Nottingham to Paris 2009

In April 2009 we (Glen & Greg) are cycling from Nottingham to Paris, because we want to.

We also want you to join us for parts (or all) of the journey. Get in touch if can you cycle 50+ miles a day with a hangover.

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Training day #2

Posted by Greg at 10:04pm on 21.03.09 | 1 comment

Today’s training went a lot better than last week. We managed to avoid alcohol by setting off super early (which also meant we got back home to watch most of today’s rugby), we scored some atomic pork pies by going through Melton Mowbray, and we got in some decent climbing practice by inadvertently picking a very hilly route. This was our first 50 miler this year so my legs are feeling a bit achy right now, but what does bode well is the fact that I reckon I could do the same thing again tomorrow.

Nottingham Grantham Canal

Apart from Swinfield’s two punctures (due to stock tyres), our two steeds also performed remarkably. Shirley and the Giant SCR 1.5 (hereby known as “Beast” on account of its fat tubing and weight) will get to Paris with ease.

If you live around Nottinghamshire or Leicestershire, this circuit comes recommended. Climbing the epic Ab Kettleby hill is really worth both the achievement and the rapid descent, and make sure you hop on the Notts-Grantham tow path (which we can’t show you on Google). Loving our work.

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#01 Colly at 23:03 on 21.03.09

How relieved I was not to get a call from the half-way point requesting Datsun-based assistance. You just might get to Paris after all.