So as promised I have resurrected the posts that I made back in July 2012. It was an emotional and tiring four days, there are times I think back and think, did I really do this? During the ride there were times when I was very emotional as memories of my father sometimes ran through… Continue reading London To Paris retrospective roundup
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London To Paris – Day 4 retrospective
07th July 2012, the final day was upon me and I woke today to more of the same affair. 06:30 start, eat breakfast, quick bike check and then out onto the road by 8am. I felt good today, tired but good, I had an early night and slept well, I think the fact this was… Continue reading London To Paris – Day 4 retrospective
London To Paris – Day 3 retrospective
06 July 2012 and the usual start of getting up at 06:30, consuming breakfast followed by a short briefing and then out onto the road. Today was Arras to Compiene, and the final full days ride ahead of us. The weather was up to some tricks too, there were what looked like storms on the… Continue reading London To Paris – Day 3 retrospective
London To Paris – Day 2 retrospective
05th July 2012, second day on the ride and I was rudely awoken at 06:30 by my alarm telling me it was time to get up and consume breakfast. This time in the morning is never good for me, I had a bit of a restless night and I knew that I had at least… Continue reading London To Paris – Day 2 retrospective
London To Paris – Day 1 retrospective
The date was 04th July 2012 and I woke at 5am not entirely sure what I was doing. Facing me was a very long day and to start it all off, it was raining. I put on all my wet gear, shoes, trousers, coat and made sure my bags were ready I had my passport… Continue reading London To Paris – Day 1 retrospective