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Nov 8 2008 01:46 pm
Hello again Paul - I can't believe I've left it nearly 18 months before replying! Well, not only did I do (and enjoy) the London to Brighton in 2007, I did it again this year with my daughter accompanying me. I'm pleased to say she made it, including riding all the way up Ditchling Beacon. There's a picture here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/8934724@N04/2599909617/
A few weeks back I did an offroad London to Brighton - it was possibly the hardest days cycling I've ever done! It was about 75 miles and took me about seven hours.
I'm planning a tour of (part of) East Anglia with some old friends next year. I also plan to ride a day with another friend when he does his end-to-end in May.
Are you still going to do it the easy way?
Bob.
Jun 9 2007 09:46 am
Hello 2008 tripper, yes it was just right, maybe a bit warm at times but equally cold and wet in Scotland too, I would do it again at the same time. Best of luck, if you need any planning help just say
Jun 9 2007 09:44 am
Bob great to hear from you! I too find I am reliving various stages and aspects of the ride and for sure hope to do it again, perhaps the right way round! Hopefully within the next 2-3 years.
I had an interesting experience last month I was in Fort William for a walking holiday, we droive up teh A 82 from Glasgow, exactly th eroad I cycled down! Incredible, I could recall exactly what I did in each lay by and even what I was thinking about!
Good luck for the L to B, strangely I haven't been on the bike much just starting again with some weekend rides. One ride i rather fancy is taking the ferry Portsmouth to Santander and riding back-10 day sapparently! You got any plans?
Jun 9 2007 12:53 am
Hi paul hope to do a simalar trip to yours in 2008 did you think that may was the best time to do the ride many thanks and well done.
May 21 2007 04:44 pm
Hi Paul, Bob here.
Well, it was just about a year ago that we were both setting off to do our big event. I've thought about it pretty much every day since - in fact most of the time I wish I was still out there riding it! Got any more big rides planned? I've not sorted any out yet though I'm doing the London to Brighton ride for the BHF as usual (June 17th) - only 54 miles :)
My web pages are about to disappear (my mate needs the space for something else) but I'm hoping to resurrect them somewhere else soon - there'll be a link to your pages in there.
Cheers mate, Bob.
Jun 28 2006 01:26 pm
Hi Paul,
My name is Dale Collins from Doncaster. I completed the ride on June 9th after 9 days in the saddle (Ultimate Links 205) and since finishing the ride I relive the experience everyday. I like yourself shed a few tears on completion. Im planning on doing it again next year but over a longer period. Well done mate. May the experience stay with you forever.
Yours
Dale Collins
Jun 9 2006 03:58 pm
IT REMAINS AMAZING,WELL DONE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON.lOVE TO YOU AND YOURS.DEB
Jun 9 2006 11:54 am
Baz,
well done mate, 'kin good job!
A<D<A<E<W
Jun 7 2006 03:05 pm
Hi Paul
It was great seeing you looking so well at the weekend. I'm sure it's all down hill from now on.
Love Helen,Dave, Ben and hannah
Jun 6 2006 12:03 pm
Nearly there mate, keep going and very well done. Contrary to earlier reports, we on sunny South Island, have not drifted off the map and we have not been annexed to France. We may have cut the mooring ropes to give ourselves at little more breathing space from that savage heathen wilderness north of the Solent but we are still here. Speak to you soon.
Best Regards from us ?foreigners? at Albany House
Jun 6 2006 06:32 am
Clemo
Mad fool! Keep going and well done. 25th Anniversary noted - Doug U
Jun 6 2006 05:45 am
What a pity we did not feel fit and able enough to trail you with the baggage and toolkit, and nobody to wave the chequered flag as you whizz past (or up to) the finishing post! However, somebody is watching over you to get you to the church on time! - Dad
Jun 6 2006 01:35 am
Nice Pictures looks like the razor has broken.
Keep on pushing to the end now. It looks as if the weather will be be kind to you so enjoy it if you can and make sure the brakes are working when you get to Lands End.
See you soon the Tannery Crew
Jun 6 2006 01:24 am
Getting down the west country now. Beware the cider farms. They drag you in kicking and screaming and make you drink their wares. You need to be able to cycle straight, and your bottom probably can't take much more punishment anyway.
Almost there, Matey! Keep smiling. Wind in your hair.....flies in your teeth.....
Simon
Jun 5 2006 11:08 am
hello mr Plements!! (haha private joke)
Good luck! you should make it in one piece im sure of it...and if u do im sure we can do some more of our good old mick taking of eachother nxt time you and my folks have a 'wine evening'.
All the best
lisa
Jun 5 2006 02:27 am
Paul
Best of luck from Crimestoppers - even if you did have a change of heart!
All the Simon's
Jun 4 2006 12:50 pm
Clemo
I am knackered after having played three rounds of golf over the last 3 days - (looking forward to going back to work for a rest) so can't really contemplate the thought of treading it from one end of the country to another.
No doubt you will come back to work looking a bit like John Wayne all bow legged and saddle sore.
What really worries me is what you are going to do after you have finished this marathon!!!
Keep on pushing...
BA
Jun 4 2006 08:31 am
Alright Paul,
On a bike from one end of the country to the other in 15days!!
WOW...
You obviously must be taking your time (i did it last summer in 11 days)
Ok obviously thats not entirely true, but you dont expect Dr Wes to publicly congratulate you and make your head as big as mine :)
On a serious note, you'll be delighted to know that even I'm impressed with what you're doing and must admit that...(Wait for it)... I couldnt manage that myself. I hope you raise lots of money for Atrial Fibrillation, and if your route takes you past Cambridge be sure to pop into the hospital where I'll give you a free check up.
Good luck with the rest of the journey,
Dr Wes :D
Jun 4 2006 07:31 am
Hi Dad
i wonder what your doing this very second... probably stopping for coffee that's what you keep texting me saying!
keep going :)
amy x
Jun 4 2006 07:27 am
hi darling
missing you terribly but very very proud of you. hearing your voice each day keeps me going. can't wait to see you!
all my love your loving wife
Jun 3 2006 01:54 pm
WOW,can`t imagine someone would do this voluntarily AMAZING should have sent you one of my special cakes Brill.Deb.
Jun 3 2006 12:13 pm
Hey Baz,
good site mate, we're keeping an eye on your progress and you're doing really well! Pity ya route doesn't take you through Norfolk 'cos its nice and flat here mate! Keep goin' Bazzer!!
Jun 3 2006 09:52 am
Hi Clemo
Well we think you are doing a brilliant job we have just got back from Isle Wight and are exhausted from doing nothing......how on earth you keep going is a miracle for such and old geezer...Ha Ha!!!!!!
You must have seen some sights and had good fun, hope weather stays good for you. My best friend can't wait for you to get home she misses you but is so proud of you (she said so on the phone).Take care.
love Shirley and Paul xx
Jun 3 2006 03:19 am
Clem, you are now moving into bandit country. Do not stop at any traffic lights; give way signs, pubs etc as you will find some wide boy nicking your rims!!
Glad to read that you are still going strong.
Rob, Jo and Ben.
Jun 2 2006 11:36 pm
Clemo,
I have been keeping up to date with your progress and you are doing well for a not so young person.Looks like you've met some interestiiinnng people on route and now youre south of the border there will be less of a language barrier.I think you will be riding into more sunshine as you head south this weekend. Hope you and the bike keep going, Sue says "hope you havent got a sore bum"
All the best.
Steve and Sue
Jun 2 2006 04:29 am
Today is The Gloriest First of June - named after a famous naval battle in 1794, part of the french revolutionary wars, won by the Brits led by Admiral L<ord Howe- and so it turns out to be! Soon you'll be complaining of the heat - Dad
May 31 2006 11:54 am
Hey you,
Why am I not surprised your doing something completely bonkers!!! Seriously we think you're V brave and we admire you for doing it, I spent 10mins on the bike at the gym today and that was enough!!!
We wish you all the best and I'm sending you pink and fluffy thoughts to help you on your way.
Luv 'n' Bubbles.
Nina, Pete and baby Calum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
P.S. Hi Elaine x
May 31 2006 08:39 am
Oh what a pukey message from Mum! Ha ha!!
Sounds like you're doing really well. Please make it home in one piece. We are all thinking of you and Bailey asked how you were doing the other day. Evertyhing is fine this end and I am looking after Mum for you!
Take it easy Daddy
Love Kel (and the kids)!
xxxxx
May 31 2006 07:49 am
Keep smiling Matey. It's all downhill to Cornwall from there. At least, that what it looks like on the map. We're very proud of you (in a manly, beer drinking, rugby playing, rufty-tufty kind of way). Can I meet you somewhere - I need you to sign my mileage expenses. Simon Wright
May 31 2006 03:01 am
WE have put a rubber ring on your seat so that you can rest your p*le* when you come back.
You have loads of paperwork to do and all staff have resigned !!!
The IOW has sunk beyond trace and is joining up with France.
Apart from that alls well.
Keep applying the cream and best of luck from all at Tannery
May 31 2006 03:00 am
How does the clock work in this guest book? I certainly did not leave a message at 3.56am on 30th!! Enjoy the sun while it lasts! - Dad
May 30 2006 09:57 am
Sounds like you need a 'rest day' - have you got the golf clubs with you? Championship course at Troon can't be that far off your route, although the Club Secretary may have a thing or two to say about a one-piece lycra cycling outfit not meeting the 'expected standard of dress code for the course'! Keep up the good work, Lake District hills to look foward to soon. John.
May 30 2006 06:07 am
Hi Paul, love the photo!!! Hope your bum is not too sore yet!! Looks like you'll be back in time for the world cup!!
Keep going!
Love
Bernie.
May 30 2006 03:56 am
I notice your plan to go through Culcheth in a day or two. I have not heard that name since 1947 when I was there for about 6 months of part III training at what was then HMS Ariel and formerly a camp for displaced persons! Later on you are staying at Chester YHA. I doubt if you'll remember when we stayed there many years ago self-catering. I hope it has been smartened up since then. There seems to have been quite a lot of Scotland which can be quite a nice holiday option avoiding all the Gatwick hassle! Mum and I strolled through Glen Coe some years back in the '80's, when staying near Oban. Good luck navigating the lanes south of Carlisle - how did that route come about I wonder. Presume you have web access at the YHA's or perhaps other B&B's - Free wheel the rest of the way - Dad
May 29 2006 12:11 pm
keep it up dad, only 2 thirds of the way to go, were cheering you on. quite a good little website. Hope it goes ok the rest of the way. Clem & Alice
May 29 2006 12:02 pm
Keep cycling clem.We are all thinking of you lots. Look forward to seeing you on the 9th june and hopefully a meal and a few glasses of wine on the 10th. love Martin, Val, leon lisa a katie xxx
May 27 2006 06:21 am
27 May 1420
What happened to the diary?! Has the wheel fallen off? The weather is supposed to be better tomorrow anyway. Good luck for the rest of the trip - it may be less Monarchs and Glens south of the border.
love from Dad and Mum
May 26 2006 01:16 am
Good Luck Clemmo, we will keep monitoring your progress via the website (great idea and very well presented). Best wishes Billy, Joh, Connor and Niamh
May 21 2006 02:17 pm
Baz,
don't forget your spare tyre! Don't worry about Elaine I'll look after her mate!!
Baz
May 21 2006 01:13 pm
darling I think you are wonderful and have the best physique I have ever seen I can't wait for you to come home you make me the happiest woman alive and I wish you well in your quest.
Your loving wife
Elaine
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May 21 2006 12:53 pm
Hi Dad :)
I hope it all goes ok! i think it's a very good idea. only two days to go till the start.
Maybe all these nice people will very kindly sponsor you :)
have fun and good luck
from amy x
