About Us

At Easter 2009, Kev's beloved Carla passed away. On 1st June 2010 Kev Bellion, Steve Warner and Lee Connolly will attempt to cycle approx 1000 miles from Lands End to John O'Groats in just 11 days. The ride is dedicated to Carla's memory. The lads will try and raise as much money as possible for The Liverpool Womens Palliative Care Unit. To DONATE CLICK THE DONATE BUTTON

Sunday 18 April 2010

Swift Flat Ride (very flat for 4)




What a cracker, Lee fell off his bike. I (Steve) reckon that the driver was totally distracted by his iffy looking legs. (get them shaved mate). Hence he was clipped and went down. How's the bike Lee?
No seriously, I do hope you are okay.
We (Kev and I) went out with the clubs 'B' ride. There's nothing B about it at the moment as we were absolutely flying when we were not stopping for the four members, yes four, who punctured. It was a flat route with the intention of bumping up the average speed. That we did and I clocked pushing for 19mph average, then on the warm down to home it was about 18.3 average. We will get the end to end done in 7 days a that sort of pace. Unfortunately, our route is far from flat. It was great to get out without oversocks and lots of layers today, although leg warmers were kept on as the sun refused to come out. There were over 20 in the group and although we lost a few, I counted about 20 on the run home (see pic). Not a bad week with a few shorter rides logged too. Tuesday is the clubs first Chain Gang and more of the high intensity stuff. Looking forward to it already.
p.s. Lee, and Kev for that matter, get the legs sorted out. I don't want showing up come June 1st.
Pics show me, trying to look the part. Annette puncturing (background) and the group putting the hammer down yet again.

First proper sunny ride in shorts....surely I wouldn't fall off..


How wrong was I (Lee). I was knocked off really , but I escaped with minor cuts and a bruised knee, at least it was the good knee and not the bad one, thank the Lord for small mercies...and for the car behind breaking in time to avoid my strewn body and bike......this is the first time I've had that feeling when you are falling from a bike with your feet locked into the pedals. Very scary. I was trying to sneak through the traffic on the inside because the cars were at a very slow, traffic jam style, pace. But as I was passing one particular car it got too close to the kerb and so bumped me slightly. My balance left me and I feel behind the car and in front of the oncoming one, which thankfully braked.
Anyway I got up and dusted myself down and did the....get back on the bike straight away thing......and did just shy of 50 miles. Hope you guys got out on such a lovely day. Happy days.