They say that Proper Planning and Preparation Avoids P... Poor Performance.So with less than 48hrs to go before we start our much anticipated Lands End to John O'Groats cycle ride are we prepared?
The training has been long and hard, the bikes are serviced with spare parts galore packed. The endless Kit List is ticked to cater for 14 days outdoors in all weathers including the appropriate cycling, camping and cooking clothing/equipment. The route has been meticulously planned to reduce the daily metres of climb, along with the overall distance travelled, whilst trying to avoid busy roads. The accommodation and ferries are booked in advance and the meals have been planned by Jackie and Andrew.
So what could go wrong?
Well the five cyclist have never cycled together - a pre-requisite for energy saving well paced cycling and none of us has cycled an inch of the proposed route. The seven of us going on the adventure have never been in the same room together let alone spent 14 nights couped up in tents and Youth Hostels.
But far more challenging is this fantastically hot weather. Where did that come from? All the training has been conducted in cold and wet weather and we are certainly not suited to Mediterranean conditions.
Arrgghh well, we'll just have to make sure we take onboard sufficient fluids.
Thank you for all your good wishes and support.
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