Plans for 2020

I have kept my ride events plans for 2020 more realistic and have been a bit more selective rather than enter anything and everything I can think of.  Each of the events I have entered for has a different twist. Essex Spring Lambs A sportive I have thought about entering over the years but had … Continue reading Plans for 2020 →

C2C or Sea to Sea Bike Ride

C2C Route Map Last month I blogged about my plans to cycle the C2C route from the west to east coast of England. Here is a brief record of my trip. Day 1 - The Lake District https://youtu.be/GdrDK-fd4rE I woke up to rain, and, apart from a few sunny spells, it stayed that way for … Continue reading C2C or Sea to Sea Bike Ride →

London to Southend 2019

https://youtu.be/QZRkUKxXk_Q Litttle did we know what lay just around the corner! If it's not on Garmin it didn't happen: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/3843798850

London to Southend 2018

https://youtu.be/ibF_-rTnCHc Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/1719723321

London to Southend 2017

https://youtu.be/nKF0FGvWHis?si=81McDr2e-0BTu4Pm Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/1086036587

Conquering the London to Southend Off-Road Challenge 2016: A Tale of Grit, Hills, and Unexpected Adventures

Today, I did the toughest ride I have ever done. It was tougher than the first sponsored ride that I did, which knocked me for six. It was tougher than my 100-mile ride to nowhere. And this one was less than 40 miles. It was the London to Southend off-road ride. This route was graded … Continue reading Conquering the London to Southend Off-Road Challenge 2016: A Tale of Grit, Hills, and Unexpected Adventures →

London to Southend 2016

https://youtu.be/K6ErtIWtZss at the finish with Pete and friends après ride BBQ at Pete's Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/644351374