Category Archives: Coast to Coast ride

All 38 rider’s bikes were loaded onto a couple of trailers at Sage’s Newcastle office, North Park, and we all set off just after 5 pm on Friday. I jumped into a 3rd minibus carrying all the kit with 2 other Manchester based riders; … Continue reading →

My bags are packed and half my kit is already in the office ready for the noon departure tomorrow.  A number of coaches are taking 40 of us from Sage’s head office over to Workington tomorrow evening and then we set … Continue reading →

I picked up ‘Candy’ after her 6 week check up at LeisureLakes this evening.  She got the all clear as expected and it’s good to know everything was lchecked over so close to the big ride.  I’ve had no problems … Continue reading →

My chesty cold won’t go away.  Woke up with it in my head again today having had 2 clear head days with it lingering on my chest.  I’m taking vitamin c tablets but suspect they only really work as prevention rather than cure.  … Continue reading →

My last Coast to Coast training ride was a trip down memory lane to the British Aerospace site I had started working at about 20 years ago.  Whilst I was heading in that direction I thought I’d find a few … Continue reading →

I’m still saddle sore and quads are quite achy too.   I think I’ve suffered for not riding very much for the 10 days before yesterday.  We went away to Centre Parcs for a few days last week and although we hired … Continue reading →

I tried out a new saddle today and it left me sore.  It was larger and more cushioned than the previous one so I assumed it was going to be more comfortable but the inside of my legs rubbed against it … Continue reading →

I popped back to Aldi this evening for a little bit more shopping.  Although I’ve managed without a trip computer on my new bike for a few weeks I succumed to the temptation of a £5 Aldi gizmo and whilst I … Continue reading →

Having ridden past Ewood Park during my previous weekend outting, it set my mind thinking about the next ride which could take in a few other football grounds around Lancashire and Greater Manchester. With my mileage having to increase and me … Continue reading →

I’ve being slowly accumulating the required kit for my C2C ride and took advantage of Aldi’s cycling stuff that went on sale today.  I went a bit mad spending £35 on a very compact pac-a-mac, saddle bag and tool kit, a … Continue reading →