A CTL of 23.
In layman's terms that means the last two months are the ones with less km and hours ridden since I started riding road bikes (excluding when I broke my left femur in 2015).
Pretty unusual and scary spot for someone like me.
How am I managing it?
Planning my objectives for 2025.
Here you have them.
My main objective is to finish London-Edinburgh-London (https://londonedinburghlondon.com/). A 1530km Super Brevet happening between the 3rd and 8th of August.
Before that I’ll aim to beat my personal best at the Quebrantahuesos (https://www.quebrantahuesos.com/). In 2029 I did 6:30:03 (https://www.strava.com/activities/2471284485). I’m still annoyed about those three seconds. I have entered the ballot. An objective that is equally bold and stupid, especially considering the 23 CTL I mentioned above.
I also want to finish a Super Randonneur series. I have entered the following Brevets:
- 200km - Sun, 16th Mar 2025 - Gently Bentley - https://www.audax.uk/event-details/12605-gently_bentley
- 300Km - Sat, 26th Apr 2025 - Oasts and Coasts - https://www.audax.uk/event-details/12808-oasts_and_coasts_300km
- 400km - Sat, 3rd May 2025 - London Wales London - https://www.audax.uk/event-details/12754-london_wales_london
- 600km - Sat, 7th June 2025 - Bryan Chapman Memorial - https://www.audax.uk/event-details/3511-bryan_chapman_memorial
And finally, as difficult to believe as it is, I want to have another go at Valencia’s Marathon. Let’s just say I’m not super happy with my first attempt (https://www.strava.com/activities/13024264408) and now, a month later, sitting comfortably on my sofa, I believe I can do better. How can I be so silly?
Take care of yourself
Javier Arias González
