Shall we stick with cooking ? PG again

I think its fair to say that the riders were all "cooking" on gas today in fairly filthy conditions. There was a monster climb to challenge all the riders with a corresponding hairy steep decent with a very greasy pot holed surface to navigate. The riders had just been fuelled up at a lovely coffee stop with Tishy (Jonathan Christies sister) who lives at Blagdon Hill. I did urge the riders on as the weather was due to break and getting miles banked before the rain came would be a dividend. Lunch break at Cullompton was probably the most well earned stop of the trip, Carb loading was intense before the final afternoon session and the chefs in the Steamer kitchen did not disappoint ! Wind in their face and squalls of rain buffeted the riders but they dug in to the task and the outskirts of Exeter beckoned. Then the stress started as we couldn't follow the riders due to pedestrian bus and bike only routing. We did eventually get parked up and the day was done. Some people take parking close to the hotel a bit extreme. Fab support from friends and family. Did I mention we went through Craddock - it reminds me of a joke - what is the difference between a cross country run and Fanny Craddock ? (she was a celebrity chef from a few years back) .......... one is a pant in the country and the other is ...... oooops PG warning. Time for a well owned beer I think. Here are a few photos from the day. Keep reading and I look forward on reporting on day 6 which maybe a bit late to press.

The strava king made easy work of the big climb !

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Just getting a bit nervy !

Hello you lovely readers - Its just a few days before the start of this epic bike ride being undertaken by the courageous Nick Apperley who has been diagnosed with MND and is now raising money for three MND charities. The extremely sad news of Rob Burrows death this week further emphasises the need to find a solution to this desperately cruel disease. These blog pages are to record briefly with photographs and commentary on how the ride is going for those who wish to follow the hi's and low's of this ride online. Should you not have already sponsored Nick and now wish to sponsor him then please head over to :- https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/1930/nicks-fundraising/ The timetable is approximately depart 9th June Sunday morning from The Ufford Crown PH at 8.45am Do please add any comments suggestions below and we will try and ensure they are passed on to Nick to add to the encouragement.

And we are Good to GO !!! what a send off from Ufford

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 t

The "trike" and security issues !

Just two days to go and I still haven't packed but importantly I have cut the grass anticipating it will grow whilst we are on the road. The attached picture is of Nick on his 3 wheeled chariot out on a training ride. One of the concerns we have had was the security of the Trike overnight and if you hadn't seen the news today a mechanics van of racing bikes were stolen from outside the team hotel. Actually the good news was other competitors stepped in and gave them some spare bikes but we would not have the same luxury as Nicks Trike which is a very rare beastie. The link to Nicks fund raising page has now been improved so it will jump straight to the page without copying and paste. https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/1930/nicks-fundraising/

Suffolk to Sennen - Nick's 3 wheeled adventure !

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