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Date: 16th September 2010
Congratulations
Congratulations Craig, we are so proud of you what an amazing effort. Hope you can put your feet up and relax for a bit. Speak to you soon. :) xx
From Blog: 9 hours and 135 miles later...
Congratulations
Congratulations Craig, we are so proud of you what an amazing effort. Hope you can put your feet up and relax for a bit. Speak to you soon. :) xx
From Blog: 9 hours and 135 miles later...
Date: 16th September 2010
come on - just a day to go
keep going dude - well done on getting this far - one last push and you will be there. Will have a cold beer waiting for you mate!
From Blog: One day to go, still 130 miles, early start tomorrow...
come on - just a day to go
keep going dude - well done on getting this far - one last push and you will be there. Will have a cold beer waiting for you mate!
From Blog: One day to go, still 130 miles, early start tomorrow...
Date: 15th September 2010
I'd forgotten those things existed...
You just reminded me I'm on holiday :). Cheers!
From Blog: At least I'm in the right country now. Ja!
I'd forgotten those things existed...
You just reminded me I'm on holiday :). Cheers!
From Blog: At least I'm in the right country now. Ja!
Date: 15th September 2010
Reviews & Budgets
You'll be glad to know that while you're slogging up the mountains, everyone here is busy with reviews, budgets etc... Enjoy!
From Blog: At least I'm in the right country now. Ja!
Reviews & Budgets
You'll be glad to know that while you're slogging up the mountains, everyone here is busy with reviews, budgets etc... Enjoy!
From Blog: At least I'm in the right country now. Ja!
Date: 13th September 2010
mate, this is where all the hours of training in the gym come into play. Ipod on, The Pretender on constant repeat and get up to the top of the mountain. Failing that I am sure you can find a lovely pub and sit out the inclement weather. Best of luck sir and see you when you get back.
From Blog: Trapped in the Dolomites and a long way behind schedule
mate, this is where all the hours of training in the gym come into play. Ipod on, The Pretender on constant repeat and get up to the top of the mountain. Failing that I am sure you can find a lovely pub and sit out the inclement weather. Best of luck sir and see you when you get back.
From Blog: Trapped in the Dolomites and a long way behind schedule
Date: 13th September 2010
Tough ask...
Stelvio and Gavia would be an extremely tough ask if you were fighting fit, had no pack, were fresh and rested for several days - oh and were a few years younger... You are doing well though... once over the Stelvio then it's plain sailing from there - almost. To be more precise, nce you're at the bottom of the other side then it's plain sailing - almost. Good luck and God's speed matey and I have to say there are lots of people reading your blogs daily here in the office. Quite the topic of conversation...
From Blog: Trapped in the Dolomites and a long way behind schedule
Tough ask...
Stelvio and Gavia would be an extremely tough ask if you were fighting fit, had no pack, were fresh and rested for several days - oh and were a few years younger... You are doing well though... once over the Stelvio then it's plain sailing from there - almost. To be more precise, nce you're at the bottom of the other side then it's plain sailing - almost. Good luck and God's speed matey and I have to say there are lots of people reading your blogs daily here in the office. Quite the topic of conversation...
From Blog: Trapped in the Dolomites and a long way behind schedule
Date: 13th September 2010
Failure, the new success
Thanks Dad, however I'm not giving up just yet. I have two days in Austria that were only meant to be 90 miles long, so even with a shortened day today it's still doable. It's really just a matter of getting over this mountain at some point (earlier the better) today, then riding as far as I can into the sunset. A support team would be handy right about now though :)
From Blog: Trapped in the Dolomites and a long way behind schedule
Failure, the new success
Thanks Dad, however I'm not giving up just yet. I have two days in Austria that were only meant to be 90 miles long, so even with a shortened day today it's still doable. It's really just a matter of getting over this mountain at some point (earlier the better) today, then riding as far as I can into the sunset. A support team would be handy right about now though :)
From Blog: Trapped in the Dolomites and a long way behind schedule
Date: 12th September 2010
Forza Craig
Just catching up on your blogs Saddo. Doing well and love the pics. Heading to Croatia in two days. Call me if you end up near there. Enjoy Italy! Or divertiti Italia (or somesuch)...
From Blog: Gavia and Stelvio, could I feel any less up for this?
Forza Craig
Just catching up on your blogs Saddo. Doing well and love the pics. Heading to Croatia in two days. Call me if you end up near there. Enjoy Italy! Or divertiti Italia (or somesuch)...
From Blog: Gavia and Stelvio, could I feel any less up for this?
Date: 11th September 2010
You need some aeroguard. Congratulations on reaching your target of GBP1500 We are very proud of you 6 days to go
From Blog: iPad for sale in Pavia - internet capabilities questionable
You need some aeroguard. Congratulations on reaching your target of GBP1500 We are very proud of you 6 days to go
From Blog: iPad for sale in Pavia - internet capabilities questionable
Date: 10th September 2010
we are impressed
We are impressed - first the col du Tourmalet and now the colle della maddalena (col de Larche)- We have done the colle della maddalena twice but by car. Cheers
From Blog: Sono arrivato in Cuneo
we are impressed
We are impressed - first the col du Tourmalet and now the colle della maddalena (col de Larche)- We have done the colle della maddalena twice but by car. Cheers
From Blog: Sono arrivato in Cuneo
Date: 10th September 2010
Are you there?
Exactly how exposed was this climb, considering you haven't posted in 3 days? Or is it the kind of 'exposed' that I got in trouble for on Clapham Common? Keep on cycling dude, if only so I can read more blog posts about ferrets (cover it in chutney next time)!
From Blog: J'ai le chance
Are you there?
Exactly how exposed was this climb, considering you haven't posted in 3 days? Or is it the kind of 'exposed' that I got in trouble for on Clapham Common? Keep on cycling dude, if only so I can read more blog posts about ferrets (cover it in chutney next time)!
From Blog: J'ai le chance
Date: 10th September 2010
Hyatt, you are obsessed with Contador
From Blog: Lourdes - decision time...
Hyatt, you are obsessed with Contador
From Blog: Lourdes - decision time...
Date: 10th September 2010
You are mental
Why didn't you stop and use the bouncy castle?
From Blog: Hot and bothered in Bayonne
You are mental
Why didn't you stop and use the bouncy castle?
From Blog: Hot and bothered in Bayonne
Date: 9th September 2010
Lunch in Arreau and the start ofthe persourde
Craig, Well done for making over it the persourde and into Spain after doing what was really stage 17 of the Tour de France this year with all the main climbs included. I enjoyed your company at lunch... i rode the Tourmalet the following day and it was really tough. Glenn
From Blog: Don't know if I'd fancy ever doing this again
Lunch in Arreau and the start ofthe persourde
Craig, Well done for making over it the persourde and into Spain after doing what was really stage 17 of the Tour de France this year with all the main climbs included. I enjoyed your company at lunch... i rode the Tourmalet the following day and it was really tough. Glenn
From Blog: Don't know if I'd fancy ever doing this again
Date: 8th September 2010
Ventoux
Good luck with Ventoux - I hope you beat it into submission!
From Blog: J'ai le chance
Ventoux
Good luck with Ventoux - I hope you beat it into submission!
From Blog: J'ai le chance
Date: 7th September 2010
Keep Going Mate!
If it's any solace I truly hate Monday's too - especially as they seem to be getting darker and darker in the mornings - I think I have seasonal affectiveness disorder! Your blogs are the little respite I have each day before plunging headfirst into what the day has in store. Keep going mate - you will be out of France before you know it!
From Blog: I don't like Mondays
Keep Going Mate!
If it's any solace I truly hate Monday's too - especially as they seem to be getting darker and darker in the mornings - I think I have seasonal affectiveness disorder! Your blogs are the little respite I have each day before plunging headfirst into what the day has in store. Keep going mate - you will be out of France before you know it!
From Blog: I don't like Mondays
Date: 7th September 2010
Awesome
Even if I get struck by lightning today, I'll still have a smile on my face after reading that Cheers!
From Blog: I don't like Mondays
Awesome
Even if I get struck by lightning today, I'll still have a smile on my face after reading that Cheers!
From Blog: I don't like Mondays
Date: 7th September 2010
Probably bad physio advice
Hi mate, Sorry about the Toumalet! Sounds like it beat you up a bit but well worth it when its all done! The cross winds sound horrible but the cheery German girl after a bad day on the bike sounds much worse! On the hand front, I had a similar sensation for about 10 days when I get back from Paris ride. It ran from my left forefinger down to my palm and I was quite worried about it both on the ride and off it. However, when I got back I spoke my sisteer (doctor) and a couple of other people and they assured me it is just a trapped nerve and will heal only with time. I was advised to keep the finger moving (not that hard as it is on my hand) and not to worry about it. If its the same thing I'm afraid it will probbaly stay with you for the rest of the ride but it should be do you any harm. (disclaimer: I take no responsiblity for the sudden loss of your hand). Anyway, your through the worst of the ride for sure now (ignore the bad weather). You've done a great job so just keep going, unbelieveable what you've achieved so far so just keep that in mind and keep the wheels turning. In the mean time to keep you going, see this quote from Michael Barry author of Le Metier and long time domestique in numeours tour de france: “In my teens, I found the point where suffering on the bike became pleasure. Pushing myself to physical and mental extremes I arrived home elated. To find the sublime there is a balance where elements of pain and passion become equal: on a bike, pedalling in the environment, a human being can find divinity.” Keep going!
From Blog: I don't like Mondays
Probably bad physio advice
Hi mate, Sorry about the Toumalet! Sounds like it beat you up a bit but well worth it when its all done! The cross winds sound horrible but the cheery German girl after a bad day on the bike sounds much worse! On the hand front, I had a similar sensation for about 10 days when I get back from Paris ride. It ran from my left forefinger down to my palm and I was quite worried about it both on the ride and off it. However, when I got back I spoke my sisteer (doctor) and a couple of other people and they assured me it is just a trapped nerve and will heal only with time. I was advised to keep the finger moving (not that hard as it is on my hand) and not to worry about it. If its the same thing I'm afraid it will probbaly stay with you for the rest of the ride but it should be do you any harm. (disclaimer: I take no responsiblity for the sudden loss of your hand). Anyway, your through the worst of the ride for sure now (ignore the bad weather). You've done a great job so just keep going, unbelieveable what you've achieved so far so just keep that in mind and keep the wheels turning. In the mean time to keep you going, see this quote from Michael Barry author of Le Metier and long time domestique in numeours tour de france: “In my teens, I found the point where suffering on the bike became pleasure. Pushing myself to physical and mental extremes I arrived home elated. To find the sublime there is a balance where elements of pain and passion become equal: on a bike, pedalling in the environment, a human being can find divinity.” Keep going!
From Blog: I don't like Mondays
Date: 6th September 2010
Craig you are an absolute mental person, i am so so impressed at how well you're doing. just looking at your pictures and reading your blog makes me exhausted, keep going and WELL DONE!! xxx ps. i am jealous of your ferret experience
From Blog: Day 10 - back in France
Craig you are an absolute mental person, i am so so impressed at how well you're doing. just looking at your pictures and reading your blog makes me exhausted, keep going and WELL DONE!! xxx ps. i am jealous of your ferret experience
From Blog: Day 10 - back in France
Date: 6th September 2010
A word of encouragement
Keep going Craig - I thought I had already sent you a message willing you on, but it seems you did not recieve it! Keep your updates coming - Oli is loving tracking you!
From Blog: Don't know if I'd fancy ever doing this again
A word of encouragement
Keep going Craig - I thought I had already sent you a message willing you on, but it seems you did not recieve it! Keep your updates coming - Oli is loving tracking you!
From Blog: Don't know if I'd fancy ever doing this again
Date: 6th September 2010
I totally don't feel sorry for you!
Hi Craig, guess who! Hope you're having lots of achey fun and don't have to use your cream too much. Everyone is doing good and there's a tube strike tomorrow! We have complete faith in you and know that you're going to do great going up all the hills etc, have fune!xx
From Blog: Day 10 - back in France
I totally don't feel sorry for you!
Hi Craig, guess who! Hope you're having lots of achey fun and don't have to use your cream too much. Everyone is doing good and there's a tube strike tomorrow! We have complete faith in you and know that you're going to do great going up all the hills etc, have fune!xx
From Blog: Day 10 - back in France
Date: 2nd September 2010
Take the Col du Tourmalet!
Easy to say from the sofa, but take the col du tourmalet! You cna just pretend you've got contador on your shoulder the whole way up and you'll be up in a flash. Great job so far mate - really enjoying your updates. Lots of love for the Saddo (no pun intended) over here in Bangalore.
From Blog: Lourdes - decision time...
Take the Col du Tourmalet!
Easy to say from the sofa, but take the col du tourmalet! You cna just pretend you've got contador on your shoulder the whole way up and you'll be up in a flash. Great job so far mate - really enjoying your updates. Lots of love for the Saddo (no pun intended) over here in Bangalore.
From Blog: Lourdes - decision time...
Date: 1st September 2010
Thanks :)
As I've just started my French course, I'm appreciating these new words you're relating! Ralentisseur is definitely one I intend to remember, hehe.
From Blog: Angers to La Rochelle/Rochefort
Thanks :)
As I've just started my French course, I'm appreciating these new words you're relating! Ralentisseur is definitely one I intend to remember, hehe.
From Blog: Angers to La Rochelle/Rochefort
Date: 31st August 2010
Go Craig
I'll have a pie ready on you return!
From Blog: Angers to La Rochelle/Rochefort
Go Craig
I'll have a pie ready on you return!
From Blog: Angers to La Rochelle/Rochefort
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Don't stop, keep pedalling... :-)
Well done Craig! You've made me feel envious, glad I'm not doing it, lazy and unfit all at the same time. Look forward to hearing all the gory details when you're back in the office. Enjoy putting the calories back on.
From Blog: 9 hours and 135 miles later...