The trip home on the Eurostar marked the end of an adventure, and with it some melancholy and reflection. Common experiences shared. Fantastic people met. Times of joy. Times of physical pain. Training rides in the wind and the rain. So much preparation and planning, and now the end. Epilogue I don’t know how much our Read more about London to Paris 2015 – Epilogue[…]

The alarm went off uncharacteristically at, err, 6am! We surveyed the bomb-site that was our room, before going through the early morning ritual that was an examination of our tired and sore bodies. Day 4: Compiegne to Paris The hotel had put on a spectacular spread of bacon, sausages, hash browns and mushrooms, with a Read more about London to Paris 2015 – Day 4[…]

Just for a change, the day started with a 6am alarm call. A glance outside showed a day that promised both rain and wind in biblical quantities. Day 3: Arras to Compiegne As we gathered outside, sustained for the day’s riding by a hearty feast of cheese and bread, we were briefed that 10 miles Read more about London to Paris 2015 – Day 3[…]

As the 6am alarm called us from deep and restful sleep, we remembered that another day in the saddle was ahead of us. Day 2: Calais to Arras I opened the curtains of our 2nd story room. The morning sun and lack of obvious wind was a welcome relief, however Coquelle remained only modestly successful Read more about London to Paris 2015 – Day 2[…]

This is my account of cycling from London to Paris in 2015, raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, including angry farmers, meeting characters from Black Adder, and the final adrenalin fuelled dash through Paris to the Eiffel Tower. London to Paris 2015 The reason for taking part in the London to Paris ride was motivated Read more about London to Paris 2015[…]