The Ride

And they’re off!! Although we didn’t start riding until Wednesday, registration was from 06.00 so we decided to spend the night in a London Hotel. Unfortunately this meant that we didn’t really get a great night’s sleep,… » Read more 17 August 2011

48 hours to go

Getting nervous now. Not really about the cycling, I don’t think anyway. It’s hard to be completely prepared with kit when the weather is so unsettled. I don’t want to have to carry too much on my… » Read more 18 July 2011

Last Call (plea) for Sponsorship

I would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has sponsored me, so far I have raised £790. Every donation, large and small, is greatly appreciated and will all make a difference to Action… » Read more 14 July 2011

Kit

It’s been quite hard raising all the money required for the trip – it’s fair to say that I’m not a natural salesperson!  On top of that, I have spent an absolute fortune on new, but essential… » Read more 14 July 2011

Weather Forecast

As we get closer to d-day, I’ve been checking the forecast. It’s hard to know what would be the ‘perfect weather’ for the trip. A part of me is looking for full sun and blue skies, but… » Read more 14 July 2011

Le Tour

I’m a real geek when it comes to the tour, I love it. I’ve been watching it everyday as usual. It’s certainly been a high profile tour so far, and for once not just because of doping.… » Read more 13 July 2011

Training Update – Last Week

Well, certainly an easy update, I’ve done NOTHING!!! My cold hasn’t been debilitating – more annoying actually – but I’m standing my ground and not training until the cold has gone. I don’t want to risk not… » Read more 11 July 2011

20 Questions – Kirsty

What is your biggest fitness achievement? I would have to say cycling around New Zealand, although my first triathlon felt like a great achievement too. If you could only do one sport for the rest of your… » Read more 8 July 2011

Sick !!

I can’t believe it, I’m ill. I’ve caught a cold. Sore throat and runny nose. I felt so good after the weekend’s riding and now I’m struck down just when I need to be peaking. I guess… » Read more 4 July 2011

Maidenhead to Newbury

Had a great weekend of cycling – feeling really confident and prepared now! Did 20 quick miles on Friday after work; 30 miles on Saturday – the last 10 with a bag of frozen beef bones and… » Read more 3 July 2011