Have a Good Weekend.... See Ya Three Months..

Thank God It's Friday.

Having been planning this journey now for what seems ant eternity this is now the final Friday that i will be working. 

In one sense i feel a little apprehensive as to what i am about to embark on and in another im feeling an overwhelming sense of freedom!!!!

The final additions to both bikes have been made, the dummy runs with full luggage have been done, the selecting of garments and accessories that we will be needing, first aid kits, tablets, puncture repair kits.....the list is endless yet it has all been fantastic fun.....and the journey hasn't even started as yet.

We will both miss our girls very very much, but know they support us fully.We love you girls.. 

No more obstacles, lets just pedal.. Lets see how far we get. Italy here we come. !!!!!!!

Crash course in Camden

Customer service is alive and kicking at Evan cycles Camden, from where  Jason purchased his Dawes Galaxy bike from store manager Barry Godin. Dealing with two complete novices must of tested Barry's patience and our constant verbal bickering at each other did not make Barry's job any easier. Barry explained the features and benefits of each bike and presented them in a fashion that made the buying process very simple.
After much verbal banter Jason is now ready to roll with his Dawes Galaxy complete with all the kit needed for three months on the road.
But the customer service did not end there. Barry personally gave myself and Jason a crash course in bicycle repair and maintenance. Passing on his clear knowledge and experience with us long after the stores closing time.

I highly recommend Evans Cycle Store in Camden Town, they have really helped us in our preparation for our long journey ahead.

One Weeks To Go

There is less than one week to go before I start my cycle journey around North West Europe and to say I am excited is an understatement. 

What started off as a dream is now a reality. The months of planning will soon end and all that is left is the doing. No more "if only".

Adventure is calling....

   

  

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Jason's new bike

One Becomes Two

I am happy to announce that one has now become two. Joining me on this adventure is Jason.

Jason enjoys keeping fit, is looking forward to this adventure and challenge of riding around Europe on a bike.
On a personal note I am really happy that Jason is coming along on which I am sure will be a trip of a lifetime. More about Jason and his bike later...  

40 Kilos and counting.

Do I Really Need That?

With less than three weeks to go before I set off, I thought it would be a good idea to see what is what. So this weekend I took out everything I have got so far and put it out on the floor. 

At first glance it didn't look that much but when I started putting it into the panniers I soon found out that this small amount of equipment weighs a lot. The Tent is not there nor is a medical kit, wash bag for my personal hygiene and a bike repair kit. I've not even added water or food. 

The total weight of the bike and the kit you see in the picture comes in at 6 stone, that's about 38 kilos. Although there is more to add I don't want to go over 40 kilos. So I need to lose some bits. So the question I ask myself is.... Do I really Need That.