Well, things are getting a bit hectic in terms of preparation for the bike ride (thirteen days and counting) ...
Chris and I have been braving the mean streets of Islington and have navigated our way up to Hertfordshire on a training run this Sunday. We escaped a slanging match with an irate taxi driver on Commercial Road and pedalled around three brawling mobile-phone sales men on Upper Street to make it up to the leafy suburbs - I am not too sure I can cope with the drama if all of my cycle journeys are going to be like that!
The house is looking a bit like a second-hand cycle warehouse at the moment, with piles of bike equipment, clothing and high energy drinks and potions in every room - all ready to be loaded into the car in due course.
Otherwise I am looking forward to my 2 week cycling holiday! I am already praying for good weather and no wind whatsoever, so please do not start doing any rain-dances for the next month or so ...
I am going to try and add a photo of Dad (Philip) and me - although my computer skills don't allow me to turn it the right way up?!. He is doing fantastic work supporting my bike ride at present - he is still refining the route, nagging potential sponsors and being a good cheerleader - I am thinking about hiring him out as a wing-man to anyone else who wants to do something similar and needs some logistical support (he was also a very good tent-mate up and down Mount Kilimanjaro) ... any takers, let me know!!
This will probably be it until John O'Groats - argh!
1 comment:
Hey Rebecca,
Such marvellous news about the fundraising! Yes, it's about everyone backing you to do something ambitious, impressive, fun, mad, and amazing. It's also about people chipping in on your tribute to your mum. But remember it's also a huge comment on how people feel about you too.
I have now bookmarked your blog so am looking forward to following your ride online. And when you are back in town I am sure we can celebrate your success by making up for your dry Harrogate.
All the best,
ab
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