8 weeks to go

So this last week has been spent on antibiotics with a case of 'man' flu - just can't shift it. I managed to get a short training ride in, but mainly to test out the Garmin Edge 800 GPS (from Evans Cycles). I mapped a normal route that I have made several times over to ensure that the device takes me where I should do. A successful days ride with no issues. Although it was a tough ride whilst being on antibiotics. This coming week I shall plot an unknown route and test the Edge on a couple of larger distances.

Since overhauling the Dawes Horizon, I finally purchased a new saddle (Specialized Toupe Comp Gel Road Saddle from Evans Cyles), which I shall put through a long ride to test. I'm hoping that a couple of 100km rides will determine if it will stand up to the back-to-back 14 day ride.

As the evenings are now becoming lighter I shall certainly be looking into some short rides to keep the legs ticking over.

Mud guards and panniers; there next.

9 weeks to go

In 9 weeks time I shall be on the eve of my 14 day, unsupport ride from the most Southern point (Land's End) to the most Northern (John O'Groats) of the United Kingdom. Today was the first time I had ridden my chosen bike (the Dawes Horizon) since the complete overhaul. It is still yet to have the mud guards, pannier rack and drinks holder fitted back on. It ran like a dream though and it certainly gave me a sense of excitement and nervousness towards this adventure.

I must make sure I publish the rebuild photographs on my site www.e2ecr.co.uk so that those wishing too, can see it's transformation. My next "to do" is thinking about kit and what to take, but thankfully I do get to share some items with dad i.e. the tool kit etc.

I am hoping to post weekly (Sunday evenings), up until the day/night of departure and then it should be daily, perhaps twice daily - depending on how tired I am.

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