After a few months of faffing, we have decided that the whole family will be going to the Etape.
The logistics of all of this is a pain in the neck, and is going to cost way more that I had ever imagined, but it will be nice to have the boys and Jo there.
As Monday 11th July is in the last week of the boys' school term, we will have to complete the paperwork for an Authorised absence, and are likely to get it rejected.
On the up side, I have now booked a room for all of us for Saturday and Sunday nights, just north east of Modane. Should be only 20-30 minutes away.
Planning on driving down on Friday and staying 2/3 of the way down on Friday night. Same on way back.
Tuesday 8 February 2011
Lost In Coventry
I should know better really. I lived in coventry for about 10 years, so I should know my way around, but it would seem not.
Went out on the bike on Sunday and headed off into the wind. Out via Wolvey, Bramcote, Bulkington and towards Coventry. I had intended to get to Meridan and then Kenilworth and back via Coombe Abbey, but somehow found myself trudging through Longford and the back of the Ricoh arena and generally getting lost in the suburbs. As it started looking like it was going to get dark early, I cut my losses and headed down the A444 to the airport and out the other side. Not exactly what I had in mind, but it will do. Total 39.6 miles.
Computer was giving dodgy speeds again.
Phone battery died at 27 miles.
New (replacement) gloves feeling good, warm, soft, good fit : Endura Deluge
New shoes felt nice, still not sure if they are a bit too big, but the neoprene overshoes made them feel pretty good. Still getting cramp in my left arch.
Neck also still feeling stiff
Total this week is a bit poor:
Tuesday: 80 min Turbo
( Saturday : Rugby )
Sunday: 39.6 miles
Went out on the bike on Sunday and headed off into the wind. Out via Wolvey, Bramcote, Bulkington and towards Coventry. I had intended to get to Meridan and then Kenilworth and back via Coombe Abbey, but somehow found myself trudging through Longford and the back of the Ricoh arena and generally getting lost in the suburbs. As it started looking like it was going to get dark early, I cut my losses and headed down the A444 to the airport and out the other side. Not exactly what I had in mind, but it will do. Total 39.6 miles.
Computer was giving dodgy speeds again.
Phone battery died at 27 miles.
New (replacement) gloves feeling good, warm, soft, good fit : Endura Deluge
New shoes felt nice, still not sure if they are a bit too big, but the neoprene overshoes made them feel pretty good. Still getting cramp in my left arch.
Neck also still feeling stiff
Total this week is a bit poor:
Tuesday: 80 min Turbo
( Saturday : Rugby )
Sunday: 39.6 miles
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