What a day. Sunny skies but the wind is incredibly strong. We cycled to the highest point on the island and the Ironman route. On the final climb there is a drop of over 1,000 ft on the left side of the road and the wind was really blowing - lower down one of our group was avtually blow off the road but wasn´t hurt. If that was scary then the descent was even more so. I fought the side wind all the way down and had to use some techniques I had read about to stop the speed wobble which is also know as the death wobble. Kept my speed to 34 mph max which was enough for me. I am hoping at the end of the week to have improved my confidence at cycling in these conditions.
Then for lunch followed by a swim in the sea. We found a protected area as the waves were crashing in at other points of the coastline. I hadn´t swam in the sea properly so you have to get your head around the fish that are accompanying you. They were fine but the jelly fish (1) did cause me some panic. Swimming in the sea is easier than a pool because you are more buoyant and have a wet suit on however the waves that did get through need to be handled in a certain way. I came out feeling good and confident. Off for a big dinner and early night. Tomorrow will be another adventure!
Monday 5 March 2012
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