full load

I now have packed everything on to cycle boy its a lot,but i don't need the trailer.its still very heavy but hope it won't break the legs.will train like this for the next four weeks,30 DAYS TOMORROW! route definitely finalised,I'm happy with it,just can't wait to set off now.hope shirts will be done Wednesday. I have a laminated sheet of where all tackle is packed so i don't have to go searching for anything,is that sad or organised not sure which.

half century,half way through,or near the end?

at work today invites were being put on the notice board for Ian Nadin's 50th birthday party,which he celebrates while I'm away celebrating my own half century doing my jogle,tonight I'm going to Anita's 50th,(our bridesmaid from 30 yrs ago)Julies was celebrated in tenerefe meeting future son in laws parents,Lyn another friend from school went to see her son down under in Tasmania all the above makes me think hard about a comment that Julies cuss an wrote on her birthday card saying"happy 50th birthday and what a shame your life is nearly over"well cheers Freda,but does the truth hurt that much.not really David, my best friend said he was accused of having a midlife crisis wanting to drive vintage buses.his reply was at 52 its more an end of life crisis,Ive decided to do my ride before i get to old so maybe they are both right.we never know its the end if we are lucky,mum new it was her time and rode life to the end even saying "it was hard work dieing".if it was that hard i think more of us wouldn't bother and just hang around forever,ONE LIFE LIVE IT to coin a Fraze from another hobby(land rovering),celebrate how you like . they may even play Mary Hopkins those were the days,just to make the hairs on my arms stand up and send a shiver down my spine.do we ever change? hope not i still feel 21 ish lol.alright then 49 and 11/12ths nearly there(same age as Roy god rest his soul)

route change 32

planning re planning and then replanning.and back to original plan, i have decided to abandon glasgow area and have reverted back to my original plan to come down the west coast through oban and across on to isle of arran then across to ayr down through dumfries and galloway district.its an area im unfamiliar with so will enjoy being an area i didnt see much when i was on the road doing general haulage. five weeks tommorow to the off and im begining to get nervous especially altering routes at this late stage,but at least because im camping i haven't booked any where so dont have to cancel any over night stops.im hoping camping is going to give me freedom to alter route as i desire or the need arises

will she wont she

Kellie arrived home yesterday and within a couple of hours i was having to repair shower,(but don't think it was her fault just coincidence)last night sat chatting and she is going to have a ride on her bike to see if she thinks she can get fit enough to do jogle with me.so its still a will she wont she situation watch this space. new flashing spoke lights fitted to wheels,look impressive at night as they spin round.tent 4.7 kg fastened to back of seat extra weight extra training.started loading things in panniers to simulate weight i will be carrying

six weeks to jogle

blimey its April,six weeks to the off,plenty to do over next few weeks,need to do a second practice run,not tried new tent out yet so weekend away needed,23 April on fargate at ctc stand drumming up sponsors while helping man the stall,superheroes want papers and TV promotions this month.spamalot weekend this Saturday down in aylesbury with gemma and javi.Linda and Stuart home from Australia this weekend,kellie home next week from her 14 month tour of Asia and Australia.all this and we are getting very busy at work could do with extra hours tagged onto each day.all above and need to increase training with extra weight on bike.Aprils going to fly by

shirts ordered from rhino sports

43 days to the off,my new jogle shirts have now been approved for production at rhino sports,eckington.after original confusion they could not print the cycle shirts i provided them with,so they are going to manufacture me a set of shirts with all my lettering and sponsor logo impregnated in to the material,so as they don't wear of,impressive shirts, they usually make shirts for ice hockey and the likes,good quality tough shirts that dry quick after getting wet.always a bonus in our British weather,they say delivery should be next week,then Steve from world of superheroes.com can contact the media to promote the event,
this week been pulling trailer loaded with concrete blocks for extra training.although fishing meeting last night went on longer than planned so don't think that will have done weight loss much good this week,although i did cycle to the meeting and back home afterwards. the scales will tell later it's Thursday and weigh day for me and Ian

iphone blogging is not quick

fishing today.so thought id test doing a blog from phone.hard work may have t take note book.

hgv drivers should ride a bike to gain their licence

why should a lorry driver make a statement like that?(I'm a transport manager and hold an hgv licence)
last night on my way home on a normal road bike.tri-chez transport came so close to knocking me off i felt i had to have a word with the driver.i asked him in future to give a little extra room when overtaking,his reply was"i couldn't there was a car on the other side o me"my response was "well just hold back a few seconds,you'll finish up killing someone"his reply sounded very much like"not my problem you shouldn't be on the road any way"as he rapidly drove off!oh and he was talking on his phone all be it hands free,but was he actually concentrating on the road?
drivers like this should not be on the road as it just causes aggro between two groups of road users that usually have respect for each other.not to mention he is a prime candidate as the next smidsy(sorry mate did not see you)as he runs some one over.

ps 52 days and counting

if any body is counting

jaw bone hill conquered

the sun has got its hat on,lets hope now we have passed equinox the weather stays warmer,quiet at work this afternoon so MATT watched the office and i set of early on my training run.out towards ecclesfield,grenoside,thurgoland oxspring to penistone,returning via stocksbridge,deepcar oughtibridge.and then i had a brain wave,ill go up over jaw bone hill,it was always a challenge for me as a young lad,and to cycle none stop at nearly 50 yr old.i was chuffed to say the least.i think i may just be ready.
phoned to check on my shirt printing today,only to be told they cannot print the shirts i provided,but they have asked me to visit them tomorrow and they will make me five new shirts that they can print and in material that drip drys in ten minutes,and they will donate the shirts as its for a charity event,so watch this space

54 days but whos counting

sunday morning up nice and early,gathered my stuff together.and suddenly realised no pump.so i set of via work to collect it.and work was in the oppersite direction.after setting of from work i headed for riverlyn valley, as my exit route from sheffield. a good steady 6.3 mile climb(950ft) not steep but a long haul.out to bradwell to see sue(sister)and ian,drink of tea and on my way.a bit ,well alot of meandering dinner at hathersage and then more meandering by the time i reached home id done 68 mile,and still considerd going to the pub on the bike,legs felt great.but after id had a bath i opted for the van up to the acorn inn,burncross

looking for the sun

sat at my desk hot drink of tea,a river let of water trickling down the window,such an inviting sight for a Sunday morning.here sat in my waterproof jacket knowing full well it ain't waterproof because after 10 minutes out there ill be soaked to the skin,still hows the saying goes "no pain no gain"and "you'll not melt in the rain"so best finish my tea and get out there must go look for the sun its out there somewhere