” support group – people living on insulin pumps. Nel has single handily taken on all the Salmon Arm and Kelowna districts to get the H2V massage out to the community.
Nel and her fellow pumpers have been raising money and are making arrangements, gathering banners and t-shirts to greet Team H2V as we pass through town. Nel has also been making the rounds to speak with her local media outlets and advise them of our event and is coordinating their coverage. Nel’s husband has also jumped onboard by suggesting they round up all the local city Councilors, Mayors and MLA’s.
I was particularly entertained by Nel’s concern to get all this work done as she was leaving for holidays and she is training for the TD Kelown Half Marathon.

One other thing I would like to share with you about Nel is that Nel was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was 42 1/2 and, as Nel told me – “that was 24 1/2 years ago.

Way to go Nel!

We need more people like you across Canada.

I thank you for championing “our” cause and look forward to seeing you and your team in Salmon Arm.

Kyle Balagno

Mid Week.

As the rain and clouds loom over Vancouver, a light week of training is just what the Dr. ordered. After a successful weekend in Washington and Oregon, Team H2V is taking a couple extra days before we start to ramp up the training again. This weekend looks to be full of time in the saddle and we’re not sure if the rain gods will be kind. Oh well, I may not be sunny while we spin across the country either!

As we’ve been mentioning, H2V is gaining unprecedented momentum. It seems daily we are lucky to find out that more and more people are taking notice and offering support in all forms. Just this week our team captain met with our premier Gordon Campbell and received the official stamp of approval on the ride. This is big news everyone, stay tuned for updates.

On a side note, we are 54 days out from attempting H2V’s record breaking ride. Get your bikes into your local bike shop and get ready.
Are you coming out to ride a couple kilometers with us?
Please let us know!

What a Night...

Last night, Team H2V attended the 1 year anniversary for Innvoative Fitness White Rock. Curtis, his team and his clients can only be commended on what was an absolutely fabulous evening.

The evening began with some light speaches from Team H2V, a few of our powerfull videos and was followed up by a live auction. Matt and Curtis very graciously volunteered their services for a day as an auction item, and if i am not mistaken we fetched a pretty good penny for the two of them.

After the auction, the riders hit the crowd, answering all types of questions from the curious supporters. We were talking all night, i dont' think a second went by without conversation about our epic journey. The questions varied from what your average speed will be (then out came the napkin and pen to see if we could do it), to won't your bum hurt? It was just amazing to see so many people interested in what we are doing and wanting to help achieve our goal.

I personally was on a total high (not to mention a few glasses of wine), and can not wait for our next social function, i want to have one every week, the energy was unbeleivable.

As i was saying to a few IF clients last night, it is all good to communicate by email or blog or even phone, but you dont' really get a sense for what is going on until you meet and greet.

I am attatching a cool photo from our photo shoot we did last week with local action photographer Chris Christie, only because i am a picture guy and i think it adds to the blog..

Until next time...

Keith Nicoll

The People Behind the Push.

David Plant.

Marketing & Communications:

Hailing from parts unknown, Dave Plant is a long time friend of Kyle Balagno's who bears a striking resemblance to a certain Hollywood A-lister (which he is sick of hearing about).

What concens me most about the trip is the nudity in the rider van.

I agreed to be a part of this because I own a marketing firm in Toronto, and H2V provided me the perfect outlet to showcase my business on the west coast. Since most of the leg work was done, it was simply a matter of getting my logo on the printed materials.

The first thing I am going to do when we reach Vancouver is break open the watermellon that I will have been filling with gin the entire trip and pass it around to the guys. I don't think Matt, Rich, Will or Keith will drink it, but I know Kyle will.



Leslie Bowling.

Rider Therapist

Leslie joins the H2V riding team with the explicit responsibility of keeping the riders healthy and limber during their trek.

What concerns me the most about the trip is being with 5 guys for 9 days in a 3 by 10 space with poor ventilation. What's even more awkward is that one of the riders has a tatoo /foot fetish and I have a big tatoo on my left ankle.

I agreed to be part of this trip because I have never crossed Canada and this opportunity enabled me to do that. As well, since I am the closest person to an athletic therapist the riders have, I was able to get the time off without using my vacation time.

The first thing I am going to do when we arrive in Vancouver is sprint as fast as I can away from the rider van into the gardens of Stanley park in an attempt to restore my sense of smell.

Strength In Numbers

Team H2V, doubling up in its many forms of business and activity leaders, just returned from an extremely successful trip to the U.S. for the Seattle to Portland ride [otherwise known as the STP]. This was a marking of the the height of cross Canada training and a real gauge for how the team was feeling physically [and even perhaps emotionally].

As a team we were five members that had decided to push the pace the 340km in one day and see just how fast we could knock the course off. As business leaders we have combined to turn this into a mass participation event for our clients and friends to enjoy and train for. By the time the gun had gone off as many as 80 people aligned with Team H2V [Innovative Fitness, John Henry Bikes, North Shore Athletics and Myron Creative] had made it down to Seattle to start their own personal journey, most going distances they had never thought possible; most doing those distances in times they never would have imagined.

All in all 9000 people plus varying support personnel line the back roads to have fun, challenge themselves physically and mentally, and to support one and others journey.

This magnitude of people riding made me think. Team H2V has become much more than just the five riders. It is the people that have begun to add their name to the list of donors, the support people and those that have wished us well. The team is growing in strength and for the most part it isn't a conversation with each individual but the fact that we can feel an army of support beginning to spread the word, beginning to infect others with the desire to help, just being on board with the mission and helping us push our pedals.

Like the STP, where riders are in front of you as far as you can see and behind you as far as you can see, the support is knowing that others are suffering and challenging themselves. The support is knowing that "if they can do it, I can do it." The strength comes from the spirit that is in the air.

Team H2V is growing because of its strength in numbers and while we don't know about each and every one of you we are sure that when you relate the story of the actual riders, of Kyle and his daughter and of the mission that lays in front of us, you are part of the team.

You are adding to the spirit. You are Team H2V. We are drawing energy from the fact that you are out there and we thank you so much for helping us. The energy keeps us going just like the many riders this weekend helped us keep going.

Onwards!

[We'll post pictures asap]

Why We Ride

I received and email last week from Jill, a mother of a 10 year old boy that has recently been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. She had just seen our Team H2V story on CTV News and she immediately sat down and shared her story with me.

After reading Jill’s story I was incredibly touched and it reminded how invasive and disruptive this disease really is, not just for the child who is going through a life altering experience, but their parents as well.

Her note, quickly took me back 10 years to when Taylor was diagnosed and the same feeling of hopelessness that my wife and I shared, when we were first presented with this “life long” disease.

Jill’s fears and frustrations were summed up very succinctly;


“We’re only a little over 2 weeks in and already I forget what life was like
before. As you know, it changes everything and instills a constant fear
that I can’t even begin to put into words. I am up constantly checking on
him in the night like so many other parents I am sure”.

Through this event I have had the opportunity of meeting people from across the country, both in person and through our website, they all have touching and real stories that are the fuel to keep me focused on our goal at hand. To raise a serious amount of awareness and money to find a cure.

Another exciting weekend

The team has been tapering this week for this Saturdays' big ride. A three hour photo shoot today on bikes was mostly stop and go so it wasn't too bad ;)
Along with 9000 riders from all over the world (seriously!) we are participating in the 28th annual 1 or 2 day ride from Seattle to Portland. We alone are a part of a 70+ group going down from our local communities. This event is going to be huge. The weather is looking good and most importantly the people we get to share the experiences with are the greatest. Many of the friends we have introduced here will be there as support and to participate. There will be a lot of victories this weekend. Stay tuned!
The team is staying in Portland after the 330km ride. Possibly heading out to enjoy what Portland has to offer? I'm sure we will sleep well on Saturday night regardless.

Next week the team will be making more appearances to bring awareness. The momentum is consistent and H2V Coast to Coast is redefining itself daily.

These are exciting days that seem to be gaining speed sending us to September in a hurry!

The People Behind the Push.

Carmen & Fred Samuda - Lehman

Drivers - Sweeper Rv.

Fred and Carmen will be serving as convoy support and operatiing the sweep vehicle.

We enjoy contributing to worthwhile causes and supporting family and friends. In this particular instance, it happens to one especially close to our hearts since our nephew is a Type 1 diabetic.

We talked about what we are most concerned about being in such close quarters for 9 days straight and we decided it was body odour - not our own!.

We also discussed what we intend to do upon arriving in Stanley Park. Outside of the obvious joy of dipping our foot in the Pacific (to compliment the dipping of the other foot in the Atlantic) we are both very much looking forward to running to the water faster than 30 km/hr.

H2V Lessons

This Tuesday we would like to present something a little different. The People behind the Push will still be posted at the end of the week but today we want to run through some of the key lessons we (riders) have discussed thus far. (in no particular order).

1. There can be tremendous power in collaboration. When the right people are paired with the right people, there really is no limit to what can be accomplished. Over the past 7 months we have met so many people who have unselfishly invested time, money, and focus to supporting this event. It’s been awesome.

2. All charities need to incorporate the practice of saying thank you at a higher level. Having worked with many charities in the past, this is a disturbing trend that can no longer be justified with ‘most of our board is comprised of volunteers’. It is very easy to acknowledge, support and (with the power if the internet) promote anyone who wants to bring awareness to a cause and particularly one that touches you & yours.

3.. Any group will meet the bar they set for themselves. Originally our H2V goal was set at $600.000.00 (a measure that was attained two months prior to the ride). Thankfully, our group is composed of many A-Type personalities who continued to set the bar over 1 million dollars. This drives us to achieve more. Sure, there are critics (not sure why) who cite ‘in kind sponsorship isn’t really money in the bank’, and we say NO PROBLEM, because we will use the ‘in kind’ to generate 1 million ‘in cash’.

4. There is no “I” in team. Those who make a collective goal about themselves fail to taste the true flavors of what the experience has to offer. This came in the form of everything from riders following their own programs (and peaking way too early) to volunteers requesting specifics (from the riders) around how their journey across Canada would be comfortable? Segue…

5. Everyone has a role. If a group is lucky, roles will not only be filled with people, but people who have strengths in their respective roles. Not strengths in what you think you are good at, strengths in what you are good at. The wrong people in the wrong roles can bring any initiative to a halt. We were lucky with our group in that for the most part we have / had the right people in the right roles!

6. Doing something for charity really surpasses doing something just for oneself. Don’t get us wrong, we know people need a balance of both, but point to the fact charitable contributions are not high (on mass) from the Canadian Corporate contribution standpoint. We are lucky to have partnered with some GREAT organizations like the Vancouver Sun (thanks Jamie), Can West Media, Cannacord Capital (thanks Cam), Sanofi Aventis (thanks Dan), Lionsgate Capital (thanks Frank)… to name a few

7. While doing things for charity, you get the opportunity to meet some truly special like minded people. A unanimous favorite amongst the riders has been Cheryl Wilson Stewart and Malcom Carter, both of whom have thrown themselves into the mix (without a personal connection to Juvenile Diabetes), and really over delivered. We are lucky to be on the team with all of the volunteers and organizers, but these two people have gone above and beyond!

These are 7 of a list of about 50 key lessons we have learned being lucky enough to be considered for this awesome event. Oh yes… we can’t forget an important one.

8. The riders rock! Its important to note we are not ‘professional’ riders. We are recreational hacks at best, with 7 kids under 11 (the youngest being 6 months) between us, running 4 full time businesses, training 20+ hours / week, organizing all ride logistics, helping secure sponsorship dollars and roll out marketing…. who mostly get told to slow down & tone down. We have an excellent group of characters who don’t take themselves too seriously, are capable of getting the job done, and like to have fun.

AND WE WILL TAKE YOUR HELP.

Any way
Any time
If you want a job, email us and ask. matt@innovativefitness.com There are lots.

Dog Days

It is sure tough to call gorgeous mornings and long sunny days the Dog Days but as far as training goes, for me, I have been tired after the back to back workouts last week.

With the Seattle to Portland ride coming this weekend I am happy to be mostly resting and putting in a few hours on the bike. Saturday the team will attempt to ride 340km in under 10 hours as just further preparation for the epic ride across Canada in September. It feels a little odd resting when everything in your mind is saying get on your bike.

While the bike hours are reduced a little this next four days the logistics are heating up even further. From fundraisers to permits, food preparation for the trip, hotels, flights, personnel that can drive and motivating all the various chapters of the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, there just never seems to be a waking moment that there isn't something to do...or forget to do!

We can assure you that the ride will probably be a welcome respite because in between shifts on the actual race we will just rest and recuperate in preparation for our next leg. Practice for the last 6 months has been anything but restful as we all spend more time setting this event up.

Team H2V has taught me so much about the strengths and weaknesses of a team. The event and the energy we have pulled off to date has been remarkable. Thanks to everyone for doing their part.

Now back to filling out these darn permits and working on lights for riding at night. The needs are never quite met but we promise they will be!

I found this morning very inspirational watching the Tour start. A group of riders showed up at John Henry this morning to enjoy some Mount Royal Bagels and Edelweiss Granola. Motivation in any form is a bonus and watching the Tour riders rip it up on the streets of London was killer!

Training is going very well and the legs have felt fast proceeding the big weekend up to the Lake. Tuesday night was an exciting ride as we decided to integrate a "sign sprint" element which proved to build a sense of competition between the riders.

The days are ticking by at an alarming rate, Halifax here we come!!

Riding this week has been amazing. Great weather for training and spending time outside. Early morning rides were cooler than the afternoons for sure! All the boys have serious tan lines from our shorts and jerseys. There have been a few minor breakdowns, but nothing 5-10mins can't fix.

We have ramped up our hours in the saddle and proper recovery is a high priority to keep our bodies in top shape. With just over 60 days until departure, we must keep our focus on success and also make sure we enjoy the journey!

We are all looking forward to a huge event next weekend. The team will drive to Seattle and participate in a ride to Portland. Seattle to Portland is a 200mile group ride which has sold out at 9000 riders! The first 20miles is so exciting, the sound of all those bikes at 5 in the morning is fantastic.

Stay tuned, H2V is growing!

The People Behind the Push.

Frank & Anita Holler.
Frank and Anita Holler are in charge of H2V sponsorship. There is much more to securing sponsorship monies than simply collecting a check Each prospective sponsor must be engaged, courted, negotiated with and then closed in an expedient manner that meets everybody’s needs.

As well as overseeing sponsorship, the Holler’s will quarterback the media van from coast to coast in efforts to raise awareness and research funds for a disease that has personally affected their first born child, Conner.

Rounding out their impressive list of contributions is the personal Gold level sponsorship by Lions Gate Capital, one of Franks many successful companies.


Garret Sherman.
One of Vancouver’s top level bike mechanics, Garret comes to team H2V with his passion of one day leading an elite group of race team of mechanics. Specializing in on-the fly repairs, and thrilled to being making the trek across Canada Garret is a more than welcomed addition to the team!

Big Week

Team H2V has a big week this week.

Training reaches quite a peak over the next 14 days and tomorrow is the start of a some really hard workouts. I'm feeling quite nervous actually because this will really tell us how we are feeling and I'm sure will be an eye opener.

Tuesday: 5am - 8am at race pace and then most of us will go to work, which is not ideal or like the event in September but we have to live.

Tuesday: 7pm - 10pm at race pace again. I'm sure we will be tired but this will tell us how we are doing for back to back workouts.

Wednesday: rest day and probably a little spin to loosen up the legs.

Thursday: same workouts as Tuesday so we will hopefully have ridden about 400km in our race workouts.

Friday: light spin or a rest day and then....

Saturday: a long 4 hour ride from 5am until 9am and back to work.

I hope I'm still married and alive after this week. Wish us luck and we will give you updates this week on how the training is going and how we feel.
Live to ride......a lot.