Not to sound like a broken record as I realise I added a round up at the end of last year, but it got me looking back at the year and you know what? Yes, there may have been fewer events but I had a blast!
2021 Events
As expected, most events were cancelled, rescheduled of postponed until next year, but I did complete:
- Virtual Vatternrundan 315km (not the same as being out through the night in Sweden sadly – but I will be going back 2022 with all my fingers and toes crossed)
- Ride Essex Dirty 58 miles off road
2021 Cycling Highlights
Looking back I was surprised that I have done pretty much an equal amount of road riding as I have off road. Considering I only got my first ever MTB towards the end of last year I am loving it! However, despite lack of events I wanted to maintain my training and have completed the following:
- Women’s 30 day Cycling Challenge
- I joined Aeonian E-Race Team and started racing in the virtual world
- Breeze Champion for both road and off road rides as I was part of the inaugural Into The Forest champions to qualify and have led a few rides off road already this year
- Level 2 British Cycling Coach qualification
- British Cycling Trainee Commissaire qualification
- 100 Women In Cycling award from Cycling UK
- First try at bike packing on part of King Alfred’s Way and looking forward to more!
Other 2021 Highlights
I have had so many weekends away in the campervan and don’t think I will ever get tired of that. The flexibility of working mostly from home has meant I can balance the work/life balance so much easier.
I did finish the year with Covid but super mild symptom of a sore throat only so can’t complain.
I have my 2022 events set so I am hoping everything goes to plan and these continue to be in real life events.
On a more positive note, I will be going into 2022 as my third year as a Foher ambassador, which I am very excited about!
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