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It's back, I'm back... For yet another South Downs challenge. This will be my third year attempting the ride. The past two have had their own set of problems. Back in 2007 I couldn't compete because of my heart condition was giving me problems. 2008 bought pain, suffering because someone didn't train enough... ! doh! Finally 2009 was good, I made it - Just about. Crashed on the hill down into Queen Elizabeth park.. Ouch! The bike was smashed - crank smashed, Me smashed... Never mind. This Year I have a new bike, a new drive to get this done faster and more efficient. I mean no crashes. I'm soo looking forward to it. It's one of the best weekends in the year. My beautiful wife becomes my roady... A real team effort. Partners in crime will not go a miss. If you fancy it come on, sign up... It's a great place and a great ride. Plus you get the added bonus of raising money for the (IMHO) number one charity in the uk. Back to the blurb.... Come On! Sponsor...

I sent my offer for a business on Sunday night. It was accepted today. Cafe Piazza in a new build are of Reading. An up and coming community centered Coffee and Sandwich shop. Over the next few weeks I will get the legals signed off and things put together. This place has potential to build and become great. I'm thinking of a charity to support and going fair trade. Plans, plans, plans - now I'll be in a position of more knowledge to help out with the internet cafe project in Thatcham. Defining moments are like intersections in our lives - they give us an opportunity to turn, change direction, and seek a new destination. They present options and opportunities. In these moments, we must choose. And the choice we make will define us! " (UCB Word for today 22nd Feb 2010)

I made it. (430 miles from home) Scotland is a very beautiful place. Hills and Mountains with snow on top. Ace. I'm in the premier lodge over looking some water. It's connected to the sea, not sure which sea though! :-) probably the North Sea. I'm looking forward to seeing a bit of Edinburgh. Work tonight at 12:00. Get that over and done with as quick as me thinks... Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device

And then there be men is skirts. I'm in Scotland! KFC has smaller portions... What the !?! :-) 88 miles to go.. Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device

Ten miles past Blackpool turning. The Lake and it's raining ;-) Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device

I'm going past Wolverhampton. Ay iy, gooin to Scotland. Heading for Edinburgh.

Here I am once again going to the island to look for business opportunities. Not too sure it's right for the plan but what the heck. Give it a go with nothing to lose. I may check in later. Just killing boring ferry time. I was asked if I could prove finance today. Would cash do? ;-) Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device

Trek 8000 First hardtail I've owned. What a bike! Weighs 21Lb and absolutley flies. Up hills is so much easier than the Giant, not too sure about the light weight inner tubes though, punctured at 3 miles. Happy Days... South Downs here we come... :-)