cycling

It’s a long way back

to fitness after a period off the bike due to a combination of illness, bad weather and, if I’m completely honest, a lack of motivation.

Indoor rides on Zwift are my baby steps as I embark on this road back to fitness. There’s no hiding my poor fitness though on an indoor trainer; the low power numbers are clear to see. But hopefully it will also show my improvement over the coming weeks.

What I lack right now is a target. Something to motivate me and to aim for. A cycling holiday in Denia or Gran Canaria? A trans Pyrenees tour? We’ll see I guess…

Status

It all starts on 10 July

I’m due to set off on my adventure on 10 July with the first leg taking me from Ashbourne to Oxford. Typical that the forecast has rain! Although I should probably savour the cool and damp conditions as it’s likely to get super hot as I make my way south through France.

If you click the menu icon you will see I have created a page showing my planned route. Or just click here.

Welcome to my blog

Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to cycle and he will realize fishing is stupid and boring.

— Desmond Tutu.

Cycling 1,200 miles in 12 days across England and France is a daunting prospect but also a great personal challenge. I will be using this blog to tell my story of this adventure in words and pictures. I hope you enjoy it; please feel free to comment.

As part of this challenge, I would like to raise money for a cause that is important to me. If you are able to donate something, please click here.