Hi aka_kim.

Yeh - 100 degrees wasn't funny, especiallly as the Uk just isn't used to heat like that and everyone got a bit of summer madness. I actually went for a 40 mile road ride in the morning( see what I mean about the madness! ) It wasn't 100 when we set out but was still baking, but luckily I live by the sea and on the way home, stopped at the beach, BF held my helmet, shoes and bike and I jumped straight into the sea! It was just amazing and the water was so warm.

I know what you mean about needing a break from time to time - I think that was one of the reasons I got the mtb out. I normally ride road but just felt I needed a change of pace for a while and have had a couple of really nice, relaxing fun rides trying to get the hang of riding off road.

My last event for the year is in early October and is a 25 mile time trial which I've never done before, but just wanted to fit it in before the end. Most people over here take October 'off' and it's the time of year when a lot of clubs have their annual dinners and prizing giving, along with much and digesting and ruminating on the season, not to mention over-eating and drinking and I must admit I'm quite looking forward to this. Training then starts again in November and more seriously in January.

A century in November sounds pretty tough, but sounds like you've got the right idea planning in some rest time. You'll have to let us know how you get on