Day T-1. The bike boxes

Phil and I have a series of epic journeys across south London in order to pick up bike boxes from Apex cycles. I bring my skateboard along as a makeshift trolley which makes life a little easier, but not with the amount of ill considered street signs and road side cafe tables!
We aim to walk to Clapham junction but end up at Queenstown Road. We are both glad Ali is coming with her more superior map reading skills.
Then back to Clapham for the bikes. Home again to pack. With some difficulty our massive tank like tourers are squeezed into whippet racing bike boxes, involving much disassembling. Bed at 0350.

Aussie, aussie, aussies!!!!

For all those Aussies out there who would like to donate to the Starlight Children's Foundation Australia, visit northcapetosicily@everydayheroes.com.au I don't know how to make it come up as a special link so this will just have to do! :D
Thanks so much to Rose and Kaye for their wonderful efforts so far!!!

legends of the saddle

josie dew   http://www.josiedew.co.uk/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml6KT5MArC8

graham obree   http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/cyclists/british/graeme-obree/

hate camping? this will change your life.....

http://www.cascadedesigns.com/therm-a-rest/mattresses/fast-and-light/prolite/product

average day's cycling at work last week!

morning looks like this....

and for after lunch....

35 mile day needs a biiiiig sandwich for dinner!

the bare essentials - a lightweight kit list

Padded Lycra Cycling Shorts x 2
Coolmax Cycling Jersey x 2
Coolmax cycling vest x 1
Armwarmers x 1
Featherlite windproof packable jacket x 1
Waterproof jacket x 1
Waterproof overtrousers x 1
Microfleece jacket x 1
Thermal long sleeve top x 1
Thermal leggings x 1
Regular leggings x 1
Nice shorts x 1
Nice dress x 1
Charity t shirt x 1
Vest Top x 1
Cycling shoes x 1
flip flops x 1
Bikini x 1

Thermarest Self inflating sleeping mat x 1 (500g)
Ultralite Down Sleeping Bag x 1 (800g)
Microfibre travel towel x 1
Apex 3 man tent x 1 (2.9kg)

toothbrush

bike

bank holiday rides! london to brighton

The potential steed has turned into a definite steed- for Alice and I at least... Picking them up on Saturday! Purchased at Apex cycles in Clapham- lovely job.

Alice is getting white bar tape on hers!

a steed we are considering......

http://www.ridgeback.co.uk/index.php?seriesID=41&show_bike=TRUE

flights booked!

three humans and three bicycles
flying sas airlines
heathrow to alta (arctic circle, norway)
on july 21st!