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  • #16
    Cyber wave from here! Hope you've got someone nice to rub your bum after!

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    • #17
      Originally posted by SarzWix View Post
      There's a map of the route at the bottom of this page: Rough Ride Guide Articles - London 2 Brighton Off-road bike ride, 22nd September, 2012

      Nowhere near me, obviously, so I'll just have to virtually cheer you on
      Aye - that's pretty much it, thanks Sarz.

      They have provided riders with a paper map - with the key points only. There will be marshals along the route, but not as numerous as the "standard" L2B - but then there are only 1-2000 people doing this, not the 30,000 that take part in June.

      Thanks for the sponsorship Rhona - very kind.

      I didn't post a link as I didn't want it to look like I'd just come back on-vine to beg generous Grapes for their hard-earned.

      However, if anyone would like to sponsor me, I'd be very grapeful; Wayne Coulter is fundraising for British Heart Foundation

      Fund raising has been tough this year. Still every bit helps the BHF do their work.

      I do have padded shorts, I also now have a brand new spangly bike to ride on - it's mahoosive as you'd expect...

      What's known in the trade as a "29er" on account that the wheels are 29" rather than the standard 26". Tried it last night and it's much more comfortable for a man of my stature.

      Nervous!? Me?

      Pffft.
      A simple dude trying to grow veg. http://haywayne.blogspot.com/

      BLOG UPDATED! http://haywayne.blogspot.com/2012/01...ar-demand.html 30/01/2012

      Practise makes us a little better, it doesn't make us perfect.


      What would Vedder do?

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      • #18
        Don't be afraid to ask, Wayne My Mother always said, if you don't ask, you don't get.
        I just couldn't work out how everyone else knew how to donate and stoopid ole me didn't!
        All the best for your comfort in the days afterwards

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        • #19
          Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
          Don't be afraid to ask, Wayne My Mother always said, if you don't ask, you don't get.
          I just couldn't work out how everyone else knew how to donate and stoopid ole me didn't!
          All the best for your comfort in the days afterwards
          Hey, thanks VC - and no, I won't be cycling back. I am however staying in a tent in Brighton afterwards.
          A simple dude trying to grow veg. http://haywayne.blogspot.com/

          BLOG UPDATED! http://haywayne.blogspot.com/2012/01...ar-demand.html 30/01/2012

          Practise makes us a little better, it doesn't make us perfect.


          What would Vedder do?

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          • #20
            Staying in a tent I doooo hope your sleeping bag is well padded
            I hope you raise lots of money for BHF - its a very worthwhile charity - so good for you for choosing it

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            • #21
              Thankfully, we decided not to camp, and to head straight back afterwards.

              I could barely walk after the ride. My legs have never felt so painful.

              If, in a few months time I decide to sign up for this again, someone point me to this post and remind me how hard it was.

              8.5 hours. 75 miles. 1 sore bum. 2 aching legs. 2 tired arms. 1 broken Wayne.
              A simple dude trying to grow veg. http://haywayne.blogspot.com/

              BLOG UPDATED! http://haywayne.blogspot.com/2012/01...ar-demand.html 30/01/2012

              Practise makes us a little better, it doesn't make us perfect.


              What would Vedder do?

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              • #22
                Congratulations!! You'll be back for more, whatever you say now

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                • #23
                  Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
                  Congratulations!! You'll be back for more, whatever you say now
                  Hmmm, maybe. The single most difficult thing I've ever done, physically.
                  A simple dude trying to grow veg. http://haywayne.blogspot.com/

                  BLOG UPDATED! http://haywayne.blogspot.com/2012/01...ar-demand.html 30/01/2012

                  Practise makes us a little better, it doesn't make us perfect.


                  What would Vedder do?

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                  • #24
                    I lack the confidence to ride a bike - full stop. So the thought of pedalling for 8.5 hours is just beyond my comprehension. I'm full of admiration for you, and anyone else, who takes on these challenges - the world would lose a lot without your guts.

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                    • #25
                      Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
                      I lack the confidence to ride a bike - full stop. So the thought of pedalling for 8.5 hours is just beyond my comprehension. I'm full of admiration for you, and anyone else, who takes on these challenges - the world would lose a lot without your guts.
                      I nearly lost my guts on a couple of occasions...

                      All you need is someone to get on a bike with you. My partner was the same - now she loves cycling.
                      A simple dude trying to grow veg. http://haywayne.blogspot.com/

                      BLOG UPDATED! http://haywayne.blogspot.com/2012/01...ar-demand.html 30/01/2012

                      Practise makes us a little better, it doesn't make us perfect.


                      What would Vedder do?

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                      • #26
                        I used to ride a bike, just, and I still have one. I really need stabilisers or a tandem now

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