I’m a community minded, self-employed mum of two, and that’s just for starters!  Some people might say I’m crazy, but I just tell them I’m unique.  The truth is I love helping people, plain and simple.   I’ve set a personal challenge for myself to make a difference and support…
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16
Mar
2014

Preparation for Tour 2013

Where has the time gone? I can’t believe it’s 11 days until I start riding in this year’s tour! Wow I bet you feel the same. We lead such busy lives and seem to squash what we can into our … Continue reading

07
May
2013

The day after

Today was a sleep with my family for the first time before we had breaky with the other riders for the last time. I woke at 5am as my body was used to getting up so early. I was tired … Continue reading

07
May
2013

Day 10 – final day on tour

Well it’s the last and final day on tour. I feel quite sad the journey is about to end. Early wake to get on the road for a 3pm arrival. It was the coldest ever! Colder than the top of … Continue reading

04
May
2013

Day 9 – best day so far

Quick breaky, early start! Bit tired waking this morning, butt rash is slowly easing but getting blisters on my feet. Left at day break ready for our huge climb. Stuck together until dead horse gap! Today is the biggest day … Continue reading

03
May
2013

Day 8 start of the mountains

Well today was to be 180km with up to 2000+ in elevation. It was tough but easier than I anticipated. The concentration on wheels in front and keeping lines beside & infront is quite hard when you are tired. Especially … Continue reading

02
May
2013

Day 7 – easier day

Day 7 was a much easier day and woke with a tired body but quickly got an upbeat skip and powered to breakfast a little asleep but tired to brave the 4 degree temperature in my bike gear. It was … Continue reading