12 to go

12 Days and counting. Route planning is going slowly as I'm trying to allow enough leeway for daily average.

So far

DAY 1

Lands end to Okehampton via A30.

At present doing average of 30 miles training + 1 hour on stationary exercise bike.

*** Open day at my house THURSDAY AUGUST 23rd, 2007.

Opportunity for anybody to turn up between 10.00 am and 16.00 for a cup of tea and a chance to support the appeal. All donations gratefully received MONEY, DIESL, GROCERIES,BIKE PARTS.... Anything you think will help

PWLLHELI RFC ANNUAL DINNER

Last Friday I was a guest of Pwllheli RFC for their annual dinner and presentation night.This did not help my training as they serve he man portions at the club there. After my "speech" they passed a couple of sponsor forms around( Thanks Ger for the art of gentle persuasion)

They managed to collect the incredible amount of £1000 in sponsors for my bike ride.

Thanks very much to all the lads at Pwllheli and for your generosity.( Quite amazing really because I told them exactly the same jokes as last year and the year before!!!!!

Yogi was very touched when I told him about their concern and good wishes.They are organising a night with Cowboys Rhos Botwnnog( who are donating their services free) at the end of the month again to raise money for Yogi.Final route preperations being made this week and hoping to sort out drivers for the motor home.

Training has been a bit slow this week too much going on.Ive got to make some more time for training or its going to be a struggle.Still in love with the specialized cyclocross bike but not enough pennies at present. I might try the lottery or knock off the Hsbc!!!!!!!!!

Mr and Mrs Jones

Things are really moving!!!!! I think its all the fruit i've been eating.Training going really well but struggling to find enough time to get the miles in. I have started doing a few miles early morning before work but that has 2 disadvantages 1. Bala Postmen are about 2. I feel like a nap by 10.am ( whats new)

Mr and Mrs Jones from Anglesey have given me their motorhome for the duration of the trip and this will be a big help to work out the logistics. Ive also been given a real bike by Steve from Wrexham and this again is a massive help. Thanks to you all.

I'm now on a mission with collecting sponsors any donation large or larger ( or should that be lager) gratefully received towards the fund. Spend a Saturday night in with the wife ( or somebody elses I don't care) and give the £25 youve saved, towards my bike ride. Youll feel a lot better Sunday morning !!!!!!!!!!!

Roadside Assistance

What a letdown well 6 letdowns. Punctures in fact 6 of them in the last 3 days all rear wheels and all driving me bannanas. There must be a goblin with a pin living in my shed because 3 of them happened at night when all around were sleeping.
Got the problem sorted now though and I take a puncture repair mechanic with me on all my rides!!!!
Still haggling over the final details of my new bike but when that arrives it will be kept in the house. ( Bedroom actually and wife will be in the shed)
A few people have asked for sponsor forms now so if you fancy helping out let me know and I will send you one or e mail you an electronic copy.
Still on the bannana diet week 2. Havent lost any weight but boy can I climb trees.!!!

ABSOLUTELY F...........ATIGUED

I think i've peaked too early!!!!!!!
Felt terrible all weekend and could not even get my leg over.... the crossbar.Did 20 miles yesterday but could not face another mile.Did not even have the energy today to pump up the tyres so went back to bed.
Hope things are better tommorrow.
Thinking about buying a Specialized tricross competition bike so would be grateful for any comments or tips.
Route plans all completed and sponsor forms ready so BEWARE !!!!!!

BEANS MEANS MILES

Had a good day out on the bike today. Dolgellau, Barmouth, Harlech, Ffestiniog.
Stopped in Barmouth this morning and had a coffee and Beans on Toast which were first class. Then had a good run up the coast through Harlech and Maentwrog ( Had to go back and get my bike then!!!!!!!) The question I was asking myself was what do you think about when your cycling??? Just sitting there turning those pedals for hours on end??
Today I was wondering " How does a fly actually land on the celling" Does he fly upside down and land or does he hover and then do a head over heels??
I was also thinking to myself if we ever invent a car that goes faster than the speed of light would there be any point in having headlights on it?? Two things I have learnt today.. Beans keep you going all day....I think I'm cracking up!!!!!
Ive also been told off by Brians wife who is a policewoman for not wearing a cycling helmet!! GULP!!!!!!!

What a week for training weather wise!!!! Really struggled to put the milage in this week. Bike is going well now although I have serious concerns about "windage". Thinking about investing some hard earned cash on a good fast touring bike.

Attached a small seat bag just to carry some snacks on the trip !!!!!!!

Anyone interested in filling in a sponsor form i.e Pub, Club, Workplace, Pole Dancing Club anywhere please contact me. All help is greatly appreciated.

Brian was asking me today how the training was going and if I had any sore bits yet!!!! Obviously lost none of his sense of humour !!!!!!

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