Well the sun was shining and the turnout was fantastic for what turned out to be a carnival of friends and family wishing the cyclist "bon voyage" ! a squad of the boys school mates and a few more experienced seasoned cyclists (older) all put their lyrca and fancy tops on and escorted Nick to start the epic route to Saffron Walden which was our first stop. (Compliments to the Strava team - fab route). Major drama with minutes to go being the silly van man put the flashing lights on the van roof and put the van key on the roof at the same time. Where was the key ? omg what a drama queen - having had a minor paddy everybody helped look and a very kind person pointed out they were on the roof ! phew....
Polly called "order order" and then with a few short speeches delivered the claxon sounded and leg one set off at a sparkling pace. Thank you for the kindness of the big box of fruit and cookies from well wishers.
Supporters on the roadside some who we missed with their banners. The miles were eaten up and within hours we arrived at our first stop. The second stop was a "coffee stop " ooooh yes please. Third stop was a the Three Horse Shoes Helion Bumpstead and then arrival at Saffron Walden. Cracking effort.
Attached are a few photos which I will try and add more later.
As previous here is the link - https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/1930/nicks-fundraising/
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