Only 14 days until I start my unacompanied charity cycle from London to Paris. Leave London at 0600 on July 1st and arrive in Paris at 1300 July 4th (with good luck and a stron tail wind).
On Saturday had a gentle cycle of 17 miles at an average of just over 12mph. This comiong Sunday I am cycling 34 miles as part of the Bristol Bike Ride 2008 - this is the largest cycle ride in the UK and is great for all levels of cyclists and families. Looking forward to it as it will give me some idea of fitness and times etc. Not looking forward to some of the hills and had to walk up them 2 years ago - now 2 years older, several pound heavier should be interesting.
A kind Company has agreed to sponsor me by supplying a Scottish flag for my cycle ride - if it arrives before Satuday I will have photos on my blog site for you all to admire and see during the Bristol ride!!!! The company is on eBay and is called FRUITSALAD RETRO which if you type into shop search you will find them. It is a great site - they do everything you can think of including: mugs, magnets, Keyrings, Flags, Rubber Ducks, plasters, lunch boxes, badges, patches and more. I specialise in retro items, cultural and historic, cute rarities, Superhero chic, mod, punk and other cult items. Well worth a visit especially if you are looking for something different and affordable. Good to know businesses can still help in the present economic climate.
Was cycling on Saturday and this guy stopped to speak and ask about the bike - we were talking about how difficult it is to exercise etc, etc. he said to me "wait until you are my age 55 and see how hard it is then" I had great delight in telling him I passed that milestone 6 years ago. Vanessa is lucky she now has a toy boy!!!
Well must stop and get on and do some work - bills to be paid, dogs fed, Vanessa buys make up and stuff like that and still insisits on spending more than £1.00 on our weekly shop!!!!
Take care and stay safe
