The task was simple. Find 19 people and get them to ride with me from London to Paris. Oh boy!
Category: Fitness
2018 Reflections
It’s a morbid thing to say, but I said recently to someone that if I died tomorrow, don’t feel sorry for me. I’ve crammed a lot into my years compared to some.
Best of 2018 Cycling – Photos
A summary of my favourite moments in cycling – 2018
Cycling Rivalry – A Short Story
As they stood at the counter, espresso shots in hand, their eyes never left each other as they necked the hot coffee, trying hard not to flinch under the heat of the liquid and the bitterness of the gritty drink. “Two more”, said the rival. “Each!” Added Adrian
Girona
We had two weeks to find a house 1000 miles away that was suitable for 8 people. We found Girona.
Peak Performance
Climbs I have started to tick off as me and my cycling friends make our way slowly around some of Europe’s famous mountain tops.
Goodbye to 2017
But most importantly, the moral of the story is get off your arse Crow
‘No’ Your Limits
If I were to single out any particular lesson that I have learned during these thousands of miles and almost as many laughs along the way, it would be that it is only the limits one places upon themselves that prevent them from going further.
Wiggle New Forest 100 Sportive
Wiggle though made up for this. Not only were we greeted by the ubiquitous inflatable finish line, but a live band, the smell of barbecuing steak and a wall of children and mothers (well at least 6 or 7) lining the finish line clapping and cheering.
Top 10 Things To Remember When Organising A Charity Bike Ride
Planning a London to Paris bike event? Best read this first
Chimp versus Strava
Pretty much each time I have finished my ride I like to scroll through my Strava segment summary and look for highlights in the ride. Now let’s make it clear right from the off that I’m not one of those KOM guys, far from it. In fact, I consider anything remotely close to the top…
Broken By Alp D’Huez
Come to the Alps they said, it will be fun they said. Of course it will! They were right, but not that I thought that as I sat at the side of the road on Alp D’Huez close to tears with anger and rage.