The final countdown

With just 16 days to go before the Cape Epic kicks off in Cape Town, we're now into the final stages of a gruelling winter training programme. After an "overload" week last month, the final two weeks will be low hours, high intensity, with a "ramp test" at the University of Newport to determine fitness levels and heart rate zones for the race. We've both recovered well from the overload week - 4-5hrs per day for 8 days - and we're now busy with all the final preparations (kit, travel arrangements, etc). Training laps around our favourite circuits (Sutton Park and Cwm Carn) are getting faster and we're ready to ride. Watch this space ...