THE CHAMPS

Day 4

Well they are off, lovely sunny day and shorter ride today. There was positive talk this morning of actually completing the 8 days so things are looking up. Lots of faffing around in the morning and by the time they are gone the girls are glad to get rid of them so they can get on the road. We are always the last to leave everyday - not down to girls lack of organisation - I might add!

So we're all feelling positive and looking forward to Italy - good food, wine and coffee for the girls. For the boys more big mountains and single track!!! (we're trying to learn some of the cycling lingo but failing miserably)

Thanks for all the supportive texts they are really appreciated

Aram getting annoyed building bikes

The support team!

At the start at Fussen

more bike building

At Ischgl finish line with our mascot - Tommy

DAY 2

We're on day 2 and team car has arrived in Ischgl, Austria. The first riders are home after 3hours 26mins. Our boys we think haven't made it to the top of the mountain - boy they look high. We're expecting them here in another couple of hours.
Its been fun so far - went to the pasta party last night, in pissing rain to carb load (although the girls could have done without it!!). The storm went on all night and woke this morning still cloudy and cold.
The knees seemed to have held up on both boys, they are sore but doing ok. However today is the real test as it's going to be tough!
We'll report back again at the pasta party! to let you know how they got on for nowenjoy our photos

First day

78 km, 1939 m of climbing, 2500 calories. 4 sore knees and two sense of humours lost. A team car stuck in traffic jam for 3 hours!!!! Raining heavily and in Mc Donalds for free WiFi
Nervous for tomorrow!

T-3

The big day is nearly upon us. Almost there. One day of work left!

T-5

Did some packing yesterday and wrestled with the Garmin for a while. Did some foam rolling in the gym - its all glamour! Knees are OK I suppose......as long as you dont need to do a very long mountain bike ride on them then they would be fine! Work has pretty much nailed this week for me and I have to go to Norwich now until Wednesday evening! Better get my people to get some last minute supplies for me!