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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 →

First 7 miles done

Wasn’t too bad cycling with 9kg on my back but I don’t think I’d want to do the full 200 miles with it. Luckily, it goes in the support van from London onwards. Just waiting for the train…

Nearly ready….

I didn’t pack & re-pack as much as I thought I might, but I have left these things out… This is what it looks like packed…. The rucksack weighs 9KG!!!! And if you are in London this afternoon, look out … Continue reading →

Obligatory kit photo

No travel blog would be complete without a photo of your kit laid out, prior to your trip. So here’s mine… Continue reading →

I know what Diabetes is

Just had a friends son hear us talking about Samuel’s disease. “I know what it is” he said “Diabetes is when you run around a lot, you can feint”. Brilliant – perfect description!!!

Whoever’s doing the raindance, please stop?

As if I haven’t enough to worry about in the run up to our cycle challenge. Have I done enough training? Will I get a flat tyre? Have I forgotten a vital piece of kit? Now looking at the weather … Continue reading →

Rest day

Today is supposed to be a rest day. Instead of getting up at 6am to get out on my bike for 7, I got an extra 45 mins in bed. So why I am so knackered???

And a very English type of training

Loading up on carbs!!!

A very French type of training

I’ve done all the training I can do. There’s no time for any more. I won’t know if I’ve done enough until Sunday night. No point in worrying about it now. So, in the mean time, I can practice one … Continue reading →

Nice and clean

It’s amazing the difference a quick clean can make…. Washed my bike thoroughly over the weekend, including getting loads of gunk (technical term) off the chain, gears and jockey wheels on the rear dérailleur. First ride after that and I … Continue reading →