Category Archives: General

Like any good objectives the sponsorship target has been a matter of review and change. At the outset it was set at £2000 and thanks to the generosity of my friends, family, colleagues from former employment, suppliers and customers; plus, … Continue reading →

5 weeks (riding starts 22nd May 2011) to go and I now have the final route files through for loading onto the GPS. Here are the vital statistics: · 951 miles (that is over 8 full laps of the M25 … Continue reading →

The most common comment on the sponsors page is about saddle sores and the general discomfort from very long cycle rides. Take a look at some of the comments http://www.action.org.uk/sponsor/rickperkins I have fortunately never suffered in this dimension but then … Continue reading →

Probably since the invention if the bicycle there have been cycling clubs; one of the main activities of which is the Sunday club run. I am a member of Thanet RC (http://www.thanetrc.org.uk/ ) and our club runs have formed the … Continue reading →

Well I took this photo whilst out on a lunchtime ride (Thursday) and perhaps spring is on the way; these early crocus (is there a plural?) these have appeared almost overnight. Training is progressing well; didn’t get the double century … Continue reading →

Training Plan in place … I now have my training plan in place that sees me right up to the event at the end of May. My plan includes 3 double century weekend which will be new ground for me … Continue reading →

… well if I am not able to get outside and train I can use the time to do some planning and sort out some of the logistics. Here is the updated Goalscape. Fund raising is up to £2689.99, I … Continue reading →

… you know when perhaps it is too cold to be out training when the contents of your bottles turns to slush & ice. Managed to get back out on the roads again but it was pretty nippy but so … Continue reading →

Goalscaping for Charity. Click the link to see the project management tool I am using to keep a grip on the challenge

Roads looking pretty icy this morning so turbo training was the sensible option.