Hi guys,

Pushed myself quite far today. Did just shy of ten miles with some hefty climbs with no real breaks.

However, in the last 1/2 mile or so I experienced something strange. I'm not sure if this was the dreaded 'bonk' because it's the furthest and longest I've gone (1 hour, is this good time for 10 miles 1 month into cycling?) I literally felt like I had hit a brick wall, I felt lightheaded, weak, unable to push myself any further and I just went home. I've read you should refuel after 90 minutes, but was this perhaps a sign to start carrying some jelly babies or something? Or just an indication of my fitness level? It felt very unusual and came on suddenly.

I tend to psych myself out as well during the first few miles... I don't feel like I can do it and get down on myself. Once I get over this and push through it I am fine. Does anyone else experience this? It's very frustrating.

Last thing - every ride I go on I get a terrible sharp pain in my right hand side. I presume it's a stitch but I'm not eating or drinking close to my ride. Is there any way to stop this?

Thankyou!