Jonny Willy

ride the snow white boy

Well Jonny
Another challenge completed in Sowerby this weekend and I am the new Back Marker…
Sowerby Bridge is lovely at this time of year. A beautiful rustic bandit country smalltown set below sea level it would seem judging from the sweeping gorges that climb up for miles all around. Sunshine, wind, rain, hill fog, wind, rain, clouds, sunshine…
Super Sammy : 2h 39m
The Boy : 2h 40m
Bionyc Ben : 2h 49m
The Foot : 3h 10m
Yours truly : 3h 44m
26 miles of pain
The winner did it in 1h 54m… nutter…

Keep strong.
T

Posted my cheque off yesterday for the Calderdale Mountain Bike Marathon, although i had to get my mum to sign the entry form giving her consent for me to take part!

There’s still time to enter C2C riders!

The Boy

Hey up Jon.
The saga continues this weekend with another blast on the bikes in Sowerby Bridge. Locals tell me this one isn’t for the faint hearted but we’ve still managed to rope in Super Sammy, Byonic Ben, The Boy, The Foot and yours truly… Barge painters and basket weavers beware – the not-so-famous-five are up for the challenge of the Calderdale Mountain Bike Marathon. We even get a T shirt if we finish.
Keep fighting…
T

just a link to the horrible hairy beer bellied bikers on their hogs who dug deep and contributed to the jonny willy fund, god bless ya lads. (I was sat on the wall outside the beer garden taking some well needed oral rehydration therapy, purely for medicinal and sporting performance of course) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1N5-16bXVpQ

Big hello to all fellow C2C survivors!

WE DID IT and in some style too. When i met up with a few the Friday before i knew only two, the Thursday on departure that had risen to three but by Sunday afternoon i had had the best 3 and 1/2 days with 35 other blokes in a very long while – Absolutely fantastic the whole adventure. And what an adventure – not only the cycling either.

Needing to get back to earning some money now so can save for the next gathering we have in aid of Jonny, who by the way was in decent form on Monday – put it all into perspective.

Anyway catch up with you all soon,

Brendan
(1st past the post then last day last group with also last man standing all in the space of three days- possibly something to do with James Smith introducing me to Mark Battey!)

THANK YOU! Just wanted to say thank you to everyone involved this weekend for making it such a special event.
PAIN! Never known anything like it. Don`t know whether it`s from the physical exertion, falling off (thanks Coley) or the laughter.
There are so many people to thank but special mention should go to David and Mick for their support services and special lunches. All the pasties went all the fruit was left.
James at Shepley Spring for all his help and the use of his car park, and copious amounts of free water. Not sure I would buy it voluntarily after seeing how much piss was flying down his bore holes as we set off and arrived back.
Bob Holt. A true sporting legend. The hole ride armed with swimming shorts and a pair of Crocs. My nomination for “Sports Personality Of The Year” especially given the Superman manoeuvre.
Finally I have applied today to have Mr David Caldwell and Mr Andrew Foot officially sectioned on the grounds of ” Wilful Delusion ”
150 miles Coast to Coast! My arse! More like 165. ” Last day is a piece of piss. It`s predominantly downhill” Didn`t feel like it while I was crying facing the 8th 1:1 MOUNTAIN.
Would I do it again ? Definitely. The banter was mighty and hopefully if it happens again we can get Jonny on board to make the banter the truly mighty.
Maybe see you all next year if not sooner for the reunion, minus Footy and the mighty Cod whalla who will have been sectioned!

What a weekend! Can’t believe some of those hills. I feel like I’ve been tied up and someone’s been smacking my thighs wi planks of wood. I’ve removed the panty pads now from my underwear and still have to be a little careful sitting down. Me and Boff wondered if it would’ve been considered girly to start crying as we rode the last part round the harbour.Then 10 minutes later we did….with laughter as the marvel that is C.Day rode down the slip, onto the beach and went over the handlebars!!! Then, as 7 of us waited to dip our wheels together, he strode up and launched his ‘Goose 250 into the sea!! Great to be part of it. Great to meet new people and make some new friends……Thanks folks, Jep. Oh, and if your grandparents are into walking….tell em to keep out my way!

Well, its done,

Without understating whats gone on over these last few days, its been some bloody achievement by all involoved wether it be the logistics and support team or the riders or the hotel staff at the various places we stayed along the route its been one hell of an good show and Im damn proud to have been a part of it.

Ive got memories of places, seen some of the finest most breathtaking scenery this magnificent country of ours has to offer and memories of people which just make me titter to myself like a teenage school girl which will endure long into the future, hopefully the muscle pains and the swollen joints won’t last as long.

Would I do it again ? my first forray into any kind of organised sporting activity since standing on the frozen second reserve football pitch in scenes worthy of those from ‘Kes’ at Fartown High trying to keep warm and hating every second..

I dunno… jonnywilly c2c 2010 anyone ?

To the lads out there with Judge Dave watching over you – Good luck! Hope you have a great few days going coast to coast – just make sure you end up at the coast opposite the coast you set off from! Keep the photo’s coming!

To all you boys out there on your bikes…. we’re cheering you on down here in Hudds. You’re inspirational! keep up the good work – we’ll be having a few drinks for you (well and a few tonics!!!)

The Brooks x

Keep up the good work you lot….. photos… as expected!!! You’re inspirational. Enjoy your final day and we’ll be celebrating with you down here in Hudd. The Brooks, x

Just read Brendans coments about gear from Aldis !!! wish i had known earlier as i have just contributed to the bike sheds xmas party but mark the owner did me a great deal 25% off so any one needing and last minute gear get down there ( scisset)

Went out with the lads on Sunday for about a 30 miler and my arse and bxxxs are still sore really looking forward to three days on the bike !!!

Brendan if you are reading please bring double lube and oil for me as i am really looking forward to getting and rub down from you ( every hours please if pos)

John ( the golfer) Andrew

There’ll be plenty of local shops where you’re going this week Mr Day. Especially for local people…

the mongoose crossway 250

, I thought you chaps may like to read the makers specification…”A bike primarily designed for leisure use which is a cross between a road bike and a mountain bike. It has 700c wheels (same diameter as road) but with wider, treaded tyres which can cope with a small amount of non tarmac riding. Can be supplied with either a rigid or suspension front fork for added comfort and are sometimes supplied with mudguards and carrier racks as standard ideal for short commutes or popping to the local shop….

Hi lads, forgot to mention at tonight’s meeting that anyone looking for last minute gear then aldi’s have new cycling stock in this week. Cheap and looks roadworthy! Thanks Brendan

Dear Tom,
I must refute your allegation that there is no pictorial evidence. The unit deployed in Moldgreen on Sunday 13th was a mobile unit stationed in the car park of W.T Johnsons cloth finishers.
The footage is quite graphic and the plaintiff Mr C Day can be identified by manner of a cranial follicular measurement which is below average.
I have taken a great interest in this case and in response to Alf`s request for tariff can divulge the following gleened from a cursory investigation.
Single Male- entry £45
Single female- entry £35
Couple- Male £20- Female- FOC.
I look forward to the pending case.
Yours
Richard St-John

Having survived a bad case of man flue, I feel like I should ride the bike at some point before next week.

So who is up for the three peaks challenge?

Set off from Woodman Car Park Saturday at 12.30?

Then up to Emley and onwards with Holme moss last and a steady run down back to the Woodman.

If anybody has any energy gel – oxygen – or other semi legal substances that will probably be a good idea.

Chris Day – I expect no excuses from your mum, as this was your idea, and I want to see you there young man.

Rob C – I want to see you there to see your exiting bike whilst still attached to it trick.

Dave C – If you ever put that wig on again I never want to see you again.

Let us know if you are up for the challenge.

Andy

Dear Sirs, I am sorry to inform you that had your client stuck to Tomtryakingedwards plan and displayed himself in full public splendour with other “Riders” he would have remained somewhat in the shadows and therefore out of scrutiny.
He would also have the possibility of full nudity/shaving and plenty of arse cream to rub on his knackeredness and no one would have thought other of his actions.

Unfortunately Mr Richard St-John Henry Maxwell QC has played a double bluff and has no CCTV evidence against you, but has ousted your tendancies in public.

Good one Rick!

As the owner of the new Banjo’s and Bondage whorehouse, sorry Wharehouse I have to come clean and tell you I have the CCTV control room in my shop and can play back these happy moments for a long time to come.
DVD, Video, Yaks head! Mont Blanc pen. Anyone been to China?

Perhaps Messrs Dribble and Hatchet would contact me via the GIMP and hand over £2.99 for an ice cream at Emley Moor.

This matter will go no further and I will place a heavy magnet at the side of the video recorder.

Anon

@Alf

Whilst passing around the collecting plate at the church I did notice some community messages and saw neighbouring business advertising

http://www.agswingersclub.com/

There was also a hand written note, something abound Bondage and Banjo’s opening soon ? not sure where that is

Court in brief

the following was recording at Huddersfield magistrates Court on Monday 14/9/09

Mr C Day, causing a horse drawn vehicle or bicycle to be parked in a manner likely to cause obstruction contrary to the Lockwood improvement act 1876 fined £50 and bound over to keep the peace

C. Day. When you were “resting” outside the said house of ill repute, did you manage to notice the opening times and full price list of services offered ? just wondering…….

Sir,
please may you appoint your counsel and direct them to my chambers as follows.
Mr Richard St-John Henry Maxwell
2 Lincolns Inn Field
Middle Temple
London
WC2A 2DP

As in the case of Carruthers Vs Smyth, there is no just cause to account the complainants at this time and we remain Ad Verbatum.
Please may you instruct your counsel to arrive no sooner than 11.00am as I have an urgent “felching” to attend on The Common.

Sir,

further to your eloquent yet plainly unfounded reposte I now invoke the rights of discovery and shall expect all evidence photographic, phonographic, and pornographic do be delivered to our chambers for viewing

Dear Sirs,
in response to the “Cease and desist” notice issued september 14th in the year of our lord 2009, my clients wish to respond as follows:
The claims have been brought against the Plaintiff Mr C day, only in the light of pictorial evidence which would be deemed totally admissable in a court of law.
The evidence, which will become publicly available prior to any court proceedings, has been volunteered by the Kirklees Mobile Community Support Unit which had been deployed in the Moldgreen area on the afternoon of Sunday 13th September 2009.
I have witnessed the CCTV evidence which quite clearly shows a very dishevelled figure, believed to be our plaintiff Mr C Day entering the aforementioned premises at 13.13 pm.
At precisely 13.20pm the same character is seen leaving the premises in a quite distressed manner, clenching his buttocks and wearing a black mask with flex which seemed to retain a small red ball in his mouth. I believe this is known locally as ” The Gimp Mask”.
The plaintiff is then seen making several, quite clearly painful attempts to re-mount his bike travelling South down the Wakefield Road before the coverage is finally lost.
In light of this new evidence we ask that your clients withdraw their “Cease and Decist” notice and the matter can therefore be declared null and void.

Last chance for a “don’t forget your tooth brush Meeting” this Friday if everyone’s fit.
The Star at Fenay Bridge as good a place as any 6.00pm. (18th)
Quick run down on what’s happening and when, those who can’t, we’ll update an email soon after.
Bring your thoughts, Ideas and Tails of whoe. !
I’ll try book the upstairs for half an hour. . . Or maybe we don’t need it, we’ll see.

Love the comments from the solicitors below . .

Mr Mark Jepson, Mr Paul Garg, Mr Tom tryakingedwards

CEASE AND DESIST NOTICE

Sirs,
it has come to our attention via our client Mr C.Day that your group are the source of cetain totaly unfounded rumours regarding impropriety by our client at the end of this weekends Emley to Marsden circular bicycle ride.

Mr Day has informed us quite categorically that he was 45 minutes behind the rest of the group due to him making an impromptu stop at the church at Moldgreen and even though his bicyle may have been propped up agaianst the wall of the swingers club in the premises of the former green cross public house in no way has he particicpated in any fornicative activities as he says “he doesnt do that stuff no more.”

We require that you cease and desist circulating all rumours with immediate effect. Failure to do so will result in immediate injuctions served upon yourselves and any others who continue such libelous alegations.

Yours sincerely

Anthony Lewelyn-Thomson-Smyth
Partner
Dribble and Hatchet solicitors

With an Iron man competition the previous weekend fading into a distant nightmare, sammy the evergreen human version of a can of redbull,mentioned that there was another such event this weekend and we should enter, the event was the Hade Edge Challenge, 30 odd miles of a former SAS training route, where 519 foolhardy entrants had also been fooled into thinking this sounds like a good idea from a so called mate.The 3 brainwashed fools entered were, ‘Red Bull Sammy”Thumbelina Tim’
and ‘The Back marker’
Thumbelina had even put his daughters bike that he was using for the event in for a few repairs, and was particularly pleased with the new pink bell and handlebar tassles.
So the plan was that Red Bull was going to do his own thing and bugger off into the distance and the back marker and thumbelina were going to hold each others hands as long as possible.
At around the 20 mile stage we came across a horrible accident were some poor chap had fallen off at some speed down hill and was in need of hospital treatment,i hope he is ok because he was in a mess, we were the first on the scene when some old Nora Batty type person appeared from the house he had just hit and called the ambulance, well at least we gained a place there i think i heard tim say !
So with the winner already back signing pictures of himself that he just happened to have with him,in an incedible time of 2 hours and 1 minute, we start out on the last 10 miles of hell.
Red Bull, just managed to get back in time to get one of the last signed photos of the winner in a very respectable time of 2h35mins.
Thumbelina had to have Rosies bike back for a certain time so pushed on as only a proud father would,leaving the back marker to assume his name sakes place.
Tims time was 3h20mins and mine 3h28mins .
It was a great challenge and well done to all,i am just glad it only happens once a year !

First weekend of serious training for me leaving myself and my wallet pretty distressed. Decided to take the plunge and purchase a bike which hadn`t been styled in the Victorian era.
Not that straightforward, better to have these tyres rather than those. Then change of peddle. I am sure Mark recommended STD`s,or something like that. The resulting peddle has proved much more painful. I have no doubt Chris, Coddy and Alfie will recount with much glee my Frank Spencer moment. Absolute hilarity, down like an electrocuted man, shatterd watch and knee socket.
Ah well all next week to practise. I will certainly be letting our Jonny know how much pain we`re going through.
Cleat man

King Eddie’s frankly seem the best.
If you can find a champion Leek grower in Barnsley, even better!
Sweet potatoes and Yams are allowed, just make sure your’s is bigger than Coddy’s!
Not to mention the right orientation.
(cucumbers are banned)
If you wish to hand select, potato merchants in the area are Bamford Bros, Halifax 01422 362788 or Wilkinsons, Batley 01924 473931.
Extra cheese and or coleslaw are not permitted. This is considered a banned substance for cycling due to added calories, wheight gain and a right mess.

Corn on the cob is allowed as long as it is in the husk and not pre packed in plastic from the supermarket. (tins down the pants, “Jolly Green Giant” are not accepted) you are frankly having a laugh!

Andy, you look resigned to loose the battle of the cod piece?
You look like a fine specimen of a man and in no danger of the sack!

Come on fella.
Get down to The Woodman.
This is for fun, for the cause and a chance to get our significant other halves involved. We are out on the road most evenings and days off, getting in the miles.

We should all get together, have some fun and get some money for our lad.

There does not have to be a looser and we could have a truly great prize for the winner.
That is for the wags to decide!

Tom

Can’t make sat/sun rides of death so did h’burton-linthwaite, worked then linthwaite- holme moss- h’burton. Can’t say i’ll be yellow jersey material but did it & Not sure how football will go tomorrow but countdown is on. Also 1st time wi padded cycle shorts today- lets say might need to borrow at least a maris piper from Coddy! Good luck to all this w’end n hope njoy great view from the peaks. Onward n upwards (slowly)

I’m gutted I haven’t made any of the full-on team rides yet & won’t be there this weekend either as I’ll be working at Southampton Boat Show (honest) but taking ‘training’ just as seriously as you all will when you get back to the Woodman…
It was useful to get out with Footy & Day-y when we mastered a few proper climbs, but that was weeks ago…
Done Holme Moss twice now (summit at 8.15pm last night, then 45mph descent in the dark!), is it Kate Moss next?
Pleased to report the ‘other’ training going well, but unable to find out the exact crossover point on the Jonny-O-Thon when we’ll stop drinking radioactive glow in the dark beer and start drinking Sid the Sexist Newky (Nukey?) Brown.
Miss you all this weekend,
The southerner in the north going west to east
ps Coddy, advice re: the King Edward… let it cool down when it comes out of the roasting tray for at least 15 mins before deploying

Help
I am confused now about why I am being entered into a competition to stuff king eddies down Cody’s cod piece, and then being judged by Annabelle and the wags, on how to rub strange cream brought in from foreign climbs, only to run the risk of a full back and sack wax.

Secondly what are we doing regarding the ride on Saturday?

Help.

Dave C – I can’t make the ride on saturday but save me the lollipop for the bus journey up to whitehaven!

Debbie has decided that as this looks like a male only ride, the girls should get to judge a Mr Cycle Shorts contest.
One evening (you choose) all riders entered and paid will ride into the Woodman Inn (aptly named) and pay £10.00 to enter said contest.
There is no get out clause.
The girls will pay £5.00 to judge. (may as well get a fiver, they usually judge anyway!)
The winner has to wear a T shirt with “Billy Big Balls” all weekend of the ride including the hotels at night.
They also get a months supply of Annabel’s cream and any other delight the ladies bestowe!
The looser gets a sack & crack wax and three months of cream & T shirt for weekend “Bald Turkey”
All proceeds go to the cause.
1 Hour, one evening. (longer if you need more time)

Coddy.
If you use the King Edward potato down the pants routine again, please put it down the front this time.
Down the back is not a good look!!!

Over to the ladies.

Your right Tom, where Annabelle says “I will be happy to treat”… being of a dislexic nature I had to look twice. !
Being a proud Moss beater of last week I’m up for the Hudds 3 peaks on Saturday for me, How’s 11.00am sound. From what I heard last week some of our riders bumped in to a Mark Rolands half way up the Moss on his second run of the day about to do a third ! . . . If you come with us Mark expect a lollypop stick in your spokes to slow you down. thought I did well getting to Holme village !

Could be interested.
Supply of cream is not so much an issue, it is the applicator of said cream that is hard to find!

Can’t make the Sunday run

In true Jonny Hill style, training for me on sunday consists of going to Croft to watch British superbikes with a beer in hand folowed by a curry!

I’m up for the Sunday run from Emley.
Can’t do Saturday. Working!
What time is kick off?

I dont really think the Jonny Hill style of training really works for everyone, especially me ! The hang over is one thing ,then you think , it will be ok we are only going for a pootle on the roads t’top of Holme Moss and its all down hill on the way back, i think i will have that extra 4 pints as the first six were very tasty indeed, and i know i told the mrs that i would be back for 9pm but the taxi firms are very busy at 1am.
So with the shakes ,paranoia,and thick head,we meet at the Smiths (outside on our bikes) for the afore mentioned pootle to the top ot’ moss.
Then the plan went out the window and we end up doing some kind of iron man contest where the idea, as far as i could tell, was to avoid any tarmac surface for the next 30 odd miles.It was as if we were being hunted and we had to avoid all contact with the public,and the speed with which sez,sammy and steve were going, i presumed the hunters were not that far behind us.
Needless to say we avoided capture this time and from the smile on sammys face i reckon he has never been caught !The only thing that could have given us away to the enemy was sez’s bloody sceeching voice all the way round , all the same it was a great day and we all thoroughly enjoyed it.

Well I thought my training was going quite well until today’s 30 mile outing to Dunford Bridge via every off-road track we could find. With only Boff to keep me company at the back, professional racing snakes Sez, Sammy and Steve set a blistering pace. Needless to say both me and the bike now need a week to recover, but looking forward to the three peaks next Sunday.

After this weekends excellent efforts I now belive its time to have a call to battle and do something that will really hurt us soft whimps of the team.

Ive done The Holme moss ride of pain today, previously done pole moor and emley moor, all individually, so now, if anyone is brave/ stupid enough Im proposing next sat 12th / sun 13th we take a jolly ride out from Emley Moor car park to Holme moss, thence to pole moor and back to Emley. If anyone is really stupid enough both days will stand us in good stead, if you cant make it to the saturday, then sunday, either way its getting very close now and a team show on the practice sessions is well in order.. comment back on the blog please guys

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Dear Mr Foot,

Our christopher will be unable to attend Saturdays PE lesson as he has a bad cold

signed

His mum

Ok then team.

Who is ready to show the world your licra clad body and head off for a peddle on Saturday?

The plan is to set from Clothiers Arms at 12.30 and then get up Holme Moss and back. Approximately 25 miles there and back.

We will obviously stop off for refreshments on the way back.

So if you are man enough post your name on the blog and let’s see what we are made of

Obviously all excuses about bad backs and needing to see doctors are rubbish and will get the contempt it deserves.

The list of deluded cyclists for our first ride out is:

Alph
Coddy
Andy F

So put your name down and keep us company. (That does not involve driving to Holme Moss in the car and shouting insults as we manly struggle on)

Training run # 79

Just about to set of out of the back gate tonight and the neighbour, (83 year old lady) collared me to ask which bin to put out, as Thursdays is bin day in these parts, and said she had seen me going out on the bike every night after work.

Wanting to get off into the gathering dark clouds I explained about the jonny-o-thon and she listened intently as she juggled her false teeth around her mouth.

I explained about the spnonsorship thing and she said wait there a minute, went inside.
This old girl has burried several husbands and is not short of a bob or two, so my mind went off wondering where she kept the huge pile of dosh.

A few minutes later, she came back, me astride the bike wondering where I could stash the huge pile of dosh she was going to give me , hot from its hiding place inside the mattress.

!Here you arer love take this,”…. A home made butterly bun with cream and jam. I read that Mr Hill had indulged in a curry the other day and did think about sending in some genuine home cooking, but in some wierd dream like Homer Simpson donut eating state I found myself tearing the crinkly paper wrapper off and scoffin the lot…

Please accept this …IOU FOR ONE HOME MADE BUTTERFLY BUN ….

JUST GOT BACK FROM CHINA. NO CHANCE TRAINING OUT THERE. COULDN`T SEE THE BIKE TO GET ON IT. NOTHING TO DO WITH THE RICE WINE, MORE THE SMOG GENERATED BY 40 DEGREES OF HEAT AND THE SWEAT PISSING OFF MI` FOREHEAD.
TRAINING NOT GREAT AT MOMENT BUT BORROWED A UNICYCLE SO SHOULD GET UP TO SPEED PRETTY QUICK.
KEEP THE FAITH. KEEP TRUCKING.
ROBBY BOY.
P.S. I BELIEVE BENNETT IS MODIFYING HIS SADDLE AND HIS ARSE TO DEAL WITH THE RIGOURS

Place – Decathlon Sports shop – Stockport

Date – Bank Holiday Monday

I finally gave in and followed the rest of the pink powder puff wooses and bought me a pair of them cycling shorts, not the tight ones mind, the big baggy ones with the padding in the derrier,£9.95, Im saying this through gritted teeth now, Alfie boy you were right and I was wrong, a cushion taped onto the saddle with gaffer tape although effective as a defense against baboonrear syndrome just adds to drag and spoils the racing lines of the mongoose crossway . And against my better judgement I bought one of them fancy handlebar computer thingies, taped it on but being a big picture guy who doesnt usually do the drill down detail have no idea how to make it work. Had a run out wearing fancy dancy padded shorts and resultant lack of bruising to the buutocks is a great relief.

Seeing as Coddy requested:

Cycling experience/ability – minimal/beginner
Fitness – averageish

Due to lack of previous serious cycling experience borrowed a mountian bike and started training 3 weeks ago with approx 20 miles in first week (once managed to pump tyres up on these new fangled valves that didn’t exist on my Raleigh Grifter). Quite happy with that effort until disaster struck with low back injury playing in football match. Disaster cos had to miss 2 days work – not good when a physio!
Anyway soon improved and now returned to pedalling this week and managed few short trips then 90 minute ride on sunday with a penny dropping moment as someone showed me this marvellous trick of turning your suspension off!! great now when on roads as previously been bouncing up and down not really going anywhere fast. Slight drawback is the bloody sore backside now i feel every bump in the road.

Yesterday took delivery of a road bike (again borrowed, from brother-in-law this time) but slight problem that he didn’t tell me about – it has no pedals. Now i am novice but even i know you need pedals so will try once been down to bike shed.

So plan is to increase mileage gradually, avoid injury at football and may even purchase some lycra/proper cycling gear cos at the moment i am that man you keep seeing with knees and arms flaying everywhere looking anything other than a cyclist and far more like a footballer on a bike!

Brendan

PS went on CPR/First aid update course last week, mainly for work purposes but also judging by the reports so far there may be some in need of treatment for angina/asthma/delusion once going over the lakes!

Well back from hols and ready to go. That new found optimism should hopefully last until lunchtime.

Regarding training that has mainly involved lifting the bike on and off the car, for the way to the said holiday and then back on the car for the return trip. Which sounds quite easy but unless you have tried doing anything in close proximity to a 4 year old, a 7 year old, and a wife should not be underestimated for a test of temperament and stamina.

So back to the ride.

Basically I need your cash now – Please.

If you have sent the money via bacs – Thanks

If you have dropped cash off at C V Graphics – Thanks

If you have not paid any money – Do it now!

We really need to pay for everything this week and the bacs can take up to 5 days to clear.

Finally we are planning a few training rides over the next few weeks on a Saturday afternoon. Unless anybody has a better idea what about a run from the Woodman to Holme moss and back this Saturday, setting off at 12.30? (Or we could set off from the Clothiers and avoid the frigging big hill out from Woodman)
If you can make it post your name on the web page (you could also bring some cash for the trip if want).
If you can’t make this Saturday please suggest any other rides via the web page.

Thanks

Andy

Lone wolf..training update

week # 1 – netherton -castle hill – emley moor – netherton lovely morning, first time out, totally unprepared felt like lungs were going to jump out

week # 2 – up storthes lane from the woodman across to honley down the biggest hill you have ever seen in your life, brake fade ! slurred feet and worn hole in trainers, white knuckles , back up same hill ( three stop and multiple curse strategy )Back down same hill, brakes and slurring feet deceleration technique

phone call while training this week..( actual conversation )

the LW – Hello ?

Caller – this is Barclays bank security department (in a strong Asian accent)

the LW – oh yes

CALLER – I need to confirm your id and security code

the LW – Im out on my bike mate, what do you want ?

Caller – We have some suspicious activity on your account and need to verify your details

The LW – Oh yeah , which account ?

Caller – Im unable to divulge information until you pass security

The LW – look mate Im out on my bicycle half way up the biggest hill you’ve ever seen in your entire life, my legs feel like there going to drop off, I can feel my AR Jones pie and peas coming back up, there’s some bloody big wagons coming within inches of me, Ive got a throat as dry as the sahara and Ive got sweat blinding me as its running in my eyes. My arse is killing me and all of the geeky bloody slim as a pencil blokes on fancy dancy bikes ared all taking the piss out of my mongoose 250 crossway as the pass me. How do I know which password or whatever it is you want if you dont tell me which account your talking about ?

Caller – Im unable to divulge information until you pass security

The LW – Tell you what mate why dont you just go bother someone else because it got me thinking how do I know who you are, calling me with no caller id wanting bloody bank details when Im in the middle of a bike ride, no get lost and pester someone else you annoying little twerp.

……………call terminated

Come along team lets have some feed back, how’s the preparations doing ? who,s hurting, suffering, lagging behind, leaps ahead, what’s happening out there!.
Just done a Wakefield and back with Bob, all body parts still working, It seems every trip out is an elimination process of what hurts, cramps up or aches, then next time out try to make sure all is good. todays conclusion was too much beer at the wedding do last night!.
I see we have a Mr. Mole watching our moves !! are you one of the riders, I hope your not the one in my front garden . . . !
Less than 4 weeks to go, maybe another meet before ‘ride zero’ will be called just to straighten up any questions or things and sort the final moneys, will email everyone this coming week. who’s done Holme Moss yet ? I’m still back pedaling on that one but must do it soon though. Organized rides about to start soon on Saturdays so ears to the ground everyone.

An Update:

All riders are now believed to have embarked upon some sort of training regime in preparation for the great Jonny’O'Thon pedal AKA the Nuclear Plant to the North East ride, Sellafield to Sunderland, Windscale to Why-I-Pet, etc, etc. Reports of shadowy figures glimpsed pedalling the backroads of Kirklees dressed in all manner of unusual-to-them skin-tight clothing. Please protect children and old women from such sights.

Chris Day is believed to have marked his territory on most corners of the parish now. Not bad for a man who claims never to have done any physical exercise, ever. A dark horse, watch for him at the sprint finishes every day on the event.

Dave Caldwell has not yet recovered from receiving the service bill for his bike. His increased lung capacity from the sharp intake of breath upon receiving said bill has remained so far. Terrible thing, a shock like that to an unsuspecting man who should be used to it with aircraft maintenance bills.

Word has reached The Mole that one of the organisers of the event has taken himself away to a summer training camp, claiming it to be a family holiday. Apparently the plan was to train at altitude and be better prepared for the high altitude sections of the ride. Cunning. The plan has failed on a number of fronts. First, staying in a house by the seaside conflicts heavily with the plan to train at altitude. The tide does not go out that far. Secondly, although he has taken his bike with him, this in itself does not constitute training. However, this has now been addressed, but not without concerns being raised, for the said organiser noticed an alarming creaking noise when out pedalling. Having eliminated his own knees being the source of said creaking, suspicion fell on his liver, which is plainly not on holiday and working hard while he is away. The source of the creak was eventually traced to a cracked frame (the bike that is, not his own this time). Chewing gum and gaffa tape are believed to have been employed in this instance – one to mask the after-effects of the rich local food, the other to keep his offspring both quiet and relatively immobile. No word on a repair for the bike yet.

Word has not reached The Mole yet regarding a recent night out in Huddersfield due to be attended by several of the Jonny’O'Thon participants. an evening of drinking, music and revelry was on the cards. The Mole was unaware of the plans for the evening until several days later when a number of crucial emails were found in his Spam folder. Moles can’t look everywhere all the time… Reports are expected to filter through and will appear here in due course.

That’s all for now. More Mole soon.

The Mole
mole.the01@googlemail.com

Another quick update,
Transport not fully agreed or booked yet but Carl from Stott’s Coaches has come in at the best price and kindly offered £100 also in to the Jonny pot. this should work out less than £30 per head for both ways.
A good friend of mine Mike from Ringway Ford (Leeds) has offered us the free use of the biggest Tranni demo van they have. I’m sure he said Tranni . . or did he just say ‘A Tranni” !!.
Great help from both companies.
Got some OS maps in PDF format with the route mapped out if anyone wants to see them, all E-mailable, 5 files in all.
Good to hear everyone’s hard at there own training programme. great effort from you all, and those who haven’t . . . lets be having you.

OK Team

Another quick update.

I would like to announce that the event is now closed to any new entrants.

If any body else wishes to come along they will have to wait until the first of September when I get back from jols, to be to no too late then.

We have booked the hotels and the coach. The travel plans are set and we have the route sorted. The kid’s bike and rather nice flowery blouse have been ordered and should be along in time with the tandem. The sleeping arrangements are based around entertainment value rather than rest, and we look forward to delivery of spy cam equipment that our highly skilled electrical team will be undertaking.

Whilst talking about entertainment I believe we have some members of a pop combo called the Pop Girls or something, who have a small following within their respective family groups, so looking forward to the wheels go round on the bus, to break up the journey to Whitehaven.

If there are any vegetarians or people with special needs – unlucky.

Veggies let me know for the food. The rest of us will get what we are given and be grateful.

Money – I have spent all the deposits so please ensure the final payment is made by the 1st of September or my visa will melt. Failure to pay up in time will result in the afore mentioned Pop Girls being sent round until you pay up in full. Normally this takes a few minutes, you have been warned.

Training rides in September!
Chris Day has a three peaks challenge that he is going to organize and ping the information around, it will basically involve 3 bloody great big hills and about 25 miles, probably on Sunday the 6th of September. A good target for the training and a sanity check for the trip. Tom will bring along his hamper and chilled Stella for those who can’t survive until we get to the pub. Whilst I like the idea of not passing a pub as a plan it may be wise to limit to only stopping at pubs on the left, a genius suggestion from James.

If anybody else can help with team ride outs, please put up a notice, it is probably a good idea to get out with other people on the trip and get sorted. The fitter we all are the quicker we complete the mileage the sooner we are in the pub!

So the final riders and support staff are:
1 James Smith
2 Mark Battey
3 Tim Bennett
4 Ben Thornton
5 Paul Garg
6 Mike Smith
7 Kevin Reid (sammy)
8 Paul English
9 Jonathon Boothroyd
10 Bob Holt
11 Andy Foot
12 Dave Caldwell
13 Richard Hill
14 Mark Billington
15 Tom Rees
16 Robert Murphy (paddy)
17 Pete McArthur
18 Steve Pearson
19 James Cole
20 Sam Cutting
21 Mark Jepson
22 Mark Roland
23 Chris Day (CVG van driver)
24 Rob Charnock
25 Mike Carter
26 Brendan Aspinall
27 John Andrew
28 David Hill (Judge)
29 Richard Sezeremeta
30 Jonny Mellor
31 Neil Ford
32 Nev Senior
33 Stephen Pinnock
34 Chris Johnson (Johnno)
35 John Glover – Sat – Sun
36 Jason Barlow

That’s it.

Thanks for everybody committing to the trip and all the work done to date.

If any final questions ping me an email – jaf99@hotmail.co.uk

Andy

Having set off on 10th I am pleased to report after much peddaling have arrived tonight in a place called Wombwell near Barnsley.
People talk funny and I think I have crossed a border??
The bike with basket full handles like a peach!
Very impressed.

Pork pies are good to throw at Jack Russle. Forgot brown sauce, so no good to me anyhow!

After four cans of Stella, no speed bumps felt and you can bring on slappers!

The frozen kipper was meant to aid cooling of Stella. Mmm. More later.

Trying to provide enough power from the dynamo to keep lights and cooler running was a big ask and the dynamo has rubbed right through the tyre sidewall.
The blowout was more about finishing off the Stella than safety, but am now stranded.
If there is a CV graphics van in the area, could you pick me up and bring some fruit?

The dogs have gone (pork pies) but I now have cats (kipper)

Dynamo too heavy on tyres, so Camping Gaz conversion next.

The kipper frankly stinks and my cobble has gone hard.

Back to the drawing board.

T

Alfie called by after going up Holme Moss and inspired me to gear up the training. After thoughts of tackling Kate Moss instead of Holme, I decided the bike was the better option!
I am finding the Hovis bike, quite a sturdy machine although on trying to complete a circuit the other night from Dewsbury up Thornhill Edge via a very, very steep footpath I had to carry it. Thought riding it was hard. OOh!
It was like crossing the Darrian Gap through deep undergrowth.
Lucky for me, the wicker basket/cooler was empty as it was a training run.

I am sad to report I am having some safety issues.
At speed, tucked down behind the basket coming down the Moor, I am finding the front end very vague as I hit the speed bumps. The resulting “tank slapper” is quite horrendous. The stirrup brakes have little effect and the ensuing Jack Russle has nipped me twice!

Mr Lumb came by the shop this aft and has agreed to a new pair of white wall tyres.
He would not pay for Brembo’s and Ohlin’s so I will have to play with tyre pressures and see.
Can any of you racing lads advise on the effects of filling the wicker basket?
Will the added weight sort the Slapper issue?

Going to try again tonight, by loading it with a Hovis Cobble, 2 x pork pies, six pack of stella and a frozen kipper.

Laters!

Well time for an update.

The 35 riders on the trip are;

James Smith            
Mark Battey    
Tim Bennett            
Ben Thornton           
Paul Garg                
Mike Smith            
Kevin Reid (sammy)      
Paul English            
Jonathon Boothroyd       
Bob Holt               
Andy Foot                
Dave Caldwell            
Richard Hill            
Mark Billington            
Tom Rees            
Robert Murphy (paddy)
Pete McArthur
Steve Pearson
James Cole
Sam Cutting
Mark Jepson         
Mark Roland            
Chris Day  (CVG van driver)   
Rob Charnock
Mike Carter           
Brendan Aspinall
John Andrew
David Hill (Judge)
Richard Sezeremeta
Jonny Mellor          
Neil Ford
Nev Senior           
Stephen Pinnock
Ben Thotnton no 2

So unless I am told differently that is it?

Not bad for a “lets do something, probably get about ten of us to do it” idea.

35 diluded individuals ranging from fit mountain bikers to a Triathlete, to well, CD, and the rest of us.

There are going to be some bonny sights on this adventure.

Andy

Which hospital did you end up in Chris ?
today my lung intake increased 1.7% . . I’m getting there

@wifey

Training .. Day 1

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C.day – Hi Babe i sneaked out of bed and went out on the bike, up castle hill now, glorious up here, not sure how far I can get, legs killing me, chest tightening up, if I need you wil you come and pick me up in the car ?

Florence Nightingale – Sod off baldie and dont bother me again its sunday morning

@Andy F
Well, after laying in wait in the bushes to try and highjack the butchers lads bike Ive finally had to admit that the said mode of transport wont cut it and those awfully nice chaps at try cycling will be fixing the stabilisers onto a brand spanking new bike for me this morning. I picked up my cycling helmet and universal bike repair kit from liddel along with some very reasonably priced fruit and vegetables I may add, and the pre trek training begins in earnest today.

I poured over countless tales of other more athletic chaps who endured the rigours of the coast to coast cycle route and the general flow of it all is that you need to get into a training programme at least four months before the event. My Homer simpson – esque body has thus far managed to avoid any kind of exercise for 49 3/4 years so this may be a shock to the system, as will my venture into the cyclists clothing store to find a pair of those tight shorts, and a suitable top to contain my chiseled upper body…

it begins here ……

Quick update on the bike ride.

We have 28 confirmed riders who have paid deposit, as lsited below:

1 James Smith            
2 Mark Battey    
3 Tim Bennett            
4 Ben Thornton           
5 Paul Garg                
6 Mike Smith            
7 Kevin Reid (sammy)      
8 Paul English            
9 Jonathon Boothroyd       
10 Bob Holt               
11 Andy Foot                
12 Dave Caldwell            
13 Richard Hill            
14 Mark Billington            
15 Tom Rees            
16 Robert Murphy (paddy)
17 Pete McArthur
18 Steve Pearson
19 James Cole
20 Sam Cutting
21 Mark Jepson         
22 Mark Roland            
23 Chris Day  (CVG van driver)   
24 Rob Charnock
25 Mike Carter           
26 Brendan Aspinall
27 John Andrew
28 David Hill

If you wish to come on the ride and you are not on the list let me know by Friday the 7th i.e tomorrow. jaf99@hotmail.co.uk.

The deadline is important as we have found places to stay for the whole trip and need to pay deposits. (There are not that many places in Alston to get 30 people in all together, so we do not want to loose the reservations.)

Once we have the final number of riders we will put together an email with the information we have, so everubody can get sorted with plans.

Finally thanks to everyone who made it to the Star last Friday, we have already heard of tales of daring as people get into training – Alf managed to get up Holme moss on his shopping trolley, Sammy managed to get Boff to spend a lot of money on a bike and coddy had a minor heart attack peddling to the shops. All events none of thought we would see in our time on earth.

Lee

Thanks that is a big help. We have the first two days sorted and are just getting sorted for the final day so the route there helps.

For anybody else who has said they are coming I have one request.
Show me the money. I need to get stuff booked up so I need your money by Friday Friday the 7th.

About half have paid the £50 deposit so I need the other half.

Drop it into Dave at CV Graphics or pay into the following account and send me an email to tell me you have paid.

jaf99@hotmail.co.uk

Account Name J A Foot
Acc no 25227089
Sort code 07.01.16

Thanks Andy

Coddy, must be hard to get spares for your old bike. The tyres alone for that big front wheel and the little back wheel must be hard to track down.

Just been to get my bike serviced.
Mark at the Bike Shed (Scissett) has offered to us all taking part, a 20% discount an all Accessories, Clothing and Spares, also for the bikeless ! there having a clearance on ‘09 bikes, so get yourselves down there,

@anonymous inmate on donations – I would just like to say thank you so much for being so generous..appreciate you would like to remain anonymous, but perhaps you could email off blog, annabelle.hill@btopenworld.com so I can say thanks more personally. Really means alot x

Mr. C. Day . . . you’ve a big heart my friend …

Here ye here ye, all partakers for the coast to coast.
Please send me: Your name, a photo, and your email address to:
dave@cvgraphics.co.uk
so as to set up a page for everyone in the donation (sponsorship) section.
http://www.charitygiving.co.uk/jonnyothon2009
more info on this to follow soon.
We will also be sending you up dates as to what’s happening with the event.

This comment has been moved up, system saw it as spam due to the links (Lee)

Routes

Hi, I’ve rummaged about and found some routes here.

Day 1
http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=194460

Day 2
http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=196988

Day 3 (but this guy carries on, not been a soft git and all)
http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=197082

Lee

@ C Day

Don’t forget the hessian underwear…

@Lee Shields
Personally I shall be following the great pioneers and will be wearing harris tweed plus fours,a jacket to match with leather patches upon the elbows, a starched collar and suitable tie tied in a windsor knot of course. My only dispensation to the ravages of the British Autumnal weather will be a cycle cape handily stored in my buck skin panniers.

Hi

You need padded shorts without a doubt. Lidl were doing some cycling stuff last week, waterproof jacket for 10 quid, full length cycling trousers with a built in nappy for 8 quid, gloves, shoes even lids etc. The offers started last thursday so dont know if there will be much stock about.

I’m torn about the cream at the moment, some people lube up before a ride. Also be warned, I was on a long sweaty ride a few weeks ago and wound up with sore cheeks, basically nappy rash from sitting in damp shorts in a pub then a van too long.

You might want to have clean shorts for each day, £40 sounds steep to me though.

For anyone needing bike bits/clothing etc. try Chain Reaction, they have a big range of stuff and everything includes free delivery which is normally a couple of working days.

Lee

@Alf Alf, after reading your wise words I too thought it wise to avoid pre cycling chaffing still, no wheels as yet, but I did find some excellent loking cream in the other halfs make up drawer and now have wrinkle free bits and from the label Im assured that the effect will last upto 24 hours

After my first 12 mile jaunt to try and get my self into some sort of shape, i appear to have developed some kind of scrotal chaffing, is this normal? I can only put it down to the wrong choice of trouser. After yet another trip to the bike shop, the kind gentleman relieved me of another £40 for what he described as the ultimate in comfort shorts. A small price to pay if it puts a stop to any more discomfort. I’m going now to rub some cream on the affected area, i may be some time……

Dear Tom,
I you have obviously been sniffing the brasso you use for renovating those old trumpets and tubas which you buy at rummage sales, fettle up and try sell as antique instruments in your establishment.

Having so far failed to find a suitable bike frame in the canal I’ve been loitering outside the paper shop at tea time on the off chance that the paper lad would leave his bike unlocked with thoughts that I could whisk it away in the night and get a quick spray job to make it unrecognisable.

Having waited outside the shop for the last two weeks in vain I have only just been told that the examiner has been delivered on a morning for the last six months and opportunities for liberating said paper lads bike would be slim at that time. I now intent to lay in wait for the butchers lad and hopefully grab his bike and a pound of best Hinchcliffes pork sausages as a bonus

@C.Day
Hey Chris, good do you found the bike clips in loft. At least they are of some use!
When the Antiques Road Show came to Town, I went up in the loft and wrestled a great lump down the ladder.
I took it to the Town Hall and showed it Mr Neegus.
I explained at great length that it had been in the attic since I was a boy and that it had been in the attic all my life.
Artie was not impressed.
I told him that it had been in the family since I was a boy.
My Father had it in the attic when he was a boy and my father’s father had kept it in the attic all that time.
I felt sure it was of value and a rare Antique.

Artie was kind and let me down gently.
He said Tom my boy, its the Bloody Water tank!

Friday meeting by the way is Upstairs in the function room at the Star. Sounds like one or two are on holiday, no drama, will bring everyone up to speed soon after.

Re. C2C dash.. well, so far after many hours of deliberating and looking at the bubbles rising from the bottom of my pint of Carling I have made great inroads into the new get fit pre race program and the full extend of my training ? I found my old bike clips up in the loft and they still fit !

Dave/Andy F -
Sorry i won’t be able to make friday night, but my email address is:mark.rowlands@eddisons.com If you send me an email i’ll forward you a photo.
Cheers
Mark

Well after a lot of thought and consideration at Coddy towers we have come up with the follwoing plan:

If you are planning on doing the peddle, we would like you to come along to the Star @ Fenney Bridge, this Friday the 31st of July at 7.00pm.

Plan being to discuss – the route – set off times – kit needed – deposit of £50 to get stuff booked – sponsorship – confirm names & numbers.

If anybody has done the C 2 C before bring along the information as this will be a big help, or if you know anybody who has, go see them and rob information from them.

Thats it. Star Friday night 7.00pm get organized, and possibly a cheeky beer or two.

@Mark Rowlands Hi Mark, yeh most around Jonnys age, some younger, a lot of 40 somethings and some older but won’t admit !!
Things coming together now, more info to follow shortly. Can you send me your email and a photo please, you and everyone will have a sponsor page attached (will explain later) speak to you soon hopefully Mark, and the 20 others.

Andy F / Coddy.
What’s the average age of the cyclists?? I am guessing most are around Jonny’s age given there is the mention of penny farthings and hovis baskets!

Just to let you know i am Becca Ormes fiancee, Becca being the longterm babysitter I could be seen as the personal footballing coach of James ‘Torres’ Hill.

Anyway looking forward to the ride, it will be a good laugh no doubt.

Bloomin eck Alfie! New tyres for the half penny farthing!
Just been round to Harry Lum’s in Yetton and gold hold of me old Hovis bike.
The wicker basket on the front is a decoy and I’ve reto fitted a cool box inside from Halfords.
Power is provided from one of them old dynamo’s that runs off the side of the tyre.
Jonny’s cans of Stella will be inside!
That should lube the bits that don’t move and help soothe the aching butt when Sez kicks it right back.

Jonny is going to have a laugh with us all about this I am sure.

Got my road tyres on order ( really struggled to get some to fit my penny farthing )and oiled all the moving bits. looking forward to kicking sez’s ass. Get well soon Jonny.

So now I have taken leave of all of my senses and agreed to attempt the coast to coast ride with the supremely fit and agile bunch of sporty types, Id better confess the last time I was actually on a push bike was when I was peddling like eck to get away on my paper lads bike with sturmey archer gears from an irate dad of a girlfriend at school after being found in her bedroom and that was a fair while ago.

Aprox 60 days to go and I dont even have a bike ne’er mind any of those ridiculously tight cycle shorts or one of those tight yellow tee shirts that show of yer six pack, ( more like 24 pack in my case. )

So, first mission find a bike.

I shall return when I have jumped out of the bushes on’t paper lad and got me a bike.

Oh, super organiser Coddy has sorted out the fund raising bit of the web site and will be posting a link on here pretty soon, but till then – http://www.charitygiving.co.uk/jonnyothon2009 . I emptied the kids piggy bank, dug my fingers down the sofa, found some florins and old toffees, dug outsome annoying bits of euro coins you never use, took some pop bottles back, and started the ball rolling with a contribution so now all of us C 2 C cyclists or wanna be cyclists in my case can begin getting sponsorship.

Keep your chin up Mr Hill and family

Chris Day

A few problems been en-counted with the new browser ‘Internet explorer 8′ using this site. problems should be sorted out soon . . . or even now !
Sorry for any hiccups.

Andy and myself just been up there this weekend to drive half the course, got to say it looks fantastic. Designated narrow road tracks just for cyclists seem to cover around 80% of the trip, no real off road sections, unless detours are taken for those who wish. however part road/off road tyres would be good i guess, Sign posts just about everywhere on the route. I’m not a cyclist my self but have to say I’m looking forward to this. Stunning scenery is thrown in F.O.C.
Around 17 up for it so far, checking the accommodation this week, those interested watch this space.

Coddy.

Seems a bit more daunting than our last C2C ride. At least we had an engine!
Might have a puncture repair kit this time eh?
Coddy knows I’m in and training started. Been twice to the gym and twice to the pub.
All things in = measures.
For the keen cyclists among us just remember, what you gain on the uphill sections, us fat blokes will always catch you with momentum on the way back down!
Looking forward to it.

Best wishes

Tom

I AM IN

Top idea and well done to everyone for setting this up…

I look forward to a bit northern saddle sore in the knowledge it will be in the company of plenty of old grinders. Tools at the ready…

Jonny – fantastic news on the move to Wakey and your progress! Keep getting stronger and you’ll have the local landlords back in profit quick stylee. Should be fun – the last time we were there we nearly got knicked (but we were 22, full of pop and al-fresco peeing).
The Spainish training course goes on and on with new challenges everyday. How hot is it – again? Can I take our daughter to the beach bar again for an hello kitty icecream darling? Beach tents!
The Long Fingered One popped by from France this weekend with Carole, little Carla (REGARD! REGARD!) and Jannie from SA. Lots of talk of Cape Town madness and fun. Everyone sends their love and best wishes.

Welcome Woody Maxwell. May the Force be with you… Well done Sally,Steve and Poppy (Rosie says MMMAAAWWW).

Lots of LOVE

T & Co

@Mark Rowlands
Mark

The plan is Mountain bikes with road based tyres as the majority will be on roads, but with a bit of an old railway line thrown in, but only for 10 miles of the 150 – I think

Having said that road bikes will be a good ideas and we will do an alternative route for the slight off road stuff.

I AM IN!

Andy F – The ride sounds like an excellent idea, are you doing the ride on mountain bikes or road?

Cheers

Mark

Calling all cyclists and anybody else who is interested in getting involved in the Coast to Coast trip. The plan being to support the Hill family by peddling across a load of Hills and probably having a few drinkies to keep up our spirits.
The plan as it stands is:
Thursday the 24th of september 12.00pm set off from Huddersfield by Bus and Van
3.00pm arrive Whitehaven and start peddling.
150 miles later!
Sunday 27th of September arrive Newcastle (few beers?) – Go home – to Huddersfield by Bus and van.

To help with planning if you wish to take part, can you post a message with name and number of people ASAP.

We are going on a reckie for accomadation and to look for ways around the hills this weekend, so if you are interested can you post a quick “I am in” and number of people ASAP – by this Friday would good?

When Coddy gets back we will post more information and get organized next week.

Hey Jonny it’s all Blood sweat n Gears kicking off in Sept..Coddy is up there this weekend to get a route plan sorted for a coast to coast run…so everybody needs to take their passports….No doubt there will be a massive turn out and the travelodge’s of the district will have their best team of massuer’s at the ready..Hope everybody that can or can’t spin can benefit somehow and in some way…take care Sammy

I think this is fantastic coddy and such a cracking idea. As I am 3 days away from giving birth… If I’m not up for it, I will nominate the husband….he’s in the pub at the moment so will be delighted when I tell him in the morning! Onwards and upwards…..

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