I’ve decided to sack off Chase the Sun I was planning on riding in a couple of weeks. A few reasons. Money. I’m looking at £130 accommodation + food + fuel (£100) for an 800 mile drive. I’m saving up for 2 weeks in Canada in September and we’re trying to do up the garden … Continue reading I’ve sacked off Chase the Sun
With about 7 weeks to go until the inaugural Chase the Sun North, the organisers have announced their official route. All 201 miles and 3500m of elevation of it. I’d looked at potential routes myself which really bore no resemblance to what they’ve come up with except the start and finish are the same. The … Continue reading Chase the Sun North route announced
I’ve already highlighted that the ‘new’ Chase the Sun ride up North was on my list of goals for 2019. I got the email a couple of weeks ago telling me entries were open and then a dose of reality hit me and a bit of self-doubt set in before I finally took the plunge … Continue reading CTS North 2019 – I am in
New Year is both a time for reflection on what you’ve achieved over the past 12 months but also a time to plan the next 12 too. My goals for 2019 are quite simple and realistic. We can all wish we could do anything we want but money and real life generally get in the … Continue reading New Year plans
I’m still thinking about my 2019 goals and rides I want to do. This time last year I was talking about my solo tour in May and although something like that is still on the table I can’t get a 200 mile/300km ride out of my head. Now I’ve mentioned Chase the Sun before. I … Continue reading Chase the Sun 2019 – new event
I’ve been thinking about some cycling goals for 2019. This year my goal was to do a simple century ride. I managed a couple of them after a hiatus from long rides for a few years. I’ve got the bug now, so next year I’m planning on more. Here are some ideas I’m kicking around. … Continue reading On my radar for 2019
