Cycling and Triathlon

550 feet later

After a nice flat run along the seafront, we have climbed 550 feet in less than a mile to the top of the cliffs above Folkstone. Next stop Dover – need to be there by 5.30!!!

Sea-ahoy

When sailers spot land after weeks at sea, they shout “Land a-hoy”. So this cyclist, after 68 miles, has just shouted “Sea a-hoy!!!!”

The bridge over Teston

Apparently, this bridge was featured in the film Dunkirk – not seen it so I can’t comment. And I also have it on good authority (the back up mini bus driver!!!) that the village of Teston is where they make … Continue reading →

Lunch stop

40 miles done. We are over half way through the first day. And lunch is being served. It’s not food though, it’s fuel!

Spiritual needs have been catered for too!

Next loo stop is at this lovely little Church in Wateringbury, Kent

First stop of the day

First pit stop of the day after 11 miles. We were told it was just a toilet break, but it was next door to this…. Unfortunately, there was no-one there at 9 o’clock in the morning!!!

The Grand Depart

In the great tradition of the Tour de France, we are all milling around waiting for someone to shout go!!! Well, that’s what we’re doing (maybe it’s not quite so laissez faire in a proper race!!!)

Breakfast of champions!!!

I’m not sure what Lance Armstrong or Mark Cavendish would have for breakfast before a big ride. Do you think it looks anything like this…?

Last minute training

If you look hard enough at this picture, you will see that these trained athletes are getting some last minute training in… They are pumping themselves full of carbs… mostly in liquid form, also known as Peroni!!!

Made it across the smoke to my hotel

Having arrived at Kings Cross, I set off in the rush hour traffic. To be honest, it wasn’t too bad. I get to go in bus lanes you see, and there are loads of them in London. Staying overnight bang … Continue reading →