What a week!

Now that was a week that lived upto, if not exceeded, expectation! A photo shoot with Lawrence on Wednesday. Whilst a quick PR style shoot in the glorious sunshine was enjoyable, it was followed by an excellent speech. Lawrence's that is! Saturday's Cycle Slam training ride was brilliant. A well organised day with a great lunch! Started at Mitcham (Halfords store) with approx 70 other riders including Lawrence. The temperature had dropped a bit from the sun induced days we've had this week so back to the winter gear. A 65 mile ride including Box Hill (part of Olympic course) plus a couple of other steeper climbs and a head wind for the final 20 miles. Met some great fellow riders & cycled with 3 of them for most of the day. Coming back into London was harsh: buses, angry traffic and feeling like we caught every red light! I don't miss the big smoke! A very rewarding day & loved it. What's more is that the sponsorship fund is now over £1500 - wow! Think that could mean that I'll be riding all of stage 5 not just the final day. Meaning an additional 300 miles in 3 days! Bit more training needed me thinks but what an incentive knowing how much has been raised. Looking forward to consecutive rides over Easter weekend. Time to ramp it up. Http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/robertnewrick