I'm a right cycle path...

Nearly 2 weeks into this year and so far I've managed to accomplish quite a lot; or well, it feels like a lot.

I know it's only 2 weeks... but so far ive stuck to my resolutions. Last weekend I joined the gym with my bestest bud, Jeremy, with every intention of working hard and so far it's seemed to have worked. There's a big reason for this change in my habits as I managed to get myself into a little bit of a sticky situation, but now trying to make the most of it...

Back last Summer I was invited to The Lord Mayor's Ladies Day at Kent County Cricket club. I was ridiculously excited to attend and had to dress up in my glad rags in the sunshine. (me + cricket = happiness at the best of times). It's a rare occasion I properly dress up, so I made the most of it.

Suffice to say, as the day went on we all had a few shandies whilst networking and enjoying the company of the Council's guests. In the latter part of the afternoon I ended up sitting next to the Chief Executive of the Council, Colin Carmichael and also the deputy, Velia Coffey. I'd had a few conversations with them in the past about cycling, as both have done tons for charity by doing crazy bike rides. I'd informed them that over the Summer I'd developed a taste for cycling.... although my craziness was limited to Minnis Bay or Whitstable with normally a pint stop in between. I then of course, with a little stupid Dutch courage told them how I love challenges. Which to be fair is the truth, but perhaps not what I had in mind when they then invited me to do the Lady Mayoress's charity bike ride the following Summer. "Of course!!" I responded. Thinking yes, this would be awesome. That, and well, how could I refuse the Chief and Deputy execs?!

Following on from that day, I received an email back in November to officially sign up. I couldn't really say no after having the cajonies to say yes beforehand. I then realise its a bike ride to Reims in France.. Over 3 days. Eek! Anyone who's reading this now, and thinking to themselves that the distance is simple.. Pease leave!! ;) For a person like me and my medical history, it's asking a lot. But who doesn't love a good challenge?

So this week at the gym, as well as completing other cardio, heart attack causing exercises; I've cycled about 70k. I've also bought a pretty road bike, which should arrive just in time for the snow fall. I've also had the dawning realisation that I desperately need to invest in some decent cycling shorts (ouch!). I'm not going to even try and describe the saddle sore at this exact moment in time, otherwise this blog would become R rated.

I'm facing the challenge at hand straight on. Half the reason I've written this blog is because it means I then cannot back out. It's now on record and in the public domain. Wish me luck!

Oh and PS, Jeremy dared me to write about how awesome he is. So there, Jeremy. You're mentioned and it's done.

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