After yesterdays 80 mile ride to Nantwich we set off for a shorter hillier ride today.
First was a trip to try and by some loctite to help fix Mark’s bike – there is only so much on the fly tightening of the new crank he can handle. Like all…
Getting ready to go.
Sunday saw our first really long ride of the training. 80 miles down to Nantwich to see Mark’s parents for his birthday.
Somehow we managed to cycling down in nice conditions despite each town we went through being recently soaked with rain.
The ride back was slightly more problematic…
Another planning session post run.. Surprisingly there is only three devices being used..
Well after an early doors injury Martin has decided not to come on the trip. As it was the 1st of April original thoughts were he was joking.. But alas he wasn’t.
3 training rides in and being back on the bike has been somewhat eventful. For starters, getting used to cycling with a side wind most of the way is taking some effort, alongside managing fingers and toes that are cold to the point of numb (any suggestions from fellow cyclists…
Read MoreAfter we finished our weekly run, Ian announced we have a new team member coming to Italy with us – Martin. There will now be 6 of us in total. It isn’t looking good for the girls who will have to put up with four smelly boys… Oh…
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We booked our flights from Manchester (and Basel) to Venice today! hurrah.. it means it is going to happen..