Hello from Guernsey

[Anyon]

Hi all,

I'm from Guernsey in the Channel Islands, and have joined the pedalling fraternity again after a spell on motorbikes. I bought a Specialized Sectuer around 3-4 years ago in the hope of getting out and losing a little (a lot) of weight but always managed to find a way of having something better to do.

Being an Avid Motocrosser i bought a White 801 in order to get out on coastal paths and that i managed to stick to over the summer.

My Girlfriend and i have been thinking about doing a Charity ride for a local Hospice and have planned a route in France for the trip. Basically St Malo to Le Mans, and back in a loop over 8 legs. I am now attending the gym and actually making the effort to get out on the bike now, so by the time the trip in August is here, ill be ready. Now i have found this site, i'll be reading a few of the threads in order to pick up tips to make cycling a little better.

Cheers
Anyon

 

[Bryony]

 

[Cycleops]

Hello and welcome. Great of you to make the effort. Just take it step by step and you will soon be losing that extra weight and feeling better.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Hi and Anyon.

Good luck with the training and the trip. Keep us posted with how you're getting on.

There are lots of helpful people on here if you need to ask questions.

 

[welsh dragon]

Hi. Welcome from powys.

 

[Octet]

Hi all,

I'm from Guernsey in the Channel Islands, and have joined the pedalling fraternity again after a spell on motorbikes. I bought a Specialized Sectuer around 3-4 years ago in the hope of getting out and losing a little (a lot) of weight but always managed to find a way of having something better to do.

Being an Avid Motocrosser i bought a White 801 in order to get out on coastal paths and that i managed to stick to over the summer.

My Girlfriend and i have been thinking about doing a Charity ride for a local Hospice and have planned a route in France for the trip. Basically St Malo to Le Mans, and back in a loop over 8 legs. I am now attending the gym and actually making the effort to get out on the bike now, so by the time the trip in August is here, ill be ready. Now i have found this site, i'll be reading a few of the threads in order to pick up tips to make cycling a little better.

Cheers
Anyon

Ah! A fellow donkey (for those who don't know, Guernsey people are referred to as Donkeys), how are you doing? Welcome to the forums!



Good luck and I hope you raise lots of money!

 

[ScotiaLass]

from Scotland.

 

[Dark46]

Hi and welcome to the forum

 

[Pat "5mph"]

and good luck with your challenges, the coming milder weather will make it easier for you to get out on the bike.

 

[Archie_tect]

How long would it take to cycle round Guernsey Anyon... that would be an achievement!

 

[Octet]

How long would it take to cycle round Guernsey Anyon... that would be an achievement!

It is about 30 miles. There is a yearly charity event called the Rock to Rocque which does it, which is organised by Les Bourgs Hospice.

 

[i hate hills]

Welcome on board

 

[Anyon]

How long would it take to cycle round Guernsey Anyon... that would be an achievement!

Never done it as a fastest time, but it can be easily done in a 2-3 hours at a leisurely pace.

Octet - We're already registered for the Rocque 2 Rock as part of the training and also raising money for Les Bourgs.

 

[medavidcook]

Hello and welcome to cyclechat

 

[Diggs]

Ah! A fellow donkey (for those who don't know, Guernsey people are referred to as Donkeys), how are you doing?

Uh oh, I don't like the way this forum is heading as dad Diggs is a crapaud!