Running total expenditure: £210
Hoped it would never come to this, but it has. Nipple shot available on request.
Tuesday 31 July 2012
Friday 27 July 2012
A background
Bit of a background
The Deloitte Ride Across Britain or RAB for short is an annual cycle odyssey from Lands End to John O'Groats in Scotland. The journey is about 1000 miles in total and will, in this case, be completed over 9 back to back days in early September.
I got caught up in the euphoria that surrounded the tour de France and shortly after Bradley Wiggins started his acceptance speech with the words "right we are about to draw the raffle" I emailed the organisers asking to be put on the backup list for this year. First thing next day I was offered a place due to a drop out.
To date my biking CV is as follows:
- Aged 8: Had my driver push me around on my bike, went as fast as he could run as the brief was not to let me go
- Aged 15-22: Rode bike a few times in Austrian countryside
- Aged 23-26: Spin classes in gym, Boris biking and learning to ride with no hands
I do no have a bike nor any of the necessary accessories, experience or clothing let alone the required training. The good news is that I have 45 days to prepare, train like a monster, buy all the biking gear and begin to appreciate the history of this sport. Without question this isn't anywhere near enough time but, like all my hobbies, I'm going to go for it.
I'm putting my social life on hold for the next month and a half, gyming / training up to twice a day and will personally boost the cycling industry by throwing money at it.
There is of course another side to why Deloitte employees take part in this ride. We are raising money for the very deserving British Paralympic Association. Here is a link to my donations page. http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/TommyNguyenCRAB
There is more information on the ride here http://www.rideacrossbritain.com/
Thanks
The Deloitte Ride Across Britain or RAB for short is an annual cycle odyssey from Lands End to John O'Groats in Scotland. The journey is about 1000 miles in total and will, in this case, be completed over 9 back to back days in early September.
I got caught up in the euphoria that surrounded the tour de France and shortly after Bradley Wiggins started his acceptance speech with the words "right we are about to draw the raffle" I emailed the organisers asking to be put on the backup list for this year. First thing next day I was offered a place due to a drop out.
To date my biking CV is as follows:
- Aged 8: Had my driver push me around on my bike, went as fast as he could run as the brief was not to let me go
- Aged 15-22: Rode bike a few times in Austrian countryside
- Aged 23-26: Spin classes in gym, Boris biking and learning to ride with no hands
I do no have a bike nor any of the necessary accessories, experience or clothing let alone the required training. The good news is that I have 45 days to prepare, train like a monster, buy all the biking gear and begin to appreciate the history of this sport. Without question this isn't anywhere near enough time but, like all my hobbies, I'm going to go for it.
I'm putting my social life on hold for the next month and a half, gyming / training up to twice a day and will personally boost the cycling industry by throwing money at it.
There is of course another side to why Deloitte employees take part in this ride. We are raising money for the very deserving British Paralympic Association. Here is a link to my donations page. http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/TommyNguyenCRAB
There is more information on the ride here http://www.rideacrossbritain.com/
Thanks
Shoes Shoes Shoes
Shoes and Pedals bought. Running total spend on this hobby: £140
Dynamic picture of me riding imaginary / yet to be purchased bicycle below. Hard to imagine how this wont be a success.
Thursday 26 July 2012
All the gear
Walked into Evans shop and asked to try on padded shorts. Put them on in changing room and stepped out to show shop assistant. Her only comment: "you've got them on the wrong way". Not helpful.
Nevertheless first jersey bought (running spend £50)
Apparently donned by the leader of the
Apparently donned by the leader of the Giro d'Italia so wholly appropriate for me to wear as I display superior riding skills somewhere in the Midlands. Plan to intimidate other riders before even getting on bike.
Still to buy in no order of importance:
3 skin tight jerseys
3 cycling spandex shorts
Base layer
Rain jacket
Sleeves
Gloves
Shoes
Socks
Bum cream
Sunglasses
A bicycle
Nevertheless first jersey bought (running spend £50)
Apparently donned by the leader of the
Apparently donned by the leader of the Giro d'Italia so wholly appropriate for me to wear as I display superior riding skills somewhere in the Midlands. Plan to intimidate other riders before even getting on bike.
Still to buy in no order of importance:
3 skin tight jerseys
3 cycling spandex shorts
Base layer
Rain jacket
Sleeves
Gloves
Shoes
Socks
Bum cream
Sunglasses
A bicycle
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