Monthly Archive: June 2018

Kayaking 1

Dearne Valley Quadrathlon – Results and Photos

The provisional results are out from Dearne Valley Quadrathlon and I’ve spent some time in Excel working out split times, ranks and such like. I’m more than pleased with my times. The win was of course good, but better than that is my time for the kayak section. This time last year I’d be somewhere near...

Sunset over Manvers Lake 1

Dearne Valley Quadrathlon – Race Report

Eight weeks after injuring my achilles, during which time I missed the first Quadrathlon race of the season, I felt as though it was mended enough to run again. I wasn’t 100% sure how it would cope with a race situation but I was looking forward to the Dearne Valley Quadrathlon so decided to give...

Ramsey 1

Summer Continues

The gorgeous summer weather continues here. 25.5ºC yesterday which was plenty hot enough, especially for lawn mowing! 20ºC today was mouch more comfortable and lovely blue skies throughout. The sea is feeling as though summer is here and the garden is growing well. I had a busy day on Monday, starting off the day with a...

Chilling on the Beach 1

A Day on the Beach

With my brother Jay and his family visiting for the weekend and the sun shining it seemed silly not to have a day on the beach. Jay, Harry and I went out for an ride in the morning. I made sure it was a hilly one for them. No big climbs just something that was...

The Start 1

Colwyn Bay Blast – Take 2

I started Surf Skiing last year as a new challenge so that I could take part in Quadrathlons. From there, I soon found myself taking part in the Colwyn Bay Blast, my first ever surf-ski race. I did terribly. My lack of skills, no paddle training and old, uncomfortable kit saw me finish last after...