On our Bikes - To Le Mans!!!

[skoff]

Hi All,

Well the Lotus has gone and I have realised that I now have no transport for my regular pilgrimage to the hallowed grounds of La Sarthe...

So, I don't know how, but I have managed to convince a colleague and friend to join me in an epic bicycle ride from my home in Ilminster, Somerset to Le Mans - and back again. We will be carrying our kit in trailers attached to our bikes and actually have more space for luggage than when I did it in the Lotus!!!

We did a test ride with full kit to Dorchester and back on Saturday. We covered just over 60 miles and I can honestly say that the reality of what we are doing has started to hit home… Yes, this is going to be a challenge of the highest order, and I don’t anticipate being able to sit down for a few days after the event!

Still, our enthusiasm is by no means dampened – even by the weather forecast for Thursday and Friday, which is erm, well – Damp!

Anyway if you feel like supporting our effort (we are taking the opportunity to raise a little money for charity in the process) then please visit our fundraising page:

http://www.charitiestrust.org/members_data/event/l...

Or, if finances don't allow any messages of encouragement would be gratefully accepted!

Thanks!

(Oh btw - sorry mods if this kind of post isn't allowed!!! )

[Black5]

Respect!

That's a good ol' trek.

Have fun

[skoff]

Thanks Black5...

It should be an adventure!

[lingus75]

perhaps asking the mods to put this in pie and piston? If it's a genuine, suffering charitable (Not one of those, sponsor me to have the holiday of my life) cause then it's legitimate I think.

[skoff]

Yes good idea Lingus75.

Any exposure we can get for the event the better...

[skoff]

Oh and just so everyone knows - we have paid for our tickets, ferry etc out of our own pockets - ALL funds raised will go to our nominated charites... Cheers!

[flattotheboards]

good on yer i wish you the best of luck, i have thought about cycling there.