tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58280672583554248622024-02-18T19:37:57.754-08:00lezzzzzz (The moonwalking Bear)Les Bealeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093130887847326361noreply@blogger.comBlogger121125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5828067258355424862.post-30347155244845821022010-09-02T09:22:00.000-07:002010-09-02T09:22:59.739-07:00DC Rainmaker: September Garmin Forerunner 310XT Giveaway<a href="http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/09/september-garmin-forerunner-310xt.html?commentPage=1">DC Rainmaker: September Garmin Forerunner 310XT Giveaway</a>Les Bealeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093130887847326361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5828067258355424862.post-51147874353212321812010-08-18T19:18:00.001-07:002010-08-18T19:24:10.359-07:00The Moonwalking Bear Has Moved<P>The Bear has decided a change is as good as a rest so he has set up a new blog over at wordpress here is the link for the Bears new home<br /><a href="http://lezzzzzz.wordpress.com/"> lezzzzzz the moonwalking Bear </a>Les Bealeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093130887847326361noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5828067258355424862.post-28840802932466980812010-08-17T09:16:00.000-07:002010-08-17T09:37:58.933-07:00My Planned Route for wednesday 18th August<P>I have been thinking for awhile that I wanted to cycle over to where my Sister in Law lives, which is Chalk farm North London. She lives about fourteen miles away from me. The route shown is 13.2 miles that is because it is to where she works.<br /><P>I wont be leaving till 4PM which means that I will be cycling through central London during the busy times should be an experience.<br /><P>I will be taking a camera to take some pictures of some of the London Landmarks particularly for <a href="http://bikingthebay.blogspot.com/"> Stout Biking the Bay </a> <br /><P> <iframe src="http://js.mapmyfitness.com/embed/blogview.html?r=a2c950075e17c2a8ab7f972f829c2d0e&u=e&t=ride" height="700px" width="100%" frameborder="0"><a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-kingdom/merton/737127903788441527">Route to kentish town</a><br/><a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/find-ride/united-kingdom/merton">Find more Bike Rides in Merton, United Kingdom</a></iframe><!-- MMF PARTNER TOOL -->Les Bealeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093130887847326361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5828067258355424862.post-42137456386263577172010-08-16T09:28:00.002-07:002010-08-16T10:18:23.230-07:00New Brakes Blocks on my cheap Mountain Bike<P>I haven't ridden much the last few days apart from a couple little shopping trips.<br /><P>The last time I rode my mountain bike I realised the brakes were not doing there job properly so needed to get some new brake blocks, the trouble is I am a virgin mechanic, anyway ordered two sets of brake blocks from Chain Reaction Cycles seeing has the bike only cost me £56 I wasn't going to spend a fortune on Brake Blocks I know they are important read the one review on the site and he said basically they do what they say on the tin.<br /><P>They cost me the princely sum of £4.00 for two pairs in there sale plus free p&p. RRP is £4.99 for one pair.<br /><P>Anyway fitted them in about twenty minutes, but they were binding, after some lunch and a quick scour of the Internet YouTube is my best friend adjusted them, they are spot on now so well pleased. <a href="http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=35469"> Brake Blocks </a><br /><P>A blog I have just started reading <a href="http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/"> The London Cyclist </a> don't be put of by the name you don't have to come from London to enjoy.<br /><P>August 150 27.60 Miles not goodLes Bealeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093130887847326361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5828067258355424862.post-72436959350666015272010-08-11T23:29:00.002-07:002010-08-11T23:41:12.058-07:00Last commute for eleven Days what Lube do you use<P>No Drama's again but I much prefer it that way.<br /><P>I lubed my chain yesterday I used a Bike Hut (Halfords) Dry Lube, has anyone got any advice on what Lube to use please.<br /><P>To <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/44176354"> Work </a><br /><P>To <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/44176352"> Home </a><br /><P>Commuting 26.26 MilesLes Bealeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093130887847326361noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5828067258355424862.post-4956437713630962010-08-11T00:49:00.000-07:002010-08-11T01:08:18.008-07:00Coommute to work and a nice surprise<P>No drama's to report to or from work, no getting soaked but a nice surprise I went into HR last nite at work to get a printout of my holidays got a nice surprise that I have got a weeks holiday next week, so will be able to put some miles into the <a href="https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0ApTiHlxlMDy3dFJrWV9HTWlPSFJ0cVN3UENYdXJHOVE&hl=en_GB#gid=0"> August 150 </a> but still don't think I will complete it this month but lets see what happens.<br /><P>Route <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/44054534"> To work </a><br /><P>Route <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/44054531"> To home </a><br /><P>Commuting 21.72 milesLes Bealeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093130887847326361noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5828067258355424862.post-53077346153850214762010-08-09T22:37:00.001-07:002010-08-09T22:52:17.269-07:00Commute to and from work<P>No drama's going to work felt a bit tired in the legs going in which is reflected in my top speed.<br /><P>Coming home no drama's apart from the fact it was tipping it down so cycled home in me shorts and used my Aldi £4.99 light shower proof jacket seemed ok except I was wet everywhere else.<br /><P>Although fitted my cadence sensor Saturday was working before I tightened the cable ties up, but when I went for my first ride it wasn't working, but with a little adjustment here and there it seems to be working ok.<br /><P>Route <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/43912190"> To Work </a><br /><P>Route <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/43912188"> To Home </a> <br /><P>Commuting Miles 18.38Les Bealeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093130887847326361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5828067258355424862.post-44854016596569870692010-08-09T02:15:00.000-07:002010-08-09T02:41:53.583-07:00Second Appointment at the Physiotherapy Department<p>I got up at 6.45 am for my 8am Physio appointment, left about 7.20 am it only takes about twenty minutes to cycle there. Gave me some extra exercises to help with the movement in my arms.<br /><P>On the way back I stopped at savacentre to get some shopping.<br /><P>Route to <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/43788462"> Physio</a><br /><P>Route to <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/43788458"> Savacentre</a> <br /><P>Route to <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/43788456"> Home</a><br /><br /><P>August 150 21.77 miles so far <br /><P>Think I might struggle to finish the August 150Les Bealeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093130887847326361noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5828067258355424862.post-65851621733071369592010-08-08T02:05:00.000-07:002010-08-08T02:06:36.006-07:00The Community Shield at Wembley<P>Just leaving for Wembley Community Shield Chelsea v Manchester United 3pm KOLes Bealeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093130887847326361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5828067258355424862.post-76634799818645173202010-08-07T05:06:00.001-07:002010-08-07T05:38:08.676-07:00Fitted the Cadence meter for Garmin Edge 500<P>Today I fitted the cadence meter to my Scott Sub 10, it took me about half hour but most people could probably do it in half that time, I also fitted a mount for the 500 on my cheap mountain but because it has an angled stem so had to fit it on the handle bars.<br /><P>I have been using the Garmin Edge 500 for a few days , my first impressions are that I think it is a great bit of kit. My 205 served me well never let me down, but no HR Monitor no Cadence Meter no temperature gauge.The 500 has three fully customisable screens, which can be set to display the info you want, watch the video at the end for more info. <br /><P><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjSRHK76t6P7BD5sZFG2hgfMwO2ipskEXxoeGCEgRbU-QQLUJqpF7ZULdWgHwQ-v4LNOIscZJh6FFMuO7Kc9DJiQCDmYfHBmj0TlXICa_RhdoQWJaCxLyzFpCMfEB80FqK9MID2kAsf1Qa/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjSRHK76t6P7BD5sZFG2hgfMwO2ipskEXxoeGCEgRbU-QQLUJqpF7ZULdWgHwQ-v4LNOIscZJh6FFMuO7Kc9DJiQCDmYfHBmj0TlXICa_RhdoQWJaCxLyzFpCMfEB80FqK9MID2kAsf1Qa/s400/001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502638751092672114" /></a><br /><P><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVqTfxEV4AeBTMwJtx0xtwr2oEubkTNXkVN64JjfZSGPmCIfm225rHj8pgsSKmb-MgTAMnXJMhT4jqkWFVeTtVF-maD1wYfAk0KltM9KJSz97jCFOLGKyEiy-D8_MlNoTVur60Q7dAebKb/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVqTfxEV4AeBTMwJtx0xtwr2oEubkTNXkVN64JjfZSGPmCIfm225rHj8pgsSKmb-MgTAMnXJMhT4jqkWFVeTtVF-maD1wYfAk0KltM9KJSz97jCFOLGKyEiy-D8_MlNoTVur60Q7dAebKb/s400/003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502638749036331058" /></a><br /><P><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7BBWovyEOWpq20Mn48h6De1uTUZIXFMf08eMsWJQxIZOsRpY7aVCsqk4tPGP8rKLOX_B6O8G1H86hAMpPpMzNwZDnvbjtV85eIlUxXTDTsVncZmeVcJduIUaMNybL-OO5j2MAeMXZnNS5/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7BBWovyEOWpq20Mn48h6De1uTUZIXFMf08eMsWJQxIZOsRpY7aVCsqk4tPGP8rKLOX_B6O8G1H86hAMpPpMzNwZDnvbjtV85eIlUxXTDTsVncZmeVcJduIUaMNybL-OO5j2MAeMXZnNS5/s400/004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502638743091407746" /></a><br /><P><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZiTloso0Gl0&hl=en_GB&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZiTloso0Gl0&hl=en_GB&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>Les Bealeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093130887847326361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5828067258355424862.post-53995963284042506382010-08-06T05:45:00.000-07:002010-08-06T06:17:04.105-07:00Short cycle to Balham and back 8.59 miles<P>I decided to cycle to Waitrose in Balham to get a bit of shopping, also chance to try out my HR monitor on my new Garmin Edge 500, but haven't fitted the cadence meter yet. So far am very happy with the 500.<br /><P>I was stopped at some red traffic signals, which was on stop for pedestrians, three cyclist were stopped including myself, it was a joy to see.<br /><P>Whilst on the subject of traffic signals, stopped at some lights in Balham which have a countdown for Pedestrians. I personally think it is a very good idea, for more info check it out <a href="http://www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/projectsandschemes/15490.aspx"> Here </a><br />Whilst cycling home stopped at some lights bloke on a bike decided that red traffic signals don't count if your on a bike, anyway lights changed was catching him up when he went through pedestrian lights to be fair he did look for pedestrians but still ignored the light, but with the bit between my teeth I caught up and passed him yay Hare and Tortoise comes to mind. This is probaly where my BPM hit its high point 168.<br /><P>To <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/43352684"> Balham </a><br /><P>To <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/43352679"> Home </a><br /><P>Commuting miles so far 14.54 miles<br /><P>Aug 150 total so far 12.3 milesLes Bealeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093130887847326361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5828067258355424862.post-17297484943982082542010-08-04T23:44:00.000-07:002010-08-04T23:56:09.324-07:00Last Commute of the week<P>I am glad to say once again no problems to report, it would appear my time for getting to and from work these days is eight minutes forty seconds, I want to try and break the eight minute barrier, it wont be easy I know but I am determined.<br /><P> <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/43213863"> To Work </a><br /><P> <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/43213861"> To Home </a>Les Bealeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093130887847326361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5828067258355424862.post-34874683635580198962010-08-04T01:10:00.000-07:002010-08-04T01:44:10.587-07:00First commute using my Garmin Edge 500<P>No drama's on my commutes again I could get use to this.<br /><P>Route <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/43091036"> to work </a><br /><P>Route <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/43091035"> to Home </a> was via Asda's for a bit of shopping <br /><P>Yesterday my new Garmin Edge 500 arrived with HR Monitor and Cadence meter, have only used the 500 so far will fit the cadence meter this week sometime,if my tiny little Brain figures it out. When I go out on my next non commuter ride will use HR Monitor, has can be seen from the pictures I was previously using a Garmin Edge 205 which I won of ebay for £80. <br /><P>First impressions the 500 has so much more details than the 205, but what I also like the way the 500 is mounted to the bike, no cable ties, rubber rings hold the mount in place very securely, the unit is popped in place then with a quarter turn locks in place,a much neater unit. <br /><br /><br /><br /><P><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgALYTKGjY9bEllHfRV8NZ7IQten0suJoGEZzBjKv9RGnn1orIXr_luTkAvhTPa37lk0Xl_ZrwQ9uy1ARQqvrKFJWdV7dKnlfMlJZprKBOJ-XyGhVkWEhEaY3OZWwuqqWnk2eZujIJHgNBO/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgALYTKGjY9bEllHfRV8NZ7IQten0suJoGEZzBjKv9RGnn1orIXr_luTkAvhTPa37lk0Xl_ZrwQ9uy1ARQqvrKFJWdV7dKnlfMlJZprKBOJ-XyGhVkWEhEaY3OZWwuqqWnk2eZujIJHgNBO/s400/001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501464844211205858" /></a><br /><P><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDEzWFMTrKco7tweFyv8STojBuNNnoYztG_eTMkVUP0AIU8juhvcLIJjHWW0C7jvepl2lpLa_MJ60mcV9NK4OWhjU0EgwXA55D7CnsRILd-pKq4Lrd-Ia05tCyn-CM8fFZnCuKZVbGqAZD/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDEzWFMTrKco7tweFyv8STojBuNNnoYztG_eTMkVUP0AIU8juhvcLIJjHWW0C7jvepl2lpLa_MJ60mcV9NK4OWhjU0EgwXA55D7CnsRILd-pKq4Lrd-Ia05tCyn-CM8fFZnCuKZVbGqAZD/s400/002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501464840601650130" /></a><br /><P><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZLAjRZbrcHS19Oyfo_n524D7V-Qki3hw536P_ECPpL-f22Ydai3iirNWYv41gajah8cNgTXctyG-Ryd230SFCym-7zPcSBq-BuqtZELqyuFeZPPL0mKDoScSfKk3QRqs-arDZuGu8eST8/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZLAjRZbrcHS19Oyfo_n524D7V-Qki3hw536P_ECPpL-f22Ydai3iirNWYv41gajah8cNgTXctyG-Ryd230SFCym-7zPcSBq-BuqtZELqyuFeZPPL0mKDoScSfKk3QRqs-arDZuGu8eST8/s400/003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501464835917490018" /></a><br /><P><br /><P><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zrPjfVRoqa8&hl=en_GB&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zrPjfVRoqa8&hl=en_GB&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>Les Bealeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093130887847326361noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5828067258355424862.post-5983509345519313262010-08-02T23:19:00.002-07:002010-08-02T23:34:53.854-07:00Commute to and from work First in August weight gain<P>Absolutely no drama's on my commute, my time to get to work and back is getting quicker which I am very pleased with, which I must assume my fitness is improving, but my weight has gone up, I weighed myself yesterday and I now weigh 12stone 1Pound, steps will have to be taken to put this right.<br /><P><a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/42949555"> Route to work </a><br /><P><a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/42949552"> Route to home </a>Les Bealeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093130887847326361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5828067258355424862.post-47901649069474568492010-08-02T02:44:00.001-07:002010-08-02T02:53:13.536-07:00First very short cycle ride of the August 150 3.44 miles<P>Just a short cycle into Mitcham Town centre to do a bit of shopping, absolutely no drama's to report.<br /><P><a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/42823188">Route Here </a>Les Bealeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093130887847326361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5828067258355424862.post-76118664123573097722010-07-31T07:49:00.004-07:002010-07-31T08:16:31.964-07:00Final cycle for the July 150<P>Had to get a couple things from Croydon, has is normal for me now cycled there and back.<br /><P>I am very happy to have completed the <a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0ApTiHlxlMDy3dEFlZkprTWszMHRPLThseE1xOVhTSlE&hl=en_GB#gid=0"> July 150 </a> there were times after my accident thoughts of doing 150 leisure miles seemed like flying to the moon,but have risen to the challenge. So would like to thank <a href="http://www.phillconnell.com/blog/"> Phill </a> for giving me the incentive to cycle more than just a very short trip to work.<br /><P>I have noticed that my average moving speed seems to be getting a bit quicker, not fast by any means compared to others, but none the less an improvement for me. Today's trip back my average moving speed was 12.5 mph don't think I have ever cracked 12 mph before so very pleased with my progress.<br /><P>Route to <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/42530410"> Croydon </a><br /><P>Route to <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/42530402"> Home </a><br /><P>Final July 150 Stats<br /><P>Leisure Miles 157.52<br /><P>Commuting Miles 20.07<br /><P>This Bear is so happy he could dance<br /><P><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8qtyHOxNqg4&hl=en_GB&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/8qtyHOxNqg4&hl=en_GB&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>Les Bealeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093130887847326361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5828067258355424862.post-84364314060793364152010-07-30T06:22:00.000-07:002010-07-31T08:12:26.448-07:00July 150 challenge Beaten 12.75 miles today<P>Went for a short ride today, wasn't without incidents, first was a woman on a bike I won't call her a cyclist. I was cycling across a major junction lights were in my favour, when this stupid woman decided it perfectly acceptable to ignore a red traffic signal, so I had a go at her for ignoring the red lights, so she sarcastically said " just because your a professional cyclist " to which I replied "no I am not a professional cyclist but I know what a fucking light looks like and it cunts like you that give cyclist a bad name".<br /><P>Next incident seemed like Deja vu as I was cycling towards Tooting a woman in a side road started to pull as I got within 5 feet of her. I hit my brakes hard, my back wheel skidded but that was all never came off, the noise of my tyres made her stop in time I didn't say anything except I gave her daggers.<br /><P>My Route <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/42404508"> Here </a><br /><P>July 150 152.45 miles<br /><P>I won a Columbia HTC shirt off ebay from Hongkong £16,99 free p&p arrived today, eleven days it took to get here. And no I wasn't wearing it when I had the argument with the woman, was at home when I got back.<br /><P>Link to the seller <a href="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-cycling-jersey-M-XXL-bike-/320565810852?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Cycling_Clothing&hash=item4aa33616a4#ht_2139wt_917"> here </a> He sells all sorts of cycling team shirts he does shorts as well definitely worth a look.<br /><P><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi67fV27r6btHJvOz4R8AQFRRo4aUKac_riEF6TwG-85ZnS0cDaUH3PBLBkU-isqgjHObPLVMcozZuoadnnPC6-ipMW_ZmZI9gPTls1xKvs5sJPcofwCzWwMmSWst_AaVISc5xuDgX6NJ15/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 576px; height: 432px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi67fV27r6btHJvOz4R8AQFRRo4aUKac_riEF6TwG-85ZnS0cDaUH3PBLBkU-isqgjHObPLVMcozZuoadnnPC6-ipMW_ZmZI9gPTls1xKvs5sJPcofwCzWwMmSWst_AaVISc5xuDgX6NJ15/s400/001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499695959459664658" /></a><br /><P><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-qFcghc0trh4hDgmG3EfGbOQZlYezaM8tVBIkL5HtXh9oKs3AAyhp_VUdBe5rWovIjq1KUyR4UtoRmI2HKD2kAkxD_SQUC-pOwx0wwZhIs1B2RD_86gpaYap4bVNoJ7u_txwEHzxi0IlL/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 576px; height: 432px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-qFcghc0trh4hDgmG3EfGbOQZlYezaM8tVBIkL5HtXh9oKs3AAyhp_VUdBe5rWovIjq1KUyR4UtoRmI2HKD2kAkxD_SQUC-pOwx0wwZhIs1B2RD_86gpaYap4bVNoJ7u_txwEHzxi0IlL/s400/002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499695970503628354" /></a><br /><P><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6UeCRY1wciA&hl=en_GB&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6UeCRY1wciA&hl=en_GB&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>Les Bealeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093130887847326361noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5828067258355424862.post-14281135328153291682010-07-28T23:07:00.000-07:002010-07-28T23:14:17.648-07:00Final Commute for July 150<P>No Drama's to and from work <br /><P>Route <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/42257684"> To Work </a><br /><P>Route <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/42257681"> To Home </a><br /><P>Final Commuting miles 20.07Les Bealeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093130887847326361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5828067258355424862.post-30311733095981343762010-07-28T05:22:00.001-07:002010-07-28T05:31:42.405-07:00Ride of My Life: The Story of the Bicycle<P>Robert Penn having his ultimate Bike built with parts from all round the world<br /><P><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00t6ylx"> Here </a> <br /><P>A very interesting watch<br /><P>A trailer for said programme<br /><P><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/URQ6y3U9v-4&hl=en_GB&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/URQ6y3U9v-4&hl=en_GB&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><P>Les Bealeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093130887847326361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5828067258355424862.post-74122215386181937622010-07-27T23:16:00.000-07:002010-07-27T23:31:34.212-07:00Commuting miles<P>No drama going into work<br /><P>To <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/42136070"> Work </a><br /><P>Coming home was a different story had an altercation with a driver of a small off roader but no drama. Am totaly ok bike is fine.<br /><P>Route <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/42136066"> Home </a><br /><P>Commuting 16.16 MilesLes Bealeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093130887847326361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5828067258355424862.post-20173779925483376192010-07-26T22:34:00.000-07:002010-07-26T22:41:57.207-07:00Commute to and from work<P>I am glad to say absolutely no drama's going to work or coming home.<br /><P>To Work <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/42003498"> Here </a><br /><P>Back Home <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/42003488"> Here </a><br /><P>Commuting 11.77 milesLes Bealeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093130887847326361noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5828067258355424862.post-63834619231547913062010-07-26T04:21:00.000-07:002010-07-26T05:09:28.807-07:00My Trip to the Physiotheraphy department St Georges Hospital<P>Got up at 8am got myself ready, left home 8.45 got to <a href="http://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/"> St Georges Hospital </a> at 9.15, there was plenty of bike parking. My slot was between 10-11am. I was shown several exercises given a printout of exercises I need to do, have a return appointment in two weeks time. The Physiotherapist said she could tell by my movement there is still a lot of stiffness in my arms and shoulders. Left the hospital by 10.30. Very impressed with the service I received. <br /><P>Route to the Hospital <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/41895676"> Here </a> 3.04 miles <br /><P>Cycled home via Sainsbury's Savacentre to get some shopping<br /><P>Route home <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/41895673"> Here </a> 3.77 miles<br /><P>July 150 Total 139.70 Leisure miles<br /><P><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkMtWdp7jGjNSFqvludpugrRLtXXesJH5h9xaSuQ9uwapdt3SF09sKkKM7XCIYJt0tC8iw57rv5938sfmTtYpnajI3QJls7MsF5aX5-9FsXLRJW8zvYB15kIkBQf9UgWADjrHU2eUv8jgg/s1600/IMG00091-20100726-1030.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 576px; height: 432px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkMtWdp7jGjNSFqvludpugrRLtXXesJH5h9xaSuQ9uwapdt3SF09sKkKM7XCIYJt0tC8iw57rv5938sfmTtYpnajI3QJls7MsF5aX5-9FsXLRJW8zvYB15kIkBQf9UgWADjrHU2eUv8jgg/s400/IMG00091-20100726-1030.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498175379338366882" /></a><br /><P><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdR5F1pOFu7_15aE2HUzec3U6_CvTv64cjP21HIJUoNocCq9Mr1_VsYD94T4mqfuqhCfvcGN_fBTOT_feiuKeD-mCU7-90KcGLRwohRH4OoxpFWBZFS91IINRUq9E05FTzBeg5GtFEK_d8/s1600/IMG00092-20100726-1031.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 576px; height: 432px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdR5F1pOFu7_15aE2HUzec3U6_CvTv64cjP21HIJUoNocCq9Mr1_VsYD94T4mqfuqhCfvcGN_fBTOT_feiuKeD-mCU7-90KcGLRwohRH4OoxpFWBZFS91IINRUq9E05FTzBeg5GtFEK_d8/s400/IMG00092-20100726-1031.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498175385125879762" /></a>Les Bealeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093130887847326361noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5828067258355424862.post-53273840828024456632010-07-25T04:41:00.000-07:002010-07-25T05:12:56.814-07:00Conquered that Bastard Hill without pushing the Bike<P>Got up at 8.30 this morning got myself ready for today's ride, had porridge for breakfast.<br /><P>I left home about 9.45 but this time on my scott with the intention of getting up the hill that defeated me last Sunday <a href="http://lezzzzzz.blogspot.com/2010/07/ride-on-my-cheapo-mountain-bike-1613.html"> Blog here </a><br /><P>So cycled to Carshalton had to stop at the lights at the beginning of the hill, the lights changed so I set off anyway, I got I suppose about quarter of a mile and I had to stop my legs were feeling it, so sat on my bike had a drink must have sat there for 5 minutes, decided lets go for it so I set off again determined that I wasn't stopping again till I reached the top, from bottom to top must be about three to four miles. Anyway I kept going and going till I reached the top. I had a rest at the top for about ten minutes, where I consumed more drink and a Lucozade energy gel.<br /><P>Set off again feeling pleased with myself even though I stopped once, I headed down to Beddington Park where I completed a couple of laps.<br /><P>After leaving Beddington I set off for home via a roundabout route because I need more miles to complete the <a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0ApTiHlxlMDy3dEFlZkprTWszMHRPLThseE1xOVhTSlE&hl=en_GB#gid=0"> July 150 </a><br /><P>My Route <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/41729078"> Here </a><br /><P>20.14 miles today pleased with that, arms and legs ache just a little.<br /><P> <P>July 150 Miles 132.89Les Bealeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093130887847326361noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5828067258355424862.post-56230947140880275972010-07-24T05:50:00.000-07:002010-07-24T08:39:11.822-07:00Cycle to B&Q and back but not for work<P>I had to buy a couple of small things from B&Q, so I decided cycling was a lot easier than driving, it takes about the same time, today was a lot quicker on the bike has the traffic was horrendous. <br /><P>To <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/41592194"> B&Q</a><br /><P>Back to <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/41592192"> home</a><br /><P>July 150 now stands at 112.75<br /><P>Commuting 8.34Les Bealeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093130887847326361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5828067258355424862.post-14460462539286671442010-07-23T14:20:00.000-07:002010-07-23T14:48:43.251-07:00A day with my eldest daughter Tammi<P>I spent a lovely day with my daughter Tammi and my grandson George, had a fantastic day,<br />I cycled there and back so added 8.34 more miles to the July 150.<br /><P>I know most people who read this blog know how Tammi and I was reunited with Tammi our story <a href="http://lezzzzzz.blogspot.com/2010/03/how-facebook-has-enriched-my-life.html"> here</a><br /><P>Route <a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/41524733"> there and back </a><br /><P>July 150 miles 109.26<br /><P>Commuting miles 8.34Les Bealeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15093130887847326361noreply@blogger.com0