23rd August - Bike

Hackney to Rotherfield
73km - approx 4 hours

PJ and KT caught the train up from TW so they could ride with us. The general route was: Greenwich walkway > Blackheath > Bromley > Biggin Hill > Westerham > Chidingstone Causeway > Fordcombe > Langton > Eridge > Rotherfield.

Felt great for the first 45km, were some amazing downhills, I felt strong on the rolling uphills and although found it hard, I was ok on the steep ones too. However, we stopped at a pub for a lemonade at Chiddingstone, where I felt great upon arrival, but an hour later when we left I had lost all my energy, and I had very heavy legs. Accoring to Si Richardstone this is known as 'visiting Cafe Bonk' in the cycling world, so I was glad to hear it's not just me this happens to.
Post Cafe Bonk happened to coincide with some horrible hills, especially Langton to Rotherfield.

I played football today though with no huge problems, so recovery looks ok.