Introduction


Hi all. This blog is going to cover my training over the next few months and the ride itself for the Amsterdam 300 cycle ride for Scope in September. 300 miles in 2, yes 2, days, from London to Amsterdam.

The idea of the ride is daunting to say the least. An overnight cycle from London to Dover, 80 miles, catch the ferry to Calais and then straight back on the bike for another 110 miles to just outside Bruges in Belgium, camp for the night – not even a proper bed, and set off at dawn for another 110 odd miles into Amsterdam. 300 miles and 4 countries in 2 days!

Big thanks to VeloUK who have helped to sort me out some great kit. Please visit them using the link.

I also had an idea about doing a blog throughout the whole experience to pass on any tips I can, helpful advice, and hopefully and entertaining piece that might help anyone thinking of doing a charity ride.

Basically if I can do it then you can do it!

If you enjoy this blog and would like to sponsor me please visit my online donations page.

So here it is. Read on and enjoy.

Wednesday 9 May 2012

This Weather is really starting to !@*# me off !

I was hoping to report about a bit of cycling this last week, but alas the weather gods are against me once again.
Instead I spent the weekend boing more jobs round the house now that the building work is almost completed. In fact the only dry spell of this bank holiday weekend was spent up a ladder re-painting the rust covered juliet balcony!
I never thought I'd say this but I miss my bike!
On the upside it can't be that bad as the training guide hasn't been published by Scope yet, so I can't see myself being too far behind the curve. I think my training might become rather intense over the next few months, if the damn weather improves!!
Or else it might be a case of this....


Until next time

Tuesday 1 May 2012

Water, water Everywhere

Well I think that I can safely say that this is the wettest drought I have ever known !

I am hoping that after another washed out week that I can get out this weekend - a bank holiday weekend so there is a good chance that 1 day out of 3 will be ok (ever the optimist !!)
I'm going to look at getting the video camera up and running before getting out so if I get a ride, I can have a play with the camera as well - How much does You've Been Framed Pay ?

Failing that I think I'll start training to swim to Amsterdam !!!

The sponsorship is starting to pick up,  all be it slowly, but then I guess the sponsorship ios going as well as the training.