Author Archives: barneybear69

After a good night’s rest (thanks to Valerie) this would be our final day, a day which I would be VERY familiar with as it’s one of my regular return training rides. Unfortunately as Ian Poppleton and Richard Nutt were … Continue reading →

Day 2 the forecast wasn’t good (heavy rain). I apologise in advance for not writing about all our cyclists – most of them were always away up the road from me so could type ‘could see on horizon’. Today we … Continue reading →

The weekend had finally arrived. The final riders (for all 3 days) would be John Bell, Jed Woodhouse, Carl Rutter, Ian Hall and myself and we will be joined for all of day 2 by Ian Poppleton and Richard Nutt … Continue reading →

Here are some of the photos taken during a recent photoshoot of 2 of the participants. Simon Veit-Wilson aboard his 1950’s Pashley Delivery bike and me on the chopper – top marks to Simon for his attire. Don’t forget the … Continue reading →

This week I had the new 25 tooth rear sprocket welded on so now I have 9 speeds but unfortunately no time for a shakedown ride. Forecast was great for Saturday and Sunday but taking a dip on the Monday. … Continue reading →

Hi, A number of people have been asking if I’m doing this attempt for charity (or just for a laugh)? Well the answer is a charity to help support people like my cousin Mark Taylor who was diagnosed with Motor … Continue reading →