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 5 September 2012

2 Weeks to go. Looking a bit better

After last weeks honest assessment of where I was, I managed to get out for a good 75 mile ride on Sunday. Not as much as I would have liked but better than nothing. Afterwards I felt really good and no aches and pains followed on later.

I have a clear day this Saturday and I am planning to replicate a stage of the ride, by doing a 30 mile run, 30 min break, 30 mile run, hour break then another 30 miles. I am also hosting a quiz Saturday night so a bit of an endurance test as well.

Tomorrow sees me bid a fond farewell to an old friend. I have decided to sell my old Giant XTC SE that I did Twickenham to Paris on in 2007, and was also my back-up bike for Land's End To John O'Groats.

Until next time
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