Kilo to go Mercia ride out

Did the kilo to go Mercia ride out with Clive today.50 Miles from Wolverhampton to Telford,Bridgenorth and back to Wolverhampton.We cycled in the first group,leaving at 9am,of about 30 riders.We lost one cyclist who was hit by a car who was going to fast and didn't give way,about 10 miles out.Thank god he only sprained his ankle but he couldn't carry on.
We had a good run in initially sunny,later cloudy mild weather.There were some good climbs along the way and a quick foodstop half way.Climbing out of Bridgenorth I lost contact with Clive and I managed to cycle home with the 'fast' boys.Riding time 3hrs,4min - avg 16.4 mph.
Next ride will be this Wednesday(20 mile nightride with the club) followed by a 3hr ride at steady pace with the 'fast boys' of the club coming Saturday. 

LEJOG fundraising

Met with Diana from Cransley Hospice Fundraising today.Date set for ET photo at Cransley Hopsice on 21st March.Will need to make a start with making people aware of my fundraising challenge which is only 4 months away.
www.justgiving.com/michielvaal-lejog2012

First ride of 2012

First ride of 2012 with Clive.Cycling from Kettering to Harleston and back Kettering.48 miles in just over 3hrs(15.3mph).Weather sunny with blue skies and a mild south-westerly wind helping us on our way home.