There really was a feeling of camaradarie between all members of the team both on the bikes and in the bus. Everyone played a huge part in getting to the finish line. I felt like a small cog in a very well oiled efficient machine. It amazed me the difference it makes when you cycle as a team slipstreaming behind the other riders, never done that before and it really saves energy. Then taking your turn to put a “shift in” at the front. Working as a team really did help to eat up the miles and the speeds we reached were phenomenal at times.

I’m a converted cyclist enthusiast now and should be doing the Stoke leg of the Tour of Britain in a few weeks (not the race but for charity again LOL).

By the way Kriss I am putting in a claim for new clothes as after this training for the ride all of my trousers are too big! Ha! Ha!

Oh and don’t forget the kriss Aka-Bee-Sting Moment and Red Van Man as well

Cheerio

Mark

Two things stand out for me in the blog and your responses to the comments. First is that here is a man who is learning from his past. A seemingly easy thing but few things are harder to do. Your remembering your youth and realising the impact it has had on the mature you.
That’s powerful stuff. Well done.
Secondly I realised that for someone like you who has trained and focused on going fast for so long just how hard the slow and steady pace must be.
I do think you are right to open up and move closer, spiralling inwards to happiness, if you will. I respect the awareness and self control it must take to proceed slowly. A word of advice that was passed to me by a family member – never decide anything big on holiday. It’s sound advice. So if you do set the date or make other big decisions then not on holiday! Best regards Stephen