I’m pleased to say that we all arrived safely in Leeds yesterday, as always on these type of trips it the first and only concern. I think it was an outstanding effort from everyone but I admit to having the easiest of trips, John and Stuart who pushed heavy tandems on long days; Holly Chloe, [...]
Finished
August 31st, 2010 posted by Mike TomlinsonDiffering paths
August 28th, 2010 posted by Mike TomlinsonSince Thursday lunch the ride has been in two groups, a consequence of Rebecca needing to return home to Leeds today (Saturday). To try and facilitate this we cycled an extra 28 miles on Thursday which meant we had a marathon ride of 108 miles from Ypes in Belgium to Gillingham, Kent. Friday we again [...]
A proper perspective
August 26th, 2010 posted by Mike TomlinsonJane set off on three long distance bike rides which culminated in 2006 ‘Ride Across America’ from San Francisco to New York; 4000 miles in nine weeks. Our odyssey of 2500 miles in five weeks doesn’t compare in terms of scale or effort. The terrain we have covered has been nowhere near as demanding of [...]
Jacks blog
August 25th, 2010 posted by JohnI am in Ypres with mum, dad, laurie and the Hindes. I haven’t had access to the internet that often which is why this is my first and probably last blog!
Me, John, Stuart, Becca and Mike have cycled all of the way and Laurie, Holly, Chloe and Steven have done parts of it. The riding [...]
John’s Blog
August 25th, 2010 posted by JohnNow in Ieper, so have come far enough to make a few observations.
1. The drive down to Istanbul with Dave, Nigel (”Shrek”), and (Big) Al was easily the most laughs I’ve had on the trip. Ash – my co-driver – would perhaps agree. Most anecdotes are unprintable, but the tone was set when we stopped [...]
My last Blog before the channel
August 25th, 2010 posted by StuartYesterday was an interesting cycling day, with 3 punctures and two replacement tyres required. Whilst one of our shortest days so far, we did have a headwind to contend with, which became stronger as the day proceeded.
Our route deliberately passed the Tyne Cot military cemetary on the way into Ypres, and we stopped to see [...]
Holly’s Blog :)
August 25th, 2010 posted by StuartI’ve had the best times when been in the R.V. with Janet, Mum and sometimes Laurie, Chloe and Steven. Had some very interesting conversations with Laurie and played alot of card games with Steven. Most of the time when i’m on my own in the R.V. I just sleep on the back seats [...]
Rest day in Ypres – Janet
August 25th, 2010 posted by StuartHello everyone, we are on a rest day and at last we have the time and the opportunity to do a blog. Helen and I have had a very busy time for the last few weeks however whilst in the R.V. we have had some fun! Some of the good memories include; the coffe stops, [...]
Chloe and Lauries post! ;)
August 25th, 2010 posted by StuartOn last rest day at Ypres. Enjoying day so far and finally got a computer to write a blog on.
Been doing muppet of the day this holiday. A Few memories of it is mike wearing his gloves the wrong way round,,, Me (Chloe) Walking into a post,,, Jack putting sugar on his chips Harr Harr that was [...]
Lovely Belgium
August 23rd, 2010 posted by Mike TomlinsonUp until today Beer and Chocalate is what springs to my mind when thinking about Belgium, oh and that David Platt goal in Italia ninety. I was quite looking forward to cycling across it heading home, not now. What a place, the stretch from Namur to Ath had no redeeming features the standard of the [...]
