Donation page now Live!

I've just set up an on-line donation page that pays Cancer Research UK directly. I thought it would make things allot easier for everyone who wishes to sponsor me on the epic 270 mile cycle marathon. Training is going well I'm getting much fitter now, my average speed is up, my weight is down to 14.12 stone (from 16.3) and I've clocked over 400 miles so far. I'm aiming to do 100miles a week now as time is short until the big ride, just a month left. We want to do a group day ride before we go as a dry run with fully ladened bikes (tents, sleeping bags, cloths etc.) I'm sure it's going to be allot tougher going once we are weighed down with kit.

http://www.justgiving.com/stuntdove

Thank you for giving, we may all benifit from what CRUK are doing one day.

Big News!

It's offical, Debbie and I are getting married on the 22nd of August 2008!!! We've booked a venue St Pauls in Letchworth. On monday we went round to the Vicor's house to fill in some forms and have a chat. Just need to sort out 'calling of the bands' (don't ask) because I don't live in the parish of St Pauls. We've also booked the reception at Fanhams Hall in Ware. Sorry in advance if you don't get invited to the reception. It's not because we didn't want to envite everyone but we only have limited places. Good news is all (that know us) are invited to the wedding at St Pauls so please come along and give your support. We'll post the times when it's been given.

Charlie's Aunt

Had a great time on Saturday. Debbie and I went with her dad and his friend to see “Charlie’s Aunt” with Stephen Tomkinson at the Milton Keynes Theatre. I feel confident in recommending this production of an old classic, very funny and Tomkinson plays a hilarious 'Monty Python' style man/women. It was a really nice day out and lovely weather too but best of all we had pizza!!!

stuntdove.com

Ok it's up! some refining will be done asap but the gist of it is there. What am I talking about? Well myself and Adam who is also going on our A5 cycle ride have been working on an adventure website designed to provide a light hearted record of our exploits past, present and future and to help and encourage others who wish to follow in our footsteps. I hope you'll all be checking to see what we're up to next. I've put a link on the right hand of my blog but you can also click here: www.stuntdove.com

St Elmo's Fire

My mate Dan (bass player) is in a band called St Elmo's Fire. Me and Debbie went to see them a while back and they rocked. Here is a live video of them in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iej8Mdrju94&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Emyspace%2Ecom%2Fstelmos It makes me want me to start playing agian!

Cycle update

The cycling has been going well. At the weekend I went to Kimpton and back 20miles, and today was my first consecutive commute to work (Royston 18miles each way) and although my legs felt it on the hills, it went ok. I've managed to clock up 189miles so far despite a virus that put me out for two weeks. I've also gone from 16.3stone to 15.8 already. I plan to do a longer ride over Easter, probably to St Albans and back which is a 36mile round trip. Sponsorship is going ok too. I've handed out some extra forms to friends and family and my form at work has got up to £113. Please keep the money coming in!

Ride2Work!

Buy tax free bikes and cycle to work with the Ride2Work programme! Did you know that a Government scheme exists that can save you around 50% off the price of a new bike? It's called the Green Transport Plan, and it aims to make cycling more attractive and more accessible by taking advantage of some unique tax incentives. Many Cycle shops have developed the Ride2Work programme to help you take advantage of the benefits of the Green Transport Plan. This allows you to buy bikes via your employer at a massive discount!
http://www.evanscycles.com/ride2work.jsp;jsessionid=51BE56E7AA374672C5F3A689271862C8.tomcat2

I love it when a plan comes together!

Greg and I finally managed to get his fence finished on Saturday. He has kindly agreed to help me finish off my kitchen so hopefully it'll go better than the last time he helped as I drilled straight through a water pipe and haven't done much in the kitchen since repairing it.