So next week, probably Tuesday 31st in the morning we’re cycling up to Ashford for the Breakfast Show on KMFM.
I’d say be sure to tune in around 8 am, but of course you’ll all be listening to it anyway with your cornflakes and crumpets. Hopefully this will help raise the profile a bit and help with our sponsorship too!
Soooo, only two weeks. Today. Wow, it’s getting close and I’m feeling a little excited about starting!
It’s been a busy few weeks and it’s just going to get busier for these last two with the date upon us before we know it. Hopefully the early morning training rides will all pay off!
UPPER BODY STRENGTH TRAINING – RUNNING WITH MARROW
Shane Record …
My wife Emma – who has a degree in Sport Science – told me that my training was all very well but that I hadn’t done any upper body strength training. So… on my last run, in my full running gear, after the first 5 miles to Saltwood I noticed on someone’s wall a large marrow with a note that said “Free – please take” So… yes, I picked it up and ran the next four miles with the marrow under my arm (alternating sides every minute or so of course). As I ran along the A20 up to and past Postling, I did wonder whether I might get picked up by the police as I must have looked like an allotment poacher running from the scene of the crime. But hey, thankfully that didn’t happen (although some of the drivers looked a bit perplexed – as did Emma when she picked me up…)
Good news, the Destination Folkestone Final Destination Destination (you know what I mean) has been confirmed for;
The Quarterhouse on Tontine Street, at 3:00pm Saturday 25th September 2010
For those of you who haven’t had the chance to visit The Quarterhouse, Folkestone’s new performing arts and business centre, why not? Pop down to see Jack and the team, enjoy a refreshing drink, and maybe a delicious bar bite or something wonderful from their fresh fish menu. For more details about the venue and what’s on checkout http://www.quarterhouse.co.uk/
Well, what an awesome day on Sunday! Yep, it was all sun and sand for the Folkestone Sandcastle competition, all in aid of The Church Street Project. It was super to see so many people turn out to participate in what has to be the biggest competition yet, including the swimming team from Libya! There were some absolutely fantastic designs so check out the Gallery section for photos from the day, and thanks again to everyone who came along spectator and participator alike. Also, a big thanks to Joe and his friends for their super help with finishing off the Destination Folkestone entry.
So, I went out for my first ride (well first for a few weeks, not ever, you know what I mean, since the ‘Day of the Dog’ which ended up with me breaking my shoulder blade.) yesterday and you know what? It wasn’t too bad. A little nervous as wasn’t sure how the bike would handle, but Simon at The Hub bike shop in Sandgate kindly gave it a good looking over and made sure that it was all mechanically sound, so that helped loads. Thanks Simon! And apart from some evil looking dogs just longing to jump under my front wheel again, all went pretty well! Of course my lovely wife Ruth (who just LOVES cycling!) came along with me just in case I fell off again (thanks petal) and I’ve added some photos to the gallery so check them out.
So all good, and on with the training!
Well finally, the site’s on-line and wow, what an eventful last few weeks! Bikes, babies, small dogs and broken bones, yep it’s been crazy. Our super dooper bikes have been given some working out, Shane’s gorgeous little girl was born, and Gregg managed to come off his bike and break his shoulder blade. So with all this going on, the ride had to be moved back till September, but fear not loyal supporter, the ride is still on and is now scheduled for the following dates;
Wednesday September 8th to Saturday September 25th
More details to follow about the finishing do and all the like, so keep checking back, and as always, bike on!
Hey hey! Check out the new rides, and a huge thanks to all involved for helping us get these super bikes!
In September 2010 we will be cycling from John O’Groats to Folkestone to raise money for The Church Street Project, a registered charity based in Folkestone and providers of Creative Therapy and Therapeutic Counselling to young people in Shepway. Shane willl be producing artwork along the way to be auctioned off for the charity on our return.
We will be setting off from John O’Groats on Wednesday September 8th and hope to reach Folkestone’s sunny shores on Saturday September 25th. If you would like to come to the arrival party and auction please email me for an invitation.