On Thursday 20th August, I received a telephone call from the JDRF enquiring if I would like to do a ride for them. Answering yes without thinking about it, they went on to explain they[…]
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Tag: Ride
First time I’ve had DKA – Don’t want it again!
Well, first time for everything and all that. But DKA finally paid me a visit in all 34 years of dealing with this. And frankly still annoyed over it. The day started pretty well. Early[…]
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Lakeland Monster
Just done the Lakeland Monster Miles bike sportive with a difference. The difference being its “only” 68 miles long. Not bad really (or so I told my mind). The issue being 54 miles of those[…]
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A little ride around Yorkshire! (Tour de France Stage 1)
Been a little quiet, but thought I would bring everyone up to date with the infamous Tour ride. Well, the night before I have no idea what was going on with me, sky high levels[…]
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Not long now!
Getting ready for the Tour de France eep…not long now! And got me thinking, where do we all put our pumps? Me, well some people wear their hearts on their sleeves, I wear my pancreas[…]
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Le Tour only a month away!
Well, the Tour is only a month away, and still my training isn’t where I want it but hey ho. Had a look at this brilliant guide video though… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3h-hE-4X4Q Makes me wonder though, where[…]
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Lakeland Monster Miles
Just done the Lakeland Monster Miles bike sportive with a difference. The difference being its “only” 68 miles long. Not bad really (or so I told my mind). The issue being 54 miles of those[…]
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Journeys End
It had to be the last day if I wanted a free ride home. Otherwise it was a very expensive train ride, and another hotel to find. But I had left a lot to do,[…]
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Off to Lancaster again…
OK, a few goofs already. Firstly I couldn’t find a “sample” bottle do not taking one. That’ll get me in the dog house right off. And I’ve also not brought the correct blood/food is had[…]
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Highs and Lows
The plan was sound, another solid day like yesterday along some A roads. It started well with a fantastic breakfast also and a very nice fruit salad. And the road to Glastonbury was pretty good[…]
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