Hi folks.I have started this blog in preparation of cycling from Land's End to John O Groats in May 2012.I will try and raise money for Cransley Hospice in Kettering to support the fantastic job their team and the McMillan nurses do day in day out. In the months to come you can follow this blog and read about my preparations and off course on the LEJOG itself. You can sponsor me and make a donation on: www.justgiving.com/michielvaal-lejog2012
Sunday, 25 March 2012
Today Clive and I(and 3000 others) rode the Cheshire Cat in gorgeous sunny and warm (19-20degr) weather. After a hearty breakfast in Clive's VW campervan we set off from Crewe Football Stadium around 9.30am.We took it very easy for the first 15 miles untill we reached the foot of Mow Cop.We both managed to conquer this beast of a climb with an avg gradient of 11% and a 100yd ramp of 25% towards the end.To say that we were both elated after reaching the top was un understatement.After a brief pause and photo's we then scaled another 3 tough climbs when we reached the halfway point.The 2nd half was downhill and flattish and we improved our daily avg to 14.3mph. After the finish we collected our mow cop killer mile medals and celebrated our achievements of the day with a 'cool' beer and a nice cuppa in the campervan.We decided that next year we will give the Kilo To Go 'Cornwall Tor' a go.Next ride:The Quattro on 15th April.
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