End to End

Thomas borrowed Ann's bike yesterday as he had a puncture, and he needed to be at his boat house in Putney by 9. On the way back he had the bike stolen along with all his rowing kit, whilst he was enjoying a large Big Mac meal at Southside. Ann will have to get a new bike today, and we'll worry about the insurance later

Lessons learnt; my children must eat healthier foods

Garmin Connect - Activity Details for Training Ride 2 b

Garmin Connect - Activity Details for Training ride 2

Cycled to Sevenoaks, where we stopped for lunch, very, very cold (not the lunch, the weather). After lunch cycled the A25 to Redhill, where it got even colder. Spotted a couple in a car in a layby on top of a hill, up to no good, very interesting, decided not to stop for a drinks rest there.Decided not to carry on to Dorking, but headed home instead. Spotted no 60 bus in Coulsdon and was tempted to get on it, in the end we beat it home anyway. Did about 56 miles today at least

Lessons learnt; must work out how to use the satnav properly, it stopped recording in Redhill, hence two trips shown for the day

Garmin Connect - Activity Details for London to Brighton Training Day 1

First day of proper training, 45 miles to Brighton. My bike broke down 3 miles outside Haywards Heath, fortunately a kind gentleman gave me a lift to the bike shop,got there just after Ann. Had to wait 45 minutes to get it fixed, then carried on. The South Downs look massive and we had to go up and over them. Worst bit was a couple of miles on the A23, with cars inches away from us.

Lessons learnt; it gets cold when you stop, must bring a jumper next time