Enough with the Training

Well we have, in theory at least, been training the dogs to walk well whilst we cycle, and to overcome their problems with lamentable speed and stamina after quarantine.

Today, for her Mother's Day treat, Nicole opted to ride to Nudgee Beach.

That's about 15km riding up the brook as we normally do, and then continuing in the same direction until you can continue no longer.

And, it must be said, the dogs performed absolutely admirably, trotting along beside us at an average of 9.6km/h for an actual 34km. Plus an hour toddling about while we were there.

There was a mysterious incident about a third of the way back, when we stopped to let the dogs have a drink and when we started off again, they both inexplicably broke into full gallops and we reached 30km/h for about five minutes!

I tell you what though. They were flagging by the last 2km in either direction, badly. And my bottom hurts. And my legs hurt.

Happy Mother's Day Nicole. I hope we enjoy your lovely Belgian chocolates!