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We are here to share with you our experiences as we train for the London to Paris bike ride in aid of Action Medical. We hope to give you an insight into our developing love affair with lycra and padded shorts, as well as some tips on cycle routes across the UK and watering holes we find along the way. Thank you for taking the time to visit us. We hope that you gain some amusement from our physical and emotional ups and downs over the next four months. Advice and tips are much appreciated.

Friday, 29 April 2011

Sophie and Jess outside Alibi Rooms at the Royal/Regimental themed event to raise money for Action Medical Research!

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Monday, 25 April 2011

Spring is here and cycling is getting HOT!

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Sunday, 24 April 2011

The race is ON!

Training plan for the next two weeks:

10-15 miles 3 times a week
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30-40 mile trip at the weekend

This is getting serious- Richmond Park...HERE WE COME!

Tip from the Charity:
Do it in company- its supposed to be for a good cause and not a race! Cycle with your friends if you can, enjoy the ride and experience it together.

Thank goodness we've got each other!

Saturday, 16 April 2011

Training hard in Richmond park...

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Wednesday, 13 April 2011

Life in the bike lane...

Watch this bike path!
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Stylish cyclist in NY- it is possible!

Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Look Mum No Hands!

A bar dedicated to cycling fanatics:

Look Mum No Hands
49 Old Street
London EC1V 9HX

Check out their website: http://www.lookmumnohands.com/

I think we will have to cycle east for a tipple.

We raised £210 on Sunday! Thank you to everyone who played...fingers x for double roll over this Wednesday.

On Sunday 10th April Sophie and I settled in at the Jam Tree with pimms and the sunshine for company. As the day went on, friends from all over town dropped in to play the Lottery in support of Action Medical Research. Thanks to everyone that made the effort to come and bask in the heat. We made a cracking £210 ...

Watch this space for the Jack Pot announcement!

First commute to work on the bike!

Tuesday morning....only taken a week and two days to finally cycle my bike! Perfect morning for it although feeling FREAKED about keeping up with the regular commuters who are obviously slightly scary in the morning. Just have to look like I know what I'm doing. Just waiting by the flower store on old church road for Molly from Harrods who is going to show me the ropes of my new commute!! Have a good tuesday xx
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