Well that was bracing.
Out this morning for nearly 3 hours on cross bike on a hilly road route. That was after 2.5 hours yesterday on an even hillier route. Felt tired on last climb today though but had a nice 4 mile mainly downhill after that where I flew along. Weight loss not doing much yet but I feel quite good, however, the cross bike does tend to flatter you and when back on the mtb I tend to feel a lot slower. Riding alone isn't helping as its hard to judge how I'm progressing. Was out at new year with a mate how's normally faster and kicked his arse, but it's that long since we've ridden together that it's difficult to tell if I'm getting quicker or he's getting slower.
Anyway, 3 months to go until Dalbeattie trip so plenty of time to get in some back to back riding, as we've 3 days planned when we're away.