Sitting at work this morning when an envelope made it’s way to my desk; a letter from Mike and Debbie at Willow Tree Farm Shop donating money towards the British Heart Foundation upon completion of my trip. Given the generosity of the donation I felt compelled to mention them personally. Thank you both very much and I wish you all the best. On a side note if you are in the Cavendish/Glemsford area...
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Yesterday was the longest day in th UK, whilst it does mean that there was the maximum amount of daylight it also means that it is all downhill from here on out. The nights will be drawing in, the days colder and nights darker. I’ve still not fired up the BBQ yet this year and it’s the end of...
This years cycle show is being held on the 5th to the 8th October at the ExCel centre in London. Thursday the 5th is trade only but the remaining days are open to the public. See all the latest toys and goodies from the biggest makes. Any one interested in going? sorry for yet another cycling related...
I purchased my Epson RX500 over a year ago, still not sure why but at the time it looked the part. I think I needed the scanner part more than the printer but it turned out I never really used it. Last night Serena came round with some photo’s from the trip, the missing ones with us crossing the finish line, but these were in 35mm format! I remembered that the Epson had a facility for scanning...
Well it is now that last day. We set of from Avimore at 7:25am in the bright but slightly cooler morning. We are all rearing to go as today should be the shortest days riding. Everyone is in good sprits as we all had a giggle at Daves expense as we learnt that his bum was shaved so that plasters could be put over his blisters, ouch. Breakfast was at 9:15am 4 miles short of Inverness on the A9. It...
Start: Selkirk End: Kingussie Start Time: 7:30 End Time: 20:45 Distance: Average Speed: Weather: No Wind, Sunny and Very Warm Wow our first lay in, well sort of. We had about ½ hour extra as we didnt have to drive anywhere to start with, which was a nice reward. We set off from the hotel at 7:30am. Breakfast stop at 9:30am in a lay by in Edinburgh! Sorry Dave, where thats lay by suppose to be?...
Start: Warrington End: Selkirk Start Time: 7:15 End Time: 19:40 Distance: Average Speed: Weather: No Wind, Sunny and Very Warm 7:15am, Ashdon, Warrington. Fairly warm already. Everyone is a little tired from yesterday and the MacDonalds probably didnt help! Bikes were given a quick clean down and Harrys phone is taken off him! Breakfast stop, 9:55am on the A6 to Lancaster just past Preston....
Start: Bridge Water End: Warrington Start Time: 7:20 End Time: 19:00 Distance: 193 miles Average Speed: Weather: No Wind, Sunny and Very Warm Up early again and driven to where we stopped last night at Bridge Water. The weather is still good with a gentle wind. Set off at 7:20am. Everyone is still in good form and which is good as we have some catching up to make the miles up. Breakfast stop at...
This morning I took a quick trip to the doctors. I’ve been suffering from a few aches and pains since the ride and thought it best have a quick check up. The main concern was a knee problem that stems from an old basketball injury. But it also turned out I have tendonitis in my ankles! The correction for both the knee and ankle problem is one which is so severe that I can hardly type it: Don’t...
Congratulations to Ant and Charlotte; Oscar John Fredrick Duckmanton was born this morning at 4:16. He tipped the scales at 6lb 3oz and every one is doing well. Well done both and welcome to the world Oscar. Once you all get home and settled Lucy and I will make a visit; until then take care. I never thought I would use the ‘newborn’ tag in...