Leaving Penzance Behind St Michael's Mount on the distance.It's apparently where M&S make all of their clothes.
Monday, 26 July 2010
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Leaving Penzance Behind St Michael's Mount on the distance.It's apparently where M&S make all of their clothes.
On reflection
My choice of bike for next time. CliftonCraig 
To qoute Jungle Book - the Walt Disney version:-
What should we do now?
I don't know what should we do now?
We could...
Craig well done an outstanding effort to cart your 6foot frame across the UK hats off to you
Some thoughts
It is like eating an elephant small bits at a time having stops every 2-3 hours
Plenty of snacks you are "eating for today and tommorrow"
South to North allows you to take advantage of prevailing winds
Sunday, 25 July 2010
thanks
It would be remiss of me not express some gratitude to some people.
My parents. Everyone in work.
Special thanks to Mr and Mrs Martin and their work in fundraising at Bryn Coch. I hope it will
Express my best wishes to Lloyd.
To everyone who has sposored us thanks.
Finally to my cycling colleagues- MANY THANKS
I hope I have not ticked you off too much.
Thanks to Simon for patience and tolerance of my disorganisationM
To Paul and Craig for their hard work and planning of this venture and inviting me and Charlie
along and. You understanding of imaginary friends that help maintain sanity. And last but by no means least our mechanic who let me follow his wheel for days on end
Rich thanks for your help with my social science research project and to Melony for understanding.
Oh yeah the stats
Today 88miles, 1000m+ altitude 6.5 hrs ride
Overall 874 miles, 59 hourz of riding mathematicians you work it out!
For now
"That's all folks!"
Cheers ears
End of the road d8
Well that's it then end of ace 8 days of pain and laughs.
Special thanks to the Omnipotent one who protected us from our landlords in Tain. Does moving from yorkshire to scotland make you any tighter?
If anyones doing the lejo can I reccommend the Culum Skink in the Portland hotel in Lybster like lobster that is with a y
And the chicken risotto in the Number 1 restaurant in Wick
A long great day with some difficult climbs out of helms deep or something like that. A
It was a really hard climb and I must acknowlede the comments of others. It was a toughy then mother nature threw everything
(Apart from cold weather or extreme wind condition apart from Rich 1st thing in the morning oh hang on yes Simon saw a water spout so I guess that is an extreme
Condition. I should mention the hardship faced by our directeur sportif Simon who had to put the wipers full on at one point!
Special thanks to the Omnipotent one who protected us from our landlords in Tain. Does moving from yorkshire to scotland make you any tighter?
If anyones doing the lejo can I reccommend the Culum Skink in the Portland hotel in Lybster like lobster that is with a y
And the chicken risotto in the Number 1 restaurant in Wick
A long great day with some difficult climbs out of helms deep or something like that. A
It was a really hard climb and I must acknowlede the comments of others. It was a toughy then mother nature threw everything
(Apart from cold weather or extreme wind condition apart from Rich 1st thing in the morning oh hang on yes Simon saw a water spout so I guess that is an extreme
Condition. I should mention the hardship faced by our directeur sportif Simon who had to put the wipers full on at one point!
Saturday, 24 July 2010
d7 one day left
Well I ve never been so far north in Britain I ve got a nose bleed.
Bridge at cromarty and the firth was spectacular you forget that the oil industry is this far north until you see the rigs in the bay
Still don t know where all the cars are going
A great fast end to the day tail wind and 25mph for about30 miles
A wonderful B+B but the proprietor is as mad as a box of frogs- in the nicest possible way.
Less than 100 miles to go!
Bridge at cromarty and the firth was spectacular you forget that the oil industry is this far north until you see the rigs in the bay
Still don t know where all the cars are going
A great fast end to the day tail wind and 25mph for about30 miles
A wonderful B+B but the proprietor is as mad as a box of frogs- in the nicest possible way.
Less than 100 miles to go!
Day 7
Rather tired early start out of Pitlochry steady climb to Drumochter 462m pass on the national cycle trail better than the A9.
Tea stop in Dalwihnne very NICE 90 to go :-)
After some more Mel Royles cycle route back on A9 flew along in the Rich Mills express to Aviemore temp gone from 8 to. Higher teens leg and arm warmersw away.
Hoots mon can feel the need to add a couple of ooo's intooo alll of my wOooorrrds hoots mon
The speed contiued "get on now baby 'cos this train aint stoppin"
Snow still on the hills of Aviemore
A great run down to Inverness a young lady was very helpful with directions to Morrisons unfortunately the meeting place
Had changed back to the A9.
Any geographers out there can they ecplain where all the. A9 North traffic is going after Inverness?
There's only the sea!
Tea stop in Dalwihnne very NICE 90 to go :-)
After some more Mel Royles cycle route back on A9 flew along in the Rich Mills express to Aviemore temp gone from 8 to. Higher teens leg and arm warmersw away.
Hoots mon can feel the need to add a couple of ooo's intooo alll of my wOooorrrds hoots mon
The speed contiued "get on now baby 'cos this train aint stoppin"
Snow still on the hills of Aviemore
A great run down to Inverness a young lady was very helpful with directions to Morrisons unfortunately the meeting place
Had changed back to the A9.
Any geographers out there can they ecplain where all the. A9 North traffic is going after Inverness?
There's only the sea!
Day 7
Rather tired early start out of Pitlochry steady climb to Drumochter 462m pass on the national cycle trail better than the A9.
Tea stop in Dalwihnne very NICE 90 to go :-)
After some more Mel Royles cycle route back on A9 flew along in the Rich Mills express to Aviemore temp gone from 8 to. Higher teens leg and arm warmersw away.
Hoots mon can feel the need to add a couple of ooo's intooo alll of my wOooorrrds hoots mon
Tea stop in Dalwihnne very NICE 90 to go :-)
After some more Mel Royles cycle route back on A9 flew along in the Rich Mills express to Aviemore temp gone from 8 to. Higher teens leg and arm warmersw away.
Hoots mon can feel the need to add a couple of ooo's intooo alll of my wOooorrrds hoots mon
Day 7
Rather tired early start out of Pitlochry steady climb to Drumochter 462m pass on the national cycle trail better than the A9.
Tea stop in Dalwihnne very NICE 90 to go :-)
Tea stop in Dalwihnne very NICE 90 to go :-)
Friday, 23 July 2010
d6 bits + bobs
O. It may seem a little crass to mention.
But chamois cream does help relieve the the tension
Such a small mass can really help your asc-ent
But chamois cream does help relieve the the tension
Such a small mass can really help your asc-ent
d6 pm Pitlochry
A Cancellara day neutralised day what the doc ordered and the sports physio
In Queensferry suggested as we crossed the pave'.
80 odd miles quite slow. But mainly pleasant some very busy sections on the A9
Too busy must have been punters on their way home from. Santa pod.
Mel Royles would have proud as we paid homage to the great route planner as we followed the cycle path to Dunkeld hotel by the
Tay a wonderful spot. Then a section of off road trails mud and gravel. Much better and not a lot of A9 traffic just the odd naked fisherman!
In Queensferry suggested as we crossed the pave'.
80 odd miles quite slow. But mainly pleasant some very busy sections on the A9
Too busy must have been punters on their way home from. Santa pod.
Mel Royles would have proud as we paid homage to the great route planner as we followed the cycle path to Dunkeld hotel by the
Tay a wonderful spot. Then a section of off road trails mud and gravel. Much better and not a lot of A9 traffic just the odd naked fisherman!
d6 Are we there yet? arte we there yet? Are we there...
Jaded late start 10.30 at Queensferry spectacular views of the old. And the new bridges
After a leisurly ride with a beautiful descent and ride to perth we pootled on towards Pitlochry although Helen the
Waitress in Bankfoot asked why would anyone want to go there!
A good day to let the legs recover
Dunkeld House Hotel on the Tay v pleasant.
After a leisurly ride with a beautiful descent and ride to perth we pootled on towards Pitlochry although Helen the
Waitress in Bankfoot asked why would anyone want to go there!
A good day to let the legs recover
Dunkeld House Hotel on the Tay v pleasant.
Thursday, 22 July 2010
d5
Over halfway and 4 days left Craigs been in a happy place today.
Wind changed to north east so hard going
To use a Boltonism
We've eaten half of the elephant unfortunately
There are the gristle of the ears to come!
Well certainly eaten some gristle and leathery ears still the tusks to go in Samye Ling
Buddhist Temple seeking enlightenment and a soft seat. Craig has bought a large brass buddha to fit on the handle bars
I suggested he get Paul to sit there it would be cheaper and would help on the descents
Wind changed to north east so hard going
To use a Boltonism
We've eaten half of the elephant unfortunately
There are the gristle of the ears to come!
Well certainly eaten some gristle and leathery ears still the tusks to go in Samye Ling
Buddhist Temple seeking enlightenment and a soft seat. Craig has bought a large brass buddha to fit on the handle bars
I suggested he get Paul to sit there it would be cheaper and would help on the descents
d5
Over halfway and 4 days left Craigs been in a happy place today.
Wind changed to north east so hard going
To use a Boltonism
We've eaten half of the elephant unfortunately
There are the gristle of the ears to come!
Well certainly eaten some gristle and leathery ears still the tusks to go in Samye Ling
Buddhist Temple seeking enlightenment and a soft seat. Craig has bought a large brass buddha to fit on the handle bars
I suggested he get Paul to sit there it would be cheaper and would help on the descents
Long but enyoyable afternoon head wind most of daysce
Griffin was in Contador mode as he decided to out sprint me to the top of the eskdale climb just for a photo as long as he remembers issues of race etiquette and attacking the yellow jersey when injured! Every dog has their day!
A great descent to Peebles the home of that great dj Andy and even better fast ride to Edinburgh a grreat day all round
Wind changed to north east so hard going
To use a Boltonism
We've eaten half of the elephant unfortunately
There are the gristle of the ears to come!
Well certainly eaten some gristle and leathery ears still the tusks to go in Samye Ling
Buddhist Temple seeking enlightenment and a soft seat. Craig has bought a large brass buddha to fit on the handle bars
I suggested he get Paul to sit there it would be cheaper and would help on the descents
Long but enyoyable afternoon head wind most of daysce
Griffin was in Contador mode as he decided to out sprint me to the top of the eskdale climb just for a photo as long as he remembers issues of race etiquette and attacking the yellow jersey when injured! Every dog has their day!
A great descent to Peebles the home of that great dj Andy and even better fast ride to Edinburgh a grreat day all round
d5
Over halfway and 4 days left Craigs been in a happy place today.
Wind changed to north east so hard going
To use a Boltonism
We've eaten half of the elephant unfortunately
There are the gristle of the ears to come!
Wind changed to north east so hard going
To use a Boltonism
We've eaten half of the elephant unfortunately
There are the gristle of the ears to come!
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
d4 the ride itself
A great hard day 7hrs 114 miles flat for the first 50 then up to Shap 400m. Craig topped his day with his front wheel hub exploded at the top of Shap luckily not on the descent he was not best pleased as he picked up his bike dusted it down and started all over again
A dark place
Yesterday was tough and Paul and Craig were suffering and in their own "dark place" (Sherwinism)
In many ways it is only temporary although at the time psychlogically it's hard but nothing compared to the suffering of those we're trying to support with this challenge
Today Paul and Craig revisited their dark place it was a bit like a revolving revolving door one going in the other out although I think Paul was stuck there with his face
Against the door I think I almost joined them for a short while as my knee has been in a bad way today.
We had a stop in Lancaster Rich had chips us 3 went for the pharmaceutical option ANAL
GESICS painkillers
The Verve were wrong the "drugs DO WORK!" At least in the short term they helped
In many ways it is only temporary although at the time psychlogically it's hard but nothing compared to the suffering of those we're trying to support with this challenge
Today Paul and Craig revisited their dark place it was a bit like a revolving revolving door one going in the other out although I think Paul was stuck there with his face
Against the door I think I almost joined them for a short while as my knee has been in a bad way today.
We had a stop in Lancaster Rich had chips us 3 went for the pharmaceutical option ANAL
GESICS painkillers
The Verve were wrong the "drugs DO WORK!" At least in the short term they helped
d4 some thoughts on human kind
The human race is amazing
This morning a muppet tried to run 2 of us off the road while travelling at 4mph in Port Sunlight
On Monday a lady gave us £5 and today some blokes at a round about
the rideout gave £20 for MacMillan
The milk of human kindness it helps us remember why we're doing the ride.
In a similar vein:
The Sherwinism dark place is the next blog :-)
This morning a muppet tried to run 2 of us off the road while travelling at 4mph in Port Sunlight
On Monday a lady gave us £5 and today some blokes at a round about
the rideout gave £20 for MacMillan
The milk of human kindness it helps us remember why we're doing the ride.
In a similar vein:
The Sherwinism dark place is the next blog :-)
d4 cont...
A quiet start it got quieter as we left the van coughing and spluttering Paul is really struggling with diarr diari the *****. Massive liner in Liverpool more tocome
Smells of the big city some of rot and decay. Others of food from foreign places - perhaps this is a metaphor for any big city. It was sad in a way cycling past the old docks with names from history like Trafalgar and Waterloo great victories and Clarence dock the cross eyed lion from Daktari- ask your grand parents.
It was great taking the ferry to the Pier Head it is a spectacular water front.
Of the day itself:
Rich navigated us out Liverpool and on to Omsk, the new town not the city in Russia. We got separated and Rich and I had a good chase down of craig + paul. Preston was
Interesting all the traffic lights stop start trying out track stand Rich
Any way smart alec here tried it in the the middle of traffic and couldn't get out of the pedals
And subsequently fell over in classic slow motion had to laugh as everyone else was
Look out it could make u tube as pillock on bike.
Quote last nights stay was the worst so far - Paul - it was tthe night spent at home !
Smells of the big city some of rot and decay. Others of food from foreign places - perhaps this is a metaphor for any big city. It was sad in a way cycling past the old docks with names from history like Trafalgar and Waterloo great victories and Clarence dock the cross eyed lion from Daktari- ask your grand parents.
It was great taking the ferry to the Pier Head it is a spectacular water front.
Of the day itself:
Rich navigated us out Liverpool and on to Omsk, the new town not the city in Russia. We got separated and Rich and I had a good chase down of craig + paul. Preston was
Interesting all the traffic lights stop start trying out track stand Rich
Any way smart alec here tried it in the the middle of traffic and couldn't get out of the pedals
And subsequently fell over in classic slow motion had to laugh as everyone else was
Look out it could make u tube as pillock on bike.
Quote last nights stay was the worst so far - Paul - it was tthe night spent at home !
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
d4
After causing a red alert on the national grid- check the news reactor touched meltdown-tumble drier dried all kit for today.
The. Bus going to the start is rather quiet as people contemplate their various maladies and injuries- apart that is from his Royal chirpiness and 'king of the mountains Rich Mills ( do they know your not off work on the sick?)
6am beautiful. And forecast is not bad compared to yesterday.
Will travel with crack berry today - its not and addiction- mustn't get precious wet.
The. Bus going to the start is rather quiet as people contemplate their various maladies and injuries- apart that is from his Royal chirpiness and 'king of the mountains Rich Mills ( do they know your not off work on the sick?)
6am beautiful. And forecast is not bad compared to yesterday.
Will travel with crack berry today - its not and addiction- mustn't get precious wet.
d3
1pm lunch in Shrewsbury
Craig still leads most aggressive rider although I am trying to out agress? Him.
(Rying to push Paul for best young rider but am giving away too many years. Points jersey Craig since he chooses where the sprintw are-after he's gone past.
A good fast ride with wind at our backs for lots of the journey
Update later
It's been wetter than a wet day in wetsville last hour been rather unpleasant traffic noise etc
Craig still leads most aggressive rider although I am trying to out agress? Him.
(Rying to push Paul for best young rider but am giving away too many years. Points jersey Craig since he chooses where the sprintw are-after he's gone past.
A good fast ride with wind at our backs for lots of the journey
Update later
It's been wetter than a wet day in wetsville last hour been rather unpleasant traffic noise etc
Monday, 19 July 2010
d3
Restless night -
7.30 start a tough start out of Monmouth but plenty of William McGonigill material Discussed the longevity of Neil Young countryside is spectacular Vaughan Williams comes to mind
Rain after Ludlow
7.30 start a tough start out of Monmouth but plenty of William McGonigill material Discussed the longevity of Neil Young countryside is spectacular Vaughan Williams comes to mind
Rain after Ludlow
on ongoing blog an ode to the road alla William Mcgonigle
Read in a naff scottish accent
Lands End to John O'Groats so they say
Is a very very long way.
A 100 miles a day is also a very long way...
O A30 who didn't make my legs hurty
But all your traffic almost made my cycle shorts very dirty...
Am bloggin am bloggin am bloggin in the name of da lord
Blog Marley what a lyricist!
Please write a comment and stop my inane drivel
Lands End to John O'Groats so they say
Is a very very long way.
A 100 miles a day is also a very long way...
O A30 who didn't make my legs hurty
But all your traffic almost made my cycle shorts very dirty...
Am bloggin am bloggin am bloggin in the name of da lord
Blog Marley what a lyricist!
Please write a comment and stop my inane drivel
fightiing talk
Just been told I must now communicate with Griffin via blog and the only thing I'll see. Of him is the back of his shirt - round one
Just having food faggots gone down a treat unfortunately the grumpy old men are now discussing. Da yoot of tday and there lack of listening to whole albums zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzZz!
Somerset was a little like middle earth with names like Appledore and griffin the hobbit!
Oops sorry must have been my ghost blogger
Quote - Paul looks like Contador well looks like he's eaten Contador
Andy Schlek more like Shrek!
On the road again- cos you gotta have friends so says 5onkey eeor eeor eeorways says that
Just having food faggots gone down a treat unfortunately the grumpy old men are now discussing. Da yoot of tday and there lack of listening to whole albums zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzZz!
Somerset was a little like middle earth with names like Appledore and griffin the hobbit!
Oops sorry must have been my ghost blogger
Quote - Paul looks like Contador well looks like he's eaten Contador
Andy Schlek more like Shrek!
On the road again- cos you gotta have friends so says 5onkey eeor eeor eeorways says that
end of d2
Another 110 miles down 16mph av 1400m ascent. But felt harder than yesterday lots of climbing and descending a great fast section until Bristol Redhill was rather warm.Clifton bridge spectacular wye valley was ace as well Paul was impressed with the views in Llandogo.
Croissants tommorrow to get an early start do they go soggy in the shower. Travel lodge near Monmout. Proprietor Norman bates.4till not convinced by this cycliing lark all the gayly coloured clothing and string vest! Was aq bit like a poormans Right said Fred- younger readers ask your parents.
Who gets a bloody coldy just before a big ride Craig god bless him he hacked his way up some climbs. Late on
He hit a low spot correctly diagnosed by Drs Griffin and Bowyer as alack of food- no way Sherlock I hear you cry! After a coke- bottle of- and gel he recovered from that "Dark place" that could only really be described in cliche form. By Messrs Liggett + Sherwin.
We also had or Craig did a close shave with an upset white van man who deliberately drove within inches of him on a clear road. I also received a friendly toot and hand signal from a good old lorry driver- certainly does nothing for the lorry driver Stereotype
This is a real shame as most drivers have been ace. If you on the Wye road take care look out for whit van man.
Missed the pink car damn!
Pauls has sore hands says he'll wear gloves - answers on a post card please
God bless him he says he's pedalled with a limp all day
As the good book says let he who has perfect hair extensions cast the first slagging off of the youth of monmouth - from all on the baldy man tour
Croissants tommorrow to get an early start do they go soggy in the shower. Travel lodge near Monmout. Proprietor Norman bates.4till not convinced by this cycliing lark all the gayly coloured clothing and string vest! Was aq bit like a poormans Right said Fred- younger readers ask your parents.
Who gets a bloody coldy just before a big ride Craig god bless him he hacked his way up some climbs. Late on
He hit a low spot correctly diagnosed by Drs Griffin and Bowyer as alack of food- no way Sherlock I hear you cry! After a coke- bottle of- and gel he recovered from that "Dark place" that could only really be described in cliche form. By Messrs Liggett + Sherwin.
We also had or Craig did a close shave with an upset white van man who deliberately drove within inches of him on a clear road. I also received a friendly toot and hand signal from a good old lorry driver- certainly does nothing for the lorry driver Stereotype
This is a real shame as most drivers have been ace. If you on the Wye road take care look out for whit van man.
Missed the pink car damn!
Pauls has sore hands says he'll wear gloves - answers on a post card please
God bless him he says he's pedalled with a limp all day
As the good book says let he who has perfect hair extensions cast the first slagging off of the youth of monmouth - from all on the baldy man tour
d2
After a massive multi course brek waddled to the bus a steep start out
Climb out of crediton it was fast out from tiverton basically all the way to cheddar tail
Wind again
9raig has suffered a lot with his cold although he's going very well. Missed Matt C in Bridgwater going too fast to stop- in my dreams-
Can see the mendips in front some hard climbing and 30 miles to Bristol. Hopefully not too many more cattle trucks defaecating over the road can't be healthy but might help me grow
Paul is riding strong and keeping speed over 18mph. Not many pink cars today done your favourite guitarist and drummer, actress and bishop comments
Establiished that I am. Mr MOR and no one else likes sting- although they all sing along! 2 counties so far today
Climb out of crediton it was fast out from tiverton basically all the way to cheddar tail
Wind again
9raig has suffered a lot with his cold although he's going very well. Missed Matt C in Bridgwater going too fast to stop- in my dreams-
Can see the mendips in front some hard climbing and 30 miles to Bristol. Hopefully not too many more cattle trucks defaecating over the road can't be healthy but might help me grow
Paul is riding strong and keeping speed over 18mph. Not many pink cars today done your favourite guitarist and drummer, actress and bishop comments
Establiished that I am. Mr MOR and no one else likes sting- although they all sing along! 2 counties so far today
Sunday, 18 July 2010
at the end of the day (1)
Well as with every activity,so it seems, I've managed to tick my colleagues off.• Will try to be a bit tidier and a little less faff!
end of D1
An interesting end to the day but more of that later.
After an easy ride out as far as indian queens. It started to climb a little but a healthy tail wind assisted . A30 was abit monotonous and the road noise was horrendous.We made good time.It was a good feelig seeing the sign welcoming us to Devon ( slight accent change)it was great that we didn't need to stop for s cornish pasty or a cream tea. Finally we left the A 30 peace at last! It was strange not having traffic passing continuously @ 70mph+
However a far more hilly if picturesque series of roads. Quaint villages and thatched cottages
finished about 4pm - council hours! 6h50 on the road approx 17mph average.2200m of ascent
- that's the nerdy bit done. Travelled from finish in Crediton to Exeter.
Luckily the accommodation is directly opposite a major road so there'l be plenty of road
noise just like the A30! Day finished on a disharmo
Nius note as my carrier bag easy accessible method was not appreciated by our OCD bretheren.
Not sure Im cut out to be a cyclist too many techy things and having to count past 2.
on a positive the weather has improved no. end and to quote ELO
Sun is shining in the sky there's not a cloud in sight its stopped raining .....
Hot shower cold bath for recovery nice!
Trying complan as recovery drink hopefully I may lose some weight!
Forgot to mention my sponsorship site please visit.
http://www.justgiving.com/Andy-BowyerLEJO
After an easy ride out as far as indian queens. It started to climb a little but a healthy tail wind assisted . A30 was abit monotonous and the road noise was horrendous.We made good time.It was a good feelig seeing the sign welcoming us to Devon ( slight accent change)it was great that we didn't need to stop for s cornish pasty or a cream tea. Finally we left the A 30 peace at last! It was strange not having traffic passing continuously @ 70mph+
However a far more hilly if picturesque series of roads. Quaint villages and thatched cottages
finished about 4pm - council hours! 6h50 on the road approx 17mph average.2200m of ascent
- that's the nerdy bit done. Travelled from finish in Crediton to Exeter.
Luckily the accommodation is directly opposite a major road so there'l be plenty of road
noise just like the A30! Day finished on a disharmo
Nius note as my carrier bag easy accessible method was not appreciated by our OCD bretheren.
Not sure Im cut out to be a cyclist too many techy things and having to count past 2.
on a positive the weather has improved no. end and to quote ELO
Sun is shining in the sky there's not a cloud in sight its stopped raining .....
Hot shower cold bath for recovery nice!
Trying complan as recovery drink hopefully I may lose some weight!
Forgot to mention my sponsorship site please visit.
http://www.justgiving.com/Andy-BowyerLEJO
daaaaayy 1
Left 7.30 after a good faff 18mph good tail wind just started to rain Craig leads most aggressive rider having told Paul the way to go ciao for now
Saturday, 17 July 2010
T-0+ expletives look at that ****** hill! Jason -I close my eyes
What happened to engineered roads and switch backs cried our road maitainance engineer!
3 cheers for the A30!
Crackberry addict :-{|
Quote of the day
Its a lumpy old county Cornwall
Funny how your accent changes from scouse/welsh to Brum to West country. The further south youi go.
Awright my lover get that worzel down thar throwt you got a combine then?
Aarrrrrr
Somethings that go on tour stay on tour - others are too good useful!
3 cheers for the A30!
Crackberry addict :-{|
Quote of the day
Its a lumpy old county Cornwall
Funny how your accent changes from scouse/welsh to Brum to West country. The further south youi go.
Awright my lover get that worzel down thar throwt you got a combine then?
Aarrrrrr
Somethings that go on tour stay on tour - others are too good useful!
T-0
Well we're on the way thankfully the millitaristic geekish timekeeping has not occurred or the bike speak
The boys are just starting on the nasty parts of the journey! Crackberry is ace but don't know how to upload pics
We just picked up our driver for the rest of the trip he looks very much like Paul ! Just passed Avon bridge and
Felt the need to say how lucky we are having hit no traffic.... Just as we git the traffic! Oops 5th most poipular out of the 4 of us
Paul is already rearranging the route and pointing out all the hills!
The boys are just starting on the nasty parts of the journey! Crackberry is ace but don't know how to upload pics
We just picked up our driver for the rest of the trip he looks very much like Paul ! Just passed Avon bridge and
Felt the need to say how lucky we are having hit no traffic.... Just as we git the traffic! Oops 5th most poipular out of the 4 of us
Paul is already rearranging the route and pointing out all the hills!
Friday, 16 July 2010
T-1
Well finished work and packed bike away ready for the long journey to Cornwall forecast for 1st few days is quite rough and wet but there is a Southwesterly weheh! Northerlies for the rest of the week:-(
Blackberry arrived today and it seems to be working ok will try my first mobile blog on the way .
The geek streak continues as I'm taking a solar charger for the moby, ipod and digi(camera). I'm quite proud of my positive sunshiney ( is there such a word?) outlook.
songs loaded on Ipod to follow over the next few days but as a starter:-
Here comes the sun
Mr Blue Sky
Fields of Gold
Keep on running
Run for home
I want to ride my bicycle
I gotta feeling
Hey Ya
Don't stop me now
I get around
Surfin Safari
Short People
any suggestions?
Blackberry arrived today and it seems to be working ok will try my first mobile blog on the way .
The geek streak continues as I'm taking a solar charger for the moby, ipod and digi(camera). I'm quite proud of my positive sunshiney ( is there such a word?) outlook.
songs loaded on Ipod to follow over the next few days but as a starter:-
Here comes the sun
Mr Blue Sky
Fields of Gold
Keep on running
Run for home
I want to ride my bicycle
I gotta feeling
Hey Ya
Don't stop me now
I get around
Surfin Safari
Short People
any suggestions?
Thursday, 15 July 2010
T-2
Well T-2 day-
Still plenty of money rolling in for sponsorship.
Missed my ride in to work 'twas lashing 1st thing discretion being the better part of valour and all that (suffering from CBAS).
Bit of a shock leaving Saturday morning 8.00am bit of a lie in I suppose. Hopefully get some shut eye on the way down to Cornwall
Need to check the forecast for the next few days.
Suppose I should start packing.
Still plenty of money rolling in for sponsorship.
Missed my ride in to work 'twas lashing 1st thing discretion being the better part of valour and all that (suffering from CBAS).
Bit of a shock leaving Saturday morning 8.00am bit of a lie in I suppose. Hopefully get some shut eye on the way down to Cornwall
Need to check the forecast for the next few days.
Suppose I should start packing.
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
T-3
Well thanks very much to health & social care colleagues who have recommended NOT TO WAX!
Thanks to the 6th form team for their advice on a smart 'phone for a not smart person!
I'm now a crackberry addict! when it finally arrives- will do my best not to lose it, drop it, get it wet.
Thanks to the 6th form team for their advice on a smart 'phone for a not smart person!
I'm now a crackberry addict! when it finally arrives- will do my best not to lose it, drop it, get it wet.
Tuesday, 13 July 2010
Dear Inter web,
day one of my Land's End John O'Groats Blog.
I hope it is of some interest.
A good day to start my blog as I 've had first tast of Scottish summer conditions as it lashed down on the way home:-( What was even more realistic was the way, after a good soaking on the way up to Bwlch Penbarras it dried out on the way to the Vale- still no rain on the sunnyside!
Tesco's to start buying supplies for the lands end john o'groats:-
Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen gel
glucosamine & cod liver oil
multivitamins
Aspirin
chamois cream
there's a bit of a theme developing I think.
Thought for the next few days - shaved legs or not?
could get them waxed I guess to raise additional funds suggestions welcome!
day one of my Land's End John O'Groats Blog.
I hope it is of some interest.
A good day to start my blog as I 've had first tast of Scottish summer conditions as it lashed down on the way home:-( What was even more realistic was the way, after a good soaking on the way up to Bwlch Penbarras it dried out on the way to the Vale- still no rain on the sunnyside!
Tesco's to start buying supplies for the lands end john o'groats:-
Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen gel
glucosamine & cod liver oil
multivitamins
Aspirin
chamois cream
there's a bit of a theme developing I think.
Thought for the next few days - shaved legs or not?
could get them waxed I guess to raise additional funds suggestions welcome!
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