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.

Monday 9 July 2012

Update - not been on for a while

Greetings Dear Reader,

Apologies for the lack of updates in the last few weeks but I have been a bit busy.

After a spell of illness prevented me from cycling, I am now back out on the road, and have been hitting the tarmac a fair bit. Just last week I cycled 30 miles to work and then of course the 30 miles home again.
I have been going for shorter (20 mile) rides in the evenings, and upping the distance at weekends, and working on getting the sponsorship for the ride.

All this whilst sorting out the plans and booking various services for my wedding in November.
Oh yes, and work as well !!

I'm feeling good on the bike and the everything is starting to look rosy.

Only 73 days to go now, so it's now the time to up the pace a bit more, and still fit in everything else, along with football stewarding duties now the start of pre-season friendlies is upon me.

Roll on the end of November, I'll be ready for a good rest then !!!

Until next time.
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