It is less than one week until we embark on the 100
kilometre Nightrider challenge through the streets of London!
Our event numbers
We did, however manage a 77 kilometre ride on Bank Holiday
Monday through the sunny back roads of Kent from Gillingham to Broad Oak via
Herne Bay. It was a lovely ride, and one I am sure we’ll do again, however it
has put the fear into me. I now understand what the phase “feel the burn”
actually means! After approximately 40km every incline we hit the muscles in my
legs would burn and sting. It is far from a pleasant feeling, however a
mid-climb rest stop for a few seconds would reduce the pain enabling me to
continue the slog to the summit before the burn would overpower once again.
On Thursday we went on a planned visit to London and decided
to take a look at our starting point – Alexandra Palace. On the night if I have
not already been finished off by the previous six hour cycle ride, the last
kilometre or so will certainly do just that!
I always knew Alexandra Palace and Crystal Palace, one of
the other landmarks we pass, are on the top of long, steep hills, however I was
unprepared for reality. I think blissful ignorance would have been the best
thing for me as it has contributed to feeling completely out of my depth.
The London skyline from Alexandra Palace
I know I’ll get round the course, there is no question of
that, but it is going to be a lot tougher than I originally anticipated.
We are putting ourselves through this pain and sleep deprivation
to raise money for WaterAid, a charity which brings clean water, sanitation and
hygiene education to those not as fortunate as ourselves to have taps and
toilets in their homes.
I would like to thank all those who have sponsored us so
far. If you would like to sponsor us, just click here.
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