Brighton or bust

Some unfortunate news regarding Tomasz's charity bike ride to Brighton. He had tackled the dreaded Ditchling Beacon, was descending into Brighton just three miles from the end-- and disaster struck. He came off his bike, but mercifully lived to tell the tale. The Schaf tweeted:

Nearly crashed into car with couple feet to spare. Two flat tyres and a dodgy back wheel later.Phew. Only few cuts... was aiming for 3h25min. For the record,not put off by cycling!No pain no game ;). Got to laugh.Just glad a couple of plastic cones saved...dont ask how, they just did

I'm reliably informed that he escaped with 'just' bruises and cuts, thankfully avoided being pancaked by a car. Oh well, there's always next year Tomasz, chin up and don't pick at the scabs on it. Recover soon [thumbs up]

Beating the beastly Ditchling Beacon

Moje najszczersze gratulacje to Tomasz for completing the London-Brighton bike-ride in three hours and 13 minutes.To give you a rough idea, that's about 51 miles-- roughly 16pmh average-- very good going! Especially as he did it half-an-hour quicker than last year, well worthy of a gold medal I say.

I reckon Tomasz must have left the rest of his team trailing! I know if were with Tomasz, I wouldn't be able to last the distance. I opted to tour Gwynedd and Conwy yesterday instead (ending up in West Yorkshire and the Wetherby Whaler, don't ask!)

The chairty (sorry "charidee") in question was the British Heart Foundation... I may need their assistance, after seeing the following picture-- click on it for the full effect. No wonder he got there so fast, check out those pistons!



I bet he has no trouble with being saddle-sore, he looks well padded. As good training for London-to-Paris of course...