16/06/2026
Three days. Hundreds of kilometres. Endless smiles. ☀️🚴♂️
The LeBlanq Joyride Festival on the Isle of Wight was a reminder of why I do what I do.
Not to lift heavier weights.
Not to have bigger legs.
Not to spend more time in the gym.
But to be strong enough to fully enjoy experiences like this.
Long days in the saddle. Climbing without fear. Riding hard when you want to. Recovering well enough to do it all again the next day. Finishing each ride feeling like you've lived, not just survived.
That's what strength training should give cyclists.
The roads were spectacular. The weather couldn't have been better. The company was world-class. And spending three days riding, chatting, and sharing stories with fellow riders and sporting legends made it even more special.
This is what being fit, strong, and resilient after 40 is really about.
It's just winning medals!😉
Having the strength and confidence to say "yes" when opportunities like this come along.
I'll definitely be back.