Matts August Post

It has been a while since i posted! Thought i better get to it as Cleve has been on my back.

Things have been crazy over the past couple of months in arrangements. Last month Jon and I planned a big ride together. We planned to ride to Scarborough and back and on pointing out to Jon that it would be a bit daft to go unsupported we planned a different more local route. As per all of our plans we awoke to find storms and wind! After a large bowl of porridge we set off and managed around 20 miles before i got a puncture again. Again we both looked at each other and asked who had the repair kit (yep 9 months of training and we still dont remember the repair kit). We called out some support and hit the road again with a new inner tube in. Another 15 miles down the road and another puncture. THis time we opened the puncture repair kit to find the glue had run out! We wisely then decided that due to stops we wouldnt have lunch. At 5pm and after 80 miles we ran out of steam - nothing left to burn. Lessons still being learnt on a number of fronts!

We went on holiday together and have just returned. We cycled almost every day and things are going well. Jon is confident but i must say that my concerns are now growing a bit as it is starting to dawn of what we are taking on. I am sure that everything will be fine and i just cant wait to get day 2 over with and i think i will be fine. Luckily Dad will be with us to ensure that we are eating and have tools to fix our bikes!

In support of Cleves note, thanks again to all those who donated so far - it is greatly appreciated.