What an achievement!!! We are so thrilled by you lot.... Long to hear /see you in Devon sometime..
Completed!!...15 days, 1300 miles.
Diary-yours and our comments
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(Posted on 2009-10-29 08:33:00 by )
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1300 miles, 7 Countries, 15 days, plenty of saddle sores, a few pots of vasaline, too much male bonding, freezing temperatures, plenty of bad joke and 2100 metres of altitude....
We had an amazing time!
A big thank you to the 20 cyclists who braved the bad weather and put on a BCR t-shirt and cycled the last 65 miles with us.
Also for the fantastic support at Big Ben... Sorry we were late, Tom was struggling at this point.
Also a huge thanks to all who turned up at the Dance Attic, we were very touched.
(Posted on 2009-10-27 18:43:00 by ) -
Almost there lads. You will be slow on your last leg....as I am joining you!!! Hope your chicken legs have got bigger Hunty!
(Posted on 2009-10-23 10:44:00 by ) -
GO GO GO!
(Posted on 2009-10-22 09:39:00 by ) -
Awesome work so far lads, keep it up, not far to go! Sorry cant be with you on Saturday, look forward to hearing all about it x
(Posted on 2009-10-20 21:30:00 by ) -
Great to see Baylis was it lads... prats! Really know how to wind a fella up. See you at Big Ben. x
(Posted on 2009-10-20 20:28:00 by ) -
Looking forward to hearing all your stories on Saturday - well done!
(Posted on 2009-10-20 18:27:00 by ) -
Looking forward to hearing all your stories on Saturday - well done!
(Posted on 2009-10-20 18:27:00 by ) -
Woweee. you guys are doing amazingly. bums of steel by now. keep it up! xxxxxxxx
(Posted on 2009-10-20 13:56:00 by ) -
- we are in the middle of nowhere in France, great counrtyside. Luxembourg tomorrow. H
(Posted on 2009-10-19 21:22:00 by ) -
Keep going guys, doing amazing job and sounds like youre having a pretty good time too! sorry not to be there on saturday but have a good celebration! love tilly x x
(Posted on 2009-10-19 21:18:00 by ) -
"sipping gin and tonic on lake Como"?? I thought this was meant to be a challenege?! Good effort though guys and looking forward to a few drinks on Sat x
(Posted on 2009-10-19 13:33:00 by ) -
Super stuff guys! Look forward to celebrating with you on Saturday! xx
(Posted on 2009-10-19 10:47:00 by ) -
Como - Lavargo - Luzern - Basel
We have now completed 717 miles and have crossed the Alps (2200 metre climb) in freezing conditions - socks for gloves on the 12 mile decent! Amazing scenery not only from the top but also around the lakes near Luzern. Next stop Strasbourg........
(Posted on 2009-10-17 17:39:00 by ) -
amazing effort! we are all thinking of you.......x
(Posted on 2009-10-17 11:45:00 by ) -
Keep pedalling....
(Posted on 2009-10-16 07:06:00 by ) -
Have arrived in Como early after 65 mile day. Sipping a gin and tonic by the lake. Feeling good, left achilles a bit sore. H
(Posted on 2009-10-15 15:56:00 by ) -
Go boys go....Thinking of you carving the rolling Swiss hills up a storm. See you at Canturbury for a cycle next Sat - keep it up it must be hurting now?!
(Posted on 2009-10-14 15:25:00 by ) -
Nice one boys - hows the bums?also take it you recieved the match report of the llamas defeat on sunday...
(Posted on 2009-10-13 15:52:00 by ) -
Having great time. 313 miles in 3 days, Rome, Aquapendente, Florence to Maranello. Sunshine, gale force winds, torrential rain, mountain climbs and 15 mile descent. No better way to see a country. Loving it. H
(Posted on 2009-10-13 08:38:00 by ) -
Keep going boys you're doing a grand job - keep it up!! woo woo.xxx
(Posted on 2009-10-13 07:39:00 by ) -
Good luck lads - see you in London
(Posted on 2009-10-12 08:14:00 by ) -
Text from Henry. Did 90 miles on Saturday. Stayed in farmhouse by castle in Aquapendente. Off to Florence today - only 104 miles! Go boys!
(Posted on 2009-10-11 09:49:00 by ) -
Peddle fat boys peddle.
good luck lads.
(Posted on 2009-10-11 08:52:00 by ) -
GOOD LUCK BOYS........
xx
(Posted on 2009-10-10 14:04:00 by ) -
Day 1
Rain delay! Thunder and lightning stop play. Weather inspection 08.45 local time.
P.S staying in defence attache's house behind armed guards. Also, great to see Charlotte Bayliss last night.
(Posted on 2009-10-10 06:20:00 by ) -
Good Luck guys! Maybe not see you canterbury... but definately see you in London to celebrate!
(Posted on 2009-10-08 21:25:00 by ) -
Good luck guys - only 1,622.55 miles to go! See you in Canterbury!
(Posted on 2009-10-08 21:22:00 by ) -
Thanks for stopping last weekend. At one point I wondered if you were going to ride on by! I made the church no problems, if a little oily and sweaty. Tip - hitch hiking with a bike is much more successfull if you take the wheels off and put it on your shoulder. Safe ride boys and see you in Canterbury. F
(Posted on 2009-10-01 11:00:00 by ) -
Overton - Beaminister - Wincanton / Salisbury / Overton
Our final training ride before the big challenge. With Alec still in bed and Charlie preparing for singles night at the Dance Attic (After party venue 24th October) it was left to Henry & Tom to cycle the 90 miles to Beaminster, a beautiful day and an absolute gem of a town. Through Salisbury we picked up Alec "over the limited" Bartlett and journeyed across Wiltshire into Dorset and even had time to visit our old school. Sunday saw us all leave for different destinations home but the hill out of Beaminister proved there will be fierce competition for the poka dot jersey. See you boys in Rome......
(Posted on 2009-09-29 13:49:00 by ) -
http://www.thomas-shop.co.uk/
(Posted on 2009-08-05 14:32:00 by ) -
If anyone is looking at our photographs (including the one above) and is thinking.... "I want to go cycling in Wales too, it looks so beautiful", then do because it is stunning in the Brecon national park.
We stayed in a B&B ......
www.thomas-shop.co.uk
Organised by 'mr romantic' himself Tom, it really is a little gem either for a lads/gals bonding weekend, a family get away or a romantic escape.
My huge thanks and appreciation goes to the owners Liz and Derick who were so welcoming and liz makes an excellent nurse....! I'm not sure what I would have happened without her when I had my crash. Top draw.
(Posted on 2009-08-05 14:27:00 by ) -
London - Rolvenden Layne - London
Made the 130 mile round trip into the depths of Kent to spend the weekend at the landlords family pad. Many thanks to Mark and Rose Collins for not only their hospitality but also their donation to the Charity. Botley Hill on the return journey felt like Mont Ventoux.............
(Posted on 2009-08-04 15:30:00 by ) -
Just been out for a quick spin on the Trek I got at the auction last night; it runs well & is very light. I'll be using it a lot !
Many thanks for a fabulous night & the added entertainment this morning getting the Dodgem trucks out !
Hope you raised loads of £££ & look forward to news about THE ride when it takes place......keep training !
(Posted on 2009-07-12 18:32:00 by ) -
and I thought I was a keen cyclist! Looking forward to the weekend. Pete is wearing leather trousers. Nice xx
(Posted on 2009-07-07 19:43:00 by ) -
London - Temple Farm - London
170 mile solo round trip covered in 10hrs over Saturday and Sunday for Count Goess-Saurau weekend bash. Was stopped by the Police flying a red light in Reading. Received the biggest telling off since school but unlike Henry the other day escaped without a fine! Looking forward to creating the peleton again in the hills of Wales next weekend.....
(Posted on 2009-06-22 13:45:00 by ) -
Charlie couldnt even drive a car properly here in South Africa where is he going to be able to ride a bicycle, Just joking
(Posted on 2009-06-05 15:27:00 by ) -
good luck guys, its really a great accomplishment
(Posted on 2009-06-05 15:24:00 by ) -
Charlie, if you can't stay on two wheels, the continental roads will take a tricycle!
(Posted on 2009-05-23 12:22:00 by ) -
London - Orford - London
Another weekend, another 240 miler. A weekend of firsts: the first collective two day trip saw us cycle to Suffolk, encounter our first burst tyre, first crash and first whole dayâs cycling into head winds and rain. Luckily we were well supported by the hospitable Max and Lolly who gave us a superb supper in Orford, a couple of Adnams and a comfortable nightâs sleep. We owe you our thanks for a lovely evening and thanks also to the Good Samaritan Jill who nursed Mr Pushman better with tea and ice following his inexplicable crash.
Our collective fitness showed as we breezed through the wind, rain and delights of East London to arrive back in good time feeling confident for longer trips to come.
(Posted on 2009-05-20 14:46:00 by ) -
Good luck lads - we're the three you saw at Windsor on Sunday! We made it back to Putney about 8pm in the end, had to cycle into a headwind along the A4 which wasn't easy. Just looked at your itinerary - there's quite a bit of climbing to do! I'm sure you'll be fine though.
(Posted on 2009-05-13 15:30:00 by ) -
London - Wargrave - London (78 miles)
Day started with a mechanical test with our first broken chain. 45mins later & we were on route to Wargrave. Stop by Windsor Castle proved random as by chance we met 3 guys doing the London to Rome trip.
Lunch with Jess, Sarah, Nigel & Sam by the river, followed by a tinkle on the water in Bess and a quick net session.
Beautiful day in the sun beaten only in joy by an F1 esque pitt stop repairing a puncture. Cornwall had clearly paid off.
(Posted on 2009-05-11 12:19:00 by ) -
Polzeath - Newquay - Delabole
What promised to be a challenging weekend spent climbing Cornish hills developed into a technical bonding trip. We developed our climbing techniques on the drawing board at an ale and pie festival whilst we got to know the important team members in the confines of a Polzeath caravan. Cycling in short, intense bursts up steep inclines and down sharp descents was a good introduction to the central European mountains and Mr Pushmanâs bike finely tuned our puncture repair skills. 80 miles covered in a couple of days was testament to the fine weather, Rattler and Mr Motivator Bishop being absent.
(Posted on 2009-05-05 15:36:00 by ) -
Aldgate East - Duxford - Hackney
7:30am start for team BCR. We headed North towards Cambridge with our peleton slicing through the strong head wind. Pace setters of Alec, Tom & Charlie ensured Stage victory for Henry. An easy round trip of 100 miles covered though witnesses to Charlie's dancing on Saturday night prove otherwise......
(Posted on 2009-04-28 11:25:00 by ) -
dedication or perversion?
(Posted on 2009-04-20 21:18:00 by ) -
London - Oxford - London
7.15am Start for Alec & Tom. After a 2hr 40 mile session before breakfast Oxford was reached in record time. 140 miles covered in 10 hours. Comment of the day as we cycled past Spearmint Rhino on the A4, Alec to Tom, "the sound of your wheel turning is turning me on" That's dedication.......
(Posted on 2009-04-20 10:39:00 by ) -
Well done boys! Keep up the training - received the invitation in the post for the ball - canni wait! Very impressed with the organisation etc.... best of luck.
Love Lamber xx
PS - loving the photos!!
(Posted on 2009-04-14 12:29:00 by ) -
London - Canterbury - London
7am start for groggy eyes and the new clip in shoes quickly proved entertaining with alec & charlie both falling.
130 miles covered in 12h45mins.
lesson learnt - dont forget the lube.
(Posted on 2009-04-06 17:03:00 by ) -
02/04/09 9.00am Henry Hunt spotted near Angel on white and red racing bike.
Nice bikes boys, my rationale is that your saddle shouldn't be smaller than your hand, but you can't knock those beauts on weight.
x
(Posted on 2009-04-02 10:50:00 by ) -
First training ride London to Brighton and back again- success!
Now time to purchase some bikes.
(Posted on 2009-03-03 19:32:00 by )
ROME TO LONDON CYCLE CHALLENGE
10TH – 24TH OCTOBER 2009
THE CHALLENGE: 1,262.55 miles, 7 countries, 15 days, 4 men, 4 sore bottoms…
THE TARGET: £10,000
THE CHARITY: Bone Cancer Research Trust
THE RIDERS: Alec Bartlett, Charlie Pushman, Henry Hunt, Tom Bishop
Final Total raised = £16,505.78
Thanks Everyone!