New sponsors

Id just like to send my thanks out to Tony at A1 multisport and Tony at Larkfield cycles for there help and wealth of knowledge with all my kit getting me ready for the 70.3 world champs in Vegas.
http://larkfieldcycles.co.uk/
http://www.a1multisport.co.uk/

Thanks guys all your help has been invaluable.

Larkfield cycles Kent premier cycle centre

I thought it was about time i mentioned my local bike shop on my Blog,as the guy's  in the shop have helped me out no end from sourcing Di2 wiring right down to basic service items and consumables.

For all your cycling needs be it everyday commuting,right up to exotic super bikes,Larkfield cycles has something for everyone.

Stockist's :

Lightweight Wheels.
Easton components.
Bontrager Carbon.
Shimano wheel centre.
Fizik saddles with full test range.

Assos clothing range.

Altura.

Topeak.

Cateye.

Bikes

Trek.

Cervelo.

Argon.

Pinnarelo.

Yeti. 

Lapierre.

Gary Fisher.

Ridgeback.

Mongoose.

We The People.

Saracen.

http://www.larkfieldcycles.co.uk/

Threshold testing

On Tuesday 20th September i undertook my first threshold test, its fair to say it wasn't a very nice experience and alot harder than i ever expected.

The test consisted of a 20 minute warm up followed by 5 minutes at max effort approx 310 Watts, with 10 minutes recovery and then the 20 minutes max effort slightly lower power. I aimed for 280 Watts and then a long cool down period.

My results are as follows 5 minute test.

And the 20 minute test.

As you can see from the results both efforts are down from my estimated power.

The results state i can produce 3.6 Watts per Kg. Not massive power but pretty good considering i've only been cycling 13 months.

My bike from its former owner. Mr Phil Graves.

The Black Shiv......

Race Kit ....Tried and tested.

My race kit

Trainers long distance and training

Mizuno waverider 12-13-14

Middle distance upto half marathon

Newton gravity neutral.

Sprints upto 10k

Asics Gel DS Racer and Brooks T6

Compression clothing

This brand I've tried and tested all weather's its as good today as the day I purchased it over a year ago.

Compressport UK have flooded the market with what I regard as some of the best compression kit available.

These are the products I use to help me train, race and recover faster.

Sunglasses

I've run and cycled with both Alpina and Oakley and they are superbly made.

Bike (race)

 Specialized Shiv BLACK

2009 Specialised Shiv Black (Med)

Full Sram Red groupset.

Zipp sub 9 disc 2011.

Zipp 808 front 2011.

Adamo ISM tri saddle.

LOOK Keo carbon pedals.

Custom pads and holders to suit Zipp rim profile.

Custom aero front mount bottle.

Frame mounted easy-fill.

Fluro green bar tape and cables.