Author Archives: Susan

Good progress

I was quite proud of myself this morning when I got up to the highest level twice without taking my pulse over 150 (that’s when I switch down and slow down as I don’t wnt to risk anything). I still … Continue reading

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Back indoors

Once again the weather has put a stop to my training outdoors. I managed a longer session on the exercise bike on Sundays and continue to do 30-45 minutes every morning before breakfast. I’ve also pushed up the speed and … Continue reading

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First ride outdoors

Yesterday I did a longer session of 20 kilometers on my exercise-bike. Today I did a trip of 14,5 kilometers around the village, as it has been a warm day, but there is still too much snow to cycle off-road. Gestern … Continue reading

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Training again

Unfortunately, I had to temporarily stop training due to the ‘flu. After a break of 11 days, I had obviously taken a step backwards, but I’m pleased to say that today, the 4th day back on track, I once again managed … Continue reading

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I’ve started training

Obviously January and February are not the ideal months to start training outdoors in Austria, but I don’t want to leave it until March. I started around 2 weeks ago on my exercise bike, but during the first week I was also … Continue reading

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Next Trip Planned – JOGLE

Hi friends and supporters! I know I have been quiet for a while – too involved with our building project. My next trip is planned for April 2017- from John O’Groats to Land’s End. I intend taking twice as long … Continue reading

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My first experiences of cycling/Meine erste Erfahrungen mit dem Fahrrad

Once upon a time… Es war einmal…  

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White Cows/Weiße Kühe

Many of you may remember my fascination with the white cows on my trip to England 2010, first seeing them in France, then in the New Forest. This year when I got to the top of the last hill on one … Continue reading

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Danke/Thank you

Ich möchte mich hiermit bedanken bei Allen meinen Warmshowers hosts/all my Warmshowers Gastgebern: Jörg & Sabine, Silvi & Emily, Berhard & seine ganzen Familie, Camilla & Max, Ulli, Karin & Markus, Ela & Frank Rosemarie, Thomas Kutscher, die 2 netten … Continue reading

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The ticks and the crosses

This tour was extremely challenging: approx. 150 km. in torrential rain, severe thunderstorms,  6 punctures within the first 5 days, worn out brake-linings. The heatwave and the strong winds that had bothered me on my last 2 tours, stayed away this … Continue reading

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