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Alison Beech Alison Beech
Business Relationship Director
Spicerhaart
Ambrose McGinn Ambrose McGinn
Executive Director
Westbrook International Plc
Anthony Thomson Anthony Thomson
Chairman
Metro Bank
Caspian Woods Caspian Woods
Chairman
Editions Financial
Chris Read Chris Read
Chairman
Dunstan Thomas Holdings Limited
No picture available for this rider Chris Sier
No picture available for this rider Dana Ward
Gary Hockey-Morley Gary Hockey-Morley
Marketing Director
The Post Office
Jeremy Nicholds Jeremy Nicholds
Executive VP
Commercial Development Group
Visa
Jo Parker Jo Parker
Chief Executive
Teamspirit
John Deane John Deane
Chief Executive
Intermediary Division
Royal London
John Flew John Flew
Keith Carby Keith Carby
Chairman
Foster Denovo
Kirsty Maxey Kirsty Maxey
Managing Director
Teamspirit
Nick Martin Nick Martin
Patrick Waldron Patrick Waldron
Chief Executive
Post Office Financial Services
Paul Pester Paul Pester
Managing Director
Consumer Banking & Payments
Lloyds Banking Group
Paul Chapman Paul Chapman
Colleys
No picture available for this rider Paul Wareham
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alisonbeech profile
alisonbeech
@Chappo2212 Me too. I don't
like it!! I feel displaced at work and a bit zombied.
Early night or 2 and something to focus
on needed!
Sep 13 2010, 19:51
   
Joteam profile
Jteam
@Chappo2212 no still doughy
look = not good! Wondering whether taking
off knee support meant fluid just dropped
down to ankles??
Sep 13 2010, 18:53
   
Chappo2212 profile
Chappo2212
@alisonbeech lol!found today very strange - not
eating every 90mins. weight loss since 2 weeks
b4 the ride = 5lbs
Sep 13 2010, 17:38
   
alisonbeech profile
alisonbeech
Have just succumbed to post-event hunger,
missing Sarah's fabulous snack stops. Fortunately
don't have any more change for vending machine.
Sep 13 2010, 15:50
   
caspianWoods
@Joteam I think you are suffering from
'Ambrose Ankle', be careful if it spreads to you
calf and you chuff like an enraged stream train
Sep 13 2010, 12:31
   
n1ckma
Ravenous this morning. Feeling a little like
a werewolf having to wait for darkness to fall...
Sep 13 2010, 9:43
   
n1ckma
No weight lost during the ride -
unsurprisingly given mountains of peanut better
sarnies, malted loaves, cooked bfasts,
& lasagnes consumed
Sep 13 2010, 9:42
   
Chappo2212 profile
Chappo2212
@Joteam hope the feet are starting to unswell?
My big toes are totally numb! #Moneyspinners
Sep 13 2010, 8:12
   
alisonbeech profile
alisonbeech
Own bed after 9 nights away. Bliss. Night all
#Moneyspinners
Sep 12 2010, 22:13
   
Joteam profile
Joteam
Should I be worried that my feet have
swollen and I gave no ankles since I stopped
cycling??
Sep 12 2010, 20:22
   
   
alisonbeech profile
alisonbeech
Guinness never tasted so good! Slea Head,
Dingle peninsula - a magical place
http://yfrog.com/2d9i3ej
Sep 12 2010, 17:36
   
Chappo2212 profile
Chappo2212
#Moneyspinners. From the Atlantic ocean at
dingle bay to cherry tree farm soft play with
the kids. Oh the life of a moneyspinner!!
Sep 12 2010, 16:24
   
Joteam profile
Joteam
Just eaten huge pie MUST stop eating as
cycling is now over! #moneyspinners
Sep 12 2010, 14:11
   
alisonbeech profile
alisonbeech
This weeks challenge will be not eating as
if I'm burning off 3-4k calories a day as I was
on #Moneyspinners ride!
Sep 12 2010, 14:02
   
alisonbeech profile
alisonbeech
On train to Ipswich at the end of
#moneyspinners adventure. You're an amazing,
lovely bunch of people! Well done
us :)
Sep 12 2010, 13:59
   
alisonbeech profile
alisonbeech
@KRuddMP Good luck. Hard act to follow my
lovely friend Stephen Smith ;)
Sep 12 2010, 13:57
   
caspianWoods
Am still stuck in Kilarney as I can't find a
yellow arrow telling me where to go next.
Sep 12 2010, 13:27
   
cdbread profile
cdbread
As I slip back to my Alma Mater, I reflect
with fondness and joy of the C2C challenge Live
Strong
Sep 12 2010, 12:45
   
cdbread profile
cdbread
Sister Mary on Aer Lingus flight from
Cork is walking up and down the aisle with
a ruler We are bad passengers & must be taught
a lesson
Sep 12 2010, 10:32
   
jeremynicholds profile
jeremynicholds
Checked out of #MoneySpinners this morning
and on way back home. Great week in
some great company!
Sep 12 2010, 5:47
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Night #Moneyspinners sleep well, thx to
Killarney for a top night out
Sep 12 2010, 1:55
   
alisonbeech profile
alisonbeech
Wow!
Sep 12 2010, 1:54
   
n1ckma
Here we are on the edge of Dingle Bay. 23 miles
to go to reach the farthest western point; our
destination.
Sep 11 2010, 9:55
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
o this it, the final leg to dingle. Body tired, back
painful. Just 52 miles to go. Allez allez
Sep 11 2010, 7:11
jeremynicholds profile
jeremynicholds
Well here we are. Just 52 miles to go to
complete our east to west quest. Then back to
Killarney for a guinessfest
Sep 11 2010, 6:03
   
caspianWoods
Very smart hotel for last push. Must stop walking
around in lycra pants
Sep 11 2010, 5:47
   
alisonbeech profile
alisonbeech
So we've reached the final day! Dingle Bay,
the Pelican is coming!!
Sep 11 2010, 5:46
   
cdbread profile
cdbread
What is better for Sadler sore Guinness
or Muphys
Sep 11 2010, 18:32
   
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patrickwaldo
Can't believe we are finished! Everyone is
on a high!!
Sep 11 2010, 18:22
   
cdbread profile
cdbread
Pub 3 the speakeasy 8 guinesses 40 mins
to dinner
Sep 11 2010, 18:14
   
cdbread profile
cdbread
In laurels singing pub 2 murphys, 4 guinesses,
1 g&t 1 larger & Patrick is late
Sep 11 2010, 17:43
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
So that's it, 8 days, nearly 600 miles east
to west. Really enjoyed the cycling, dingle was
magical and #Moneyspinners totally awesome
Sep 11 2010, 14:40
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Inch bay, great snack stop. I want to come
back http://plixi.com/p/44520704
Sep 11 2010, 14:36
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
What a beautiful day. We cycled 52 miles to
dingle through some magical countryside with
the sun shining most of the way. Feeling
very lucky
Sep 11 2010, 14:33
   
Chappo2212 profile
Chappo2212
The End! #moneyspinners
http://yfrog.com/mwde8cj
Sep 11 2010, 14:17
   
jeremynicholds profile
jeremynicholds
Done! http://plixi.com/p/44517166
Sep 11 2010, 14:14
   
Joteam profile
Joteam
We did it!!!! Amazing end to an amazing week
with amazing people!!! #moneyspinners
Sep 11 2010, 14:09
   
n1ckma
Beautiful warm water, perfect for a refreshing
skinny dip after 920 kms in the saddle.
God's own country.
Sep 11 2010, 13:58
   
Chappo2212 profile
Chappo2212
4 miles to go and it's too much for some!
http://yfrog.com/mx6txmj
Sep 11 2010, 12:31
   
Chappo2212 profile
Chappo2212
Inch - great cafe & very generous people.
Thank you to the wonderful people of Ireland x
http://yfrog.com/0fww4rj
Sep 11 2010, 12:30
   
n1ckma
Lunch overlooking Dingle Bay, at the end of
a great ride. After atlantic showers, we arrive to
bright, if weak, sun.
Sep 11 2010, 12:30
   
caspianWoods
4 miles to go! From coast to coast - pelicans
are the most
Sep 11 2010, 12:26
   
jeremynicholds profile
jeremynicholds
Here at Stonehouse Restaurant, Slea Head,
Dingle. Just four miles to go.
Sep 11 2010, 11:26
   
jeremynicholds profile
jeremynicholds
Here at Inch some 25 miles in. Eighteen
before lunch and then we do the last
four together.
Sep 11 2010, 11:24
   
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patrickwaldo
Thanks Gav. Just 52 miles to go but still a few
nasty hills! We are all tired but excited as
we near the end!
Sep 10 2010, 23:14
   
alisonbeech profile
alisonbeech
Eyelids closing. And I did it! 94 mls dungarvan
to killarney. 52 miles tomorrow to Dingle
Bay and we're DONE!!! 584 mls in 8 days.
Sorted!
Sep 10 2010, 23:12
   
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patrickwaldo
93 long miles today through Waterford, Cork,
Tipperary and Kerry! Just 52 more to go
tomorrow. We are all tired but excited as
the end nears
Sep 10 2010, 23:09
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
@dooniskea any particular recommendations
in Killarney?
Sep 10 2010, 21:55
   
Joteam profile
Joteam
Only 52 miles tmrw and then we have done it!
Lowestoft to Dingle in a week! #moneyspinners
Sep 10 2010, 21:29
   
Chappo2212 profile
Chappo2212
#moneyspinners the pelican just prior to set off!
Cheers to Iain cartlidge & Bharat at incisive
for supporting! http://yfrog.com/83zmtfj
Sep 10 2010, 18:52
   
cdbread profile
cdbread
Found another pub also full of locals Walked
passed Music shop, irresistible. Nearly bought
a set of bagpipes At 1500 euros a bit beyond
Sep 10 2010, 18:29
   
cdbread profile
cdbread
Sod it I want to talk to someone Figure out
if it is cooler to drink Guinness or Murphys
Sep 10 2010, 18:06
   
cdbread profile
cdbread
Better not talk I want to blend in Shame about
my bright orange tshirt
Sep 10 2010, 18:05
   
cdbread profile
cdbread
Only an hour till peleton roll call Shall I stay
in this pub or discover a new one So many
to choose from
Sep 10 2010, 18:03
   
cdbread profile
cdbread
Killarny has loads of pubs, many of which are a bit
toursity however I found one where the locals are
and I have broken my half pint rule
Sep 10 2010, 18:02
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
A 13 mile lead out to the finish was a bit much
though! But, a great day and the weather was
benign. Tomorrow dingle!
Sep 10 2010, 17:44
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
So we're in Killarney now which appears to be a
jumping town! Quick 93 miles today in the
"Ginger train", an 8 man well drilled peloton!
Sep 10 2010, 17:42
   
n1ckma
Such considerate drivers here in Eire. Friendly
flashing and hoots of encouragement all the
way today.
Sep 10 2010, 17:15
   
jeremynicholds profile
jeremynicholds
Finished the penultimate day. Checked into
the swish Killarney Plaza hotel after a
boneshaking 96 miles.
Sep 10 2010, 17:04
   
n1ckma
Great day flying along much of the day in a
long peleton, before a fast wriggle up and
down dale into Killarney. Brilliant.
Sep 10 2010, 16:47
   
Chappo2212 profile
Chappo2212
Lunch, over 500 mls down now! Starting to
get very sore!
Sep 10 2010, 13:45
   
jeremynicholds profile
jeremynicholds
Here in Kanturk, Co. Cork. Really tasty lasagne
at Bob's Bar. Only thirty miles to go now.
Sep 10 2010, 13:00
   
jeremynicholds profile
jeremynicholds
@garyhm The #Moneyspinners pelican
have departed, may the force be with you
Sep 10 2010, 12:57
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
@SOScycle hi, 93 miles today but working
together as a group so going well.
Taper ur training ready for next week. We're u
setting off from?
Sep 10 2010, 12:50
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Lunch at bob's bar run by dan! Great lasagne
and a fantastic reception from so many
motorists. Thank you Ireland
Sep 10 2010, 12:45
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
First stop of day, we have a chain gang going
and the kms are falling away, next up the
devil's finger! http://plixi.com/p/44290013
Sep 10 2010, 12:43
   
jeremynicholds profile
jeremynicholds
Here in Castletownroche. Very pleasant.
Only fifty odd miles to go.
http://plixi.com/p/44275537
Sep 10 2010, 10:31
   
jeremynicholds profile
jeremynicholds
First break around Lismore Castle. Lots if
chocolate brownie to pep for 'devil's finger'
http://plixi.com/p/44266482
Sep 10 2010, 8:56
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
The #Moneyspinners pelican have departed,
may the force be with you
Sep 10 2010, 6:53
   
jeremynicholds profile
jeremynicholds
Cereal bar, Porridge, bacon sandwich and a bit of
fruit - bring it on!
Sep 10 2010, 6:51
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
@garyhm going to be a challenging day today,
93 miles, probable head winds and a lumpy last
30 miles. But I know we'll all make it
Sep 10 2010, 5:52
   
Joteam profile
Joteam
Off to Killarney for 2nd to last day of
#moneyspinners, a mere 93 miles, hoping no
head wind - to sponsor us
www.moneyspinners.org.uk
Sep 10 2010, 5:10
   
alisonbeech profile
alisonbeech
3 scaries today! Brake cable came away in hand
going into wexford this morning, post van
nearly took me out & I almost ran over live rat
Sep 9 2010, 22:16
   
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patrickwaldo
Two days to go - every part of my body hurts.
Looks like a 12 hour day tomorrow. 93 miles
to Killarney with 30 miles of hills at the end!
Sep 9 2010, 21:25
   
jeremynicholds profile
jeremynicholds
@caspianWoods I saw that also. Do you
think it was a treatment or an offer of
exchange.
Sep 9 2010, 21:11
   
jeremynicholds profile
jeremynicholds
Tomorrow looks 'fun'. Something like 8 hours
in the saddle with some challenging hills. But then
we're almost there.
Sep 9 2010, 20:57
   
jeremynicholds profile
jeremynicholds
Back in the land of Twitter having purchased
new charger. A glorious day today crossing
Ireland to Dungarvan. Beautiful coast roads.
Sep 9 2010, 20:53
   
cdbread profile
cdbread
How will I get the Hurley on plane?
Sep 9 2010, 20:13
   
cdbread profile
cdbread
Mini pub crawl in Dungarvan. Did 4 pubs, half
a Guinness in each. Learnt the rules of
Hurling from a barman from Donegal. I now own a
Hurley
Sep 9 2010, 20:13
   
caspianWoods
Local pharmacy sign: 'Conkers - for your veins'.
Might have to give it a go
Sep 9 2010, 18:12
   
Chappo2212 profile
Chappo2212
@Dodobike jack said u were walking like a
frog! Cheers for doing the tough stretch mate
and keeping the www.colleys.co.uk flag flying!
Sep 9 2010, 18:01
   
alisonbeech profile
alisonbeech
Beautiful views and lovely weather today.
Over 65 miles but an early finish. Guinness
tonight mmmm
Sep 9 2010, 17:50
   
Chappo2212 profile
Chappo2212
Cheers to www.boolers.co.uk for sponsoring
me today! http://yfrog.com/bdysmj
Sep 9 2010, 17:32
   
Chappo2212 profile
Chappo2212
Dungarvon - nice
place, live music, great Guinness -
95 miles tomorrow - what a dilemma!!
Sep 9 2010, 17:22
   
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patrickwaldo
Lovely day today but hard to enjoy scenery with
acute saddle sores!
Sep 9 2010, 17:10
   
Joteam profile
Joteam
@TSPRUK_Adam over 500 I think now!
Sep 9 2010, 16:57
   
Joteam profile
Joteam
@crispinheath lovely breathtaking Coastal
road and Guinness is good too :)
Sep 9 2010, 16:56
   
cdbread profile
cdbread
In Dungarvan, 5 sports shops, 4 pharmacies,
3 jewellers and 53 bars
Sep 9 2010, 16:50
   
caspianWoods
As we stopped for breather, a man came out
of his house to give us money as his mother
was inside with cancer.
Sep 9 2010, 16:27
   
Joteam profile
Joteam
We cycled along the Irish coast really lovely.
Gentleman stopped us & gave us money for
macmillan as his Mum is dying of cancer vvv sad
Sep 9 2010, 15:34
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Great cycling today, sunshine, great scenery,
friendly people, not many cars and some great
roads. Only downer is back is starting to hurt
Sep 9 2010, 15:00
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
@SOScycle just under 600 miles, wind been good
until today! First few days pretty flat, but
hills coming thick and fast now. When do you go?
Sep 9 2010, 14:50
   
n1ckma
South Eastern coast absolutely beautiful.
Silent sounds and shimmering strands. Lovely
day if long at 71 miles before lunch.
Sep 9 2010, 14:04
   
Chappo2212 profile
Chappo2212
Fantastic views of the Celtic sea - think we're
on the naughty step for being slow! Whoops
http://yfrog.com/5acfkrj
Sep 9 2010, 12:33
   
n1ckma
First impression of Ireland is hedges along the
roads lined with flushed fuscia. Lovely, unlike
the road surfaces.
Sep 9 2010, 10:13
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
@SOScycle nice looking bikes, enjoy the trip.
Currently doing Lowestoft to dingle over 8 days.
May wind be behind you
Sep 9 2010, 9:53
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
First stop c 36 kms out of Wexford, we regroup
here before taking ferry across bay. Sat in sun,
feeling v happy
http://plixi.com/p/44076674
Sep 9 2010, 9:50
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Let the faffing commence
http://plixi.com/p/44066551
Sep 9 2010, 7:53
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Morning in Wexford, beautiful weather
http://plixi.com/p/44066225
Sep 9 2010, 7:49
garyhm profile
garyhm
Please help me raise money for Barnardo's by
cycling nearly 600 miles from Lowestoft to
Dingle http://bit.ly/bARtuF
Sep 9 2010, 7:02
   
Joteam profile
Joteam
@slowe1968 nope breakfast first then we go!
Think I am putting on weight as eating cakes and
pies to keep going...That's my excuse anyway :)
Sep 9 2010, 5:51
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
So it's day 6 and 62 miles to dungarven for
lunch. Never cycled in Ireland before and I'm
looking forward to it. Allez allez #Moneyspinners
Sep 9 2010, 5:42
   
Joteam profile
Joteam
60 odd miles to lunch this am for
#moneyspinners
Sep 9 2010, 5:37
   
Joteam profile
Joteam
We've called us lot at the back the pelican rather
than the peleton and the pelican will
flap again today!! #moneyspinners
Sep 9 2010, 5:20
   
Joteam profile
Joteam
@EamonnHolmes me!!!
Sep 9 2010, 4:58
   
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patrickwaldo
In Wexford tonight after a brutal day in the
Welsh Hills this morning. Hills ranged from 10%
to 20% inclines -worse than the Tour De France
Sep 8 2010, 22:45
   
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patrickwaldo
Absolutely brutal today. Continuous hills for
31 miles. Some were tougher than the Tour
De France. In Wexford tonight with just
3 days to go
Sep 8 2010, 22:40
   
alisonbeech profile
alisonbeech
Aaagh...country #3!!! England and Wales
are done...just Ireland to cross now!
Sep 8 2010, 22:32
   
alisonbeech profile
alisonbeech
Tired but happy - a tough but rewarding days
cycling. We set off across country #2
tomorrow #moneyspinners
Sep 8 2010, 22:30
   
Chappo2212 profile
Chappo2212
Not sure what was hardest-this mornings
relentless hills, or, limiting it to 2 pints of
Guinness tonight!?
Sep 8 2010, 22:21
   
Joteam profile
Joteam
#moneyspinners are now in Ireland and ready
to ride from west coast to east in next 3
days!!
Sep 8 2010, 21:34
   
Joteam profile
Joteam
@david_ferguson congrats for tmrw!
Sep 8 2010, 21:29
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
This evening's recovery drink! Glorious, absolutely
glorious http://plixi.com/p/43979541
Sep 8 2010, 19:32
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Normal socks wet, no bike shop on boat but
#Moneyspinners are resourceful!
http://plixi.com/p/43959972
Sep 8 2010, 17:04
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Ireland ahoy, 13 miles to hotel!
http://plixi.com/p/43958603
Sep 8 2010, 16:54
   
Chappo2212 profile
Chappo2212
@Shelter ferry en route to the Emerald Isle.
370 mls down, 210 to go. Domations going
ok! http://yfrog.com/ngefnoj
Sep 8 2010, 16:33
   
ambrosemcginn
Very wet and lumpy last section in Wales.Kip
on ferry to Ireland. Home stretch next!
Sep 8 2010, 15:53
   
Chappo2212 profile
Chappo2212
@Cinderellalady ferry to the emerald isle - 2
countries down, 1 to go! How's you?
Sep 8 2010, 15:42
   
Chappo2212 profile
Chappo2212
Pie was a bit hot, but I'm sure there
are funnier captions to be posted
#moneyspinners http://yfrog.com/jy85dyj
Sep 8 2010, 15:38
   
alisonbeech profile
alisonbeech
What it's all about. Nice lady gave me £10
for Macmillan. Her husband died last year and
Macmillan helped a lot. http://yfrog.com/jtygnjj
Sep 8 2010, 15:26
   
alisonbeech profile
alisonbeech
On the ferry to rosslare so 2 countries done
and 1 to go. Very tough morning, lots of
climbs and much rain.
Sep 8 2010, 14:47
   
Chappo2212 profile
Chappo2212
Day 5 exit from Fishguard - thanks to
Kevin Duffy & Mortgageforce, for sponsoring
the Colleys contingent today!
http://yfrog.com/bhzqtij
Sep 8 2010, 14:19
   
Chappo2212 profile
Chappo2212
Bye bye Wales - keep your hills and rain! Next
stop, the Emerald Isle! http://yfrog.com/77sg7gj
Sep 8 2010, 13:43
   
Chappo2212 profile
Chappo2212
The 'spinners put back some of the lost calories
on board the ferry!
http://yfrog.com/jw63205259j
Sep 8 2010, 13:43
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Fishguard! http://plixi.com/p/43931398
Sep 8 2010, 13:30
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
So we've Fishguard and we're about to
depart for Ireland. Sun out now but been
pretty wet today. Got lost this morning, with
nick, oh well!
Sep 8 2010, 13:27
   
n1ckma
Back on track after extra 5 mile detour! First
coast to coast completed. Next up taming
the celtic tiger. Grrrrrr.
Sep 8 2010, 12:32
   
n1ckma
Gary and I got lost first thing and climbed a
killer 16 percent hill. Ouch! Killer.
Sep 8 2010, 8:57
   
caspianWoods
Earlier start for the rear peleton, but the chat
is strong within us
Sep 8 2010, 6:45
   
jeremynicholds profile
jeremynicholds
Off to Ireland today. But 40 miles of up
and down to get through first. What fun :-)
Sep 8 2010, 6:20
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
I wonder if my bar tape has dried out yet,
probably not given how wet the Brecon
beacons were.
Sep 8 2010, 6:14
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
So morning of day 5, it's dry in camarthen
although my shoes damp. Feeling better this
morning than I did last night. Thank goodness
Sep 8 2010, 6:08
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
@Lousieb all going strong although the miles are
starting to rack up and the hills are more
frequent. Spirit is excellent, thanks 4 support
Sep 8 2010, 6:04
   
n1ckma
Red sky in morning, shepherds warning
Sep 8 2010, 5:42
   
alisonbeech profile
alisonbeech
Early start. Hope sleep comes soon.
Sep 7 2010, 22:34
Chappo2212 profile
Chappo2212
Derby-Camarthen 224 miles-car not bike, cheers
to Russ again for the lift!
Found most members of "le Pelican"
in bar gathered around wine!
Sep 7 2010, 22:09
   
ambrosemcginn
Ok, bit
tardy on my tweets but now sorted.
UK nearly done and Ireland beckons.
300+ mile complete - over half way -
craic on!
Sep 7 2010, 21:56
   
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patrickwaldo
Today was bad but tomorrow is awful.
40 miles of hills to the ferry with 6 red
climbs and 7 orange climbs!!!
Sep 7 2010, 20:51
   
Joteam profile
Joteam
So only 40 miles tmrw to ferry but when tour
organiser only flashes the shape of the hills at
you & says u won't be able to get a
rythm omg
Sep 7 2010, 19:59
   
Joteam profile
Joteam
@thetimebank thanks for cider vvv kind took
pain away!!
Sep 7 2010, 19:57
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Kinda losing count but I think this is number
5 for today! Passed one in Bethlehem earlier
http://plixi.com/p/437972762
Sep 7 2010, 16:41
   
n1ckma
High moors of the Brecons gorgeous. Drenched
by lots of passing showers. See flickr photo
'it could be worse'. Actually it was great!
Sep 7 2010, 15:32
   
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patrickwaldo
Short day today but really tough climb
up the Brecon Beacons before lunch. Neck
and legs pretty sore tonight after the
last two days!
Sep 7 2010, 15:05
   
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garyhm
Well, started in sunny intervals, tackled
breacon beacons in a cold monsoon and we've
rolled into camarthan in glorious sunshine.
Ah Wales!
Sep 7 2010, 15:02
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
@TonyLangham reached camarthan this
afternoon. Ferry to Ireland tomorrow, hoping for
a smooth crossing
Sep 7 2010, 14:58
   
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jeremynicholds
Here at Camarthen. Nice and early finish. Just
starting to dry out.
Sep 7 2010, 14:28
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jeremynicholds
Here at Torbay Inn. Wet through but...
well wet through really. Only seventeen
to go though. Brecon Beacons were
impressive though.
Sep 7 2010, 14:01
   
n1ckma
Twisting
Welsh valleys of the Brecons very
pretty. Car drivers less friendly
round here!
Sep 7 2010, 11:07
   
n1ckma
Problem with water proof cycle shoes is their
ability to retain water! Cycled the last 15 miles
yesterday in swimming pools
Sep 7 2010, 9:49
   
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jeremynicholds
Easy morning so far. Here in Brecon having
a well earned cappucino. Hard climb comes next.
Sep 7 2010, 9:47
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Morning stop
in breacon, just met dave who's cycling
from Bridgend to Paisley to
see his folks!
Sep 7 2010, 9:46
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Beautiful morning in crickhowell
http://plixi.com/p/43742932
Sep 7 2010, 7:37
   
caspianWoods
sun is shining, rain moving to scotland, tube
strike in london - my luck cannot last
Sep 7 2010, 7:32
   
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Chappo2212
Good luck today everyone - from the
Chapman noys http://yfrog.com/099qzsj
Sep 7 2010, 7:29
   
jeremynicholds profile
jeremynicholds
Up Brecon Beacon today. Hopefully
not too much rain. Looking forward
to the six mile downhill.
Sep 7 2010, 7:23
   
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garyhm
A "modest" 60 miles today to camarthen, it's
dry and the Brecon beacons beckon. Time for
porridge!
Sep 7 2010, 6:58
garyhm profile
garyhm
@TonyLangham congratulations on reaching 21
years and on building a great agency
Sep 7 2010, 6:55
   
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patrickwaldo
Managed to survive yesterday though it took
10.5 hours. Torrential rain in the afternoon
with a one mile long hill after 85 miles!
Sep 7 2010, 6:53
   
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alisonbeech
Am delighted to hear that Aus Labor party has
finally secured mandate to form minority govt.
Well done Stephen! Congrats Julia & Kevin.
Sep 7 2010, 6:46
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Shades of crickhowell ?!? RT @lambsimon:
"LA GAZZETTA DELLA BICI: Passo di Gavia 1988
" http://j.mp/9s3WN1
Sep 7 2010, 5:46
   
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Joteam
It's cruel I can have a lie in but wide awake!
Up Brecon Beacon today.
Sep 7 2010, 5:20
   
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garyhm
@dooniskea and the drivers!
Sep 6 2010, 21:55
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Seen a lot of countryside in 3 days, flat
Suffolk, huge skies in Cambs, rolling herts and
bucks, gorgeous Cotswolds and today's
green hills
Sep 6 2010, 21:54
   
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10.5 hours today! Long day, wet, windy and
hilly. Last one was almost 2,000 pedals!
Sep 6 2010, 21:49
   
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cdbread
My oh my I got lost today. Silly me. Perhaps
less listening to Salsa in the rain and
more concentrating on the road is required
Sep 6 2010, 21:37
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
@Chappo2212 we'll be waiting for your return,
enjoy tomorrow
Sep 6 2010, 21:19
   
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Chappo2212
Home safe & sound, great job Russ! Boy are my
legs missing that massage!
Sep 6 2010, 21:12
   
Joteam profile
Joteam
We did 95 miles today lots of rain vvv hard.
Nothing in comparison to those battling cancer
so plz support us
www.moneyspinners.org.uk
Sep 6 2010, 21:12
   
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Chappo2212
@alisonbeech you deserve it, queen of the hills
today! Taught me and me wareham a few
lessons! Lol
Sep 6 2010, 21:11
   
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alisonbeech
Just eaten the biggest, nicest bread & butter
pudding ever. Old Bear, Crickhowell
Sep 6 2010, 20:52
   
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Chappo2212
Not had 3G for 24hrs-aaargh! Pic of the paul's in
shirts sponsored by Harvey Thorneycroft Ltd!
Cheers all at HTL http://yfrog.com/f5nlyj
Sep 6 2010, 19:38
   
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Chappo2212
@garyhm whippin picadilly my fav!
Sep 6 2010, 19:37
   
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Chappo2212
94 miles today, think I enjoyed the climbs?! Sad
to leave the "spinners"'for a day but v happy to
be going home for Stan's 1st day at school
Sep 6 2010, 19:37
   
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garyhm
Chillin listening to gomez, an all time fav. Here
comes tijuana lady
Sep 6 2010, 18:37
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
@dooniskea Ireland is sometime on Wednesday
afternoon. First night in Wexford, really looking
forward to that bit, scenery should be fab
Sep 6 2010, 18:32
   
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alisonbeech
Wow that was tough! 94+ miles. Several climbs
and torrential welsh rain (it's wetter than the
english kind). Finally arrived at hotel. Yay!
Sep 6 2010, 18:30
   
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garyhm
Tougher day, 94 miles, lot more climbing including
some choice long drags & heavy rain for last hour.
Every #Moneyspinner a superhero today
Sep 6 2010, 17:36
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Arrived in the bear, crickhowell 2 great welcome
& ace service. Really appreciated bags being
carried to room as I walked about dripping
wet
Sep 6 2010, 17:26
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Wales, before it started raining, looked particularly
beautiful. And then the rain kicked in, biblical
rain!
Sep 6 2010, 17:22
   
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garyhm
Three guys in Wales after the climb!
http://plixi.com/p/43636054
Sep 6 2010, 17:18
   
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jeremynicholds
Arrived in Crickhowell. The longest day. Very
very wet.
Sep 6 2010, 17:02
   
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jeremynicholds
78 miles in so only 17 to go. Long day.
Sep 6 2010, 17:01
   
n1ckma
Rain forecast for this after noon, but who cares?
We'll be in crickhowell in deepest
wales in 4 hours.
Sep 6 2010, 13:27
   
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cdbread
Big thx to Damian from timebank for the cider
and perry at our lunch stop in Newent.
Treats of the region
Sep 6 2010, 12:51
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Forecast was rain, but sat in sun eating v fine
sausage and mash! Day shaping up rather nicely!
legs feeling really good but back tight
Sep 6 2010, 12:37
   
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jeremynicholds
Lunchtime in Newent - the cross point for the
Lands End to JO'G last year. Sausage and mash in
the George - yummy!
Sep 6 2010, 12:33
   
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jeremynicholds
It's all glamour this ride! 38 miles in. Hoping to
make lunch before the rain sets in.
http://plixi.com/p/43593412
Sep 6 2010, 11:04
   
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garyhm
First stop of day about 25 miles in, bourton on
water v v picturesque
http://plixi.com/p/43585738
Sep 6 2010, 9:28
   
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jeremynicholds
Lovely ride this morning. First stop at Bourton on
the Water, 22 miles. http://plixi.com/p/43584923
Sep 6 2010, 9:17
   
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jeremynicholds
Eynsham Hall @ 8.10 am.
http://plixi.com/p/43575010
Sep 6 2010, 7:13
   
ATMoneySpinners
Start of day 3! Beautiful morning but heavy rain
and gale-force winds expected later. Longest
and toughest day so far, but everyone very ...
Sep 6 2010, 7:00
   
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patrickwaldo
Looks like 10-12 hours of cycling today with
torrential rain due from lunch! Today is
about survival!
Sep 6 2010, 6:48
   
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jeremynicholds
Day three : rain ahead .. Lots of it ! Oh well.
Sep 6 2010, 5:55
   
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alisonbeech
Ready for day 3. If right calf gets any tighter I'll
be doing Darcey Bussell en pointe to brekkie!
Stretching, breakfast, 94 miles to go!
Sep 6 2010, 5:47
   
Joteam profile
Joteam
Day 3 of #moneyspinners today longest day
today. Helps cycling with such lovely people!
Sep 6 2010, 5:46
   
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alisonbeech
Garmin, after a 24 hour rest, has decided to work
again! Night all & may our cycling legs wake
strong & hearts brave
Sep 5 2010, 21:54
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Night world, time for sleep, beautiful sleep.
Sweet dreams everyone
Sep 5 2010, 21:32
   
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patrickwaldo
The words of the REM song Everybody Hurts
come to mind though I would replace Body with
Thing!! Aagh!!!
Sep 5 2010, 20:58
   
caspianWoods
Follow cyclist: "gosh, if your bike makes it, you
should write to the manufacturers and tell them!"
Sep 5 2010, 20:37
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
@dooniskea it was, even had a duck pond! Only
spoilt by coach running engine as it picked up the
local brass band! Bizzare from both sides
Sep 5 2010, 18:15
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Twitter's amazing, last night I got a response
telling me how I could cycle like a pro, tonight
I'm getting help on protein shakes! Thanks
Sep 5 2010, 18:13
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
@listentolucy great article, most reactive customer
service tweets are sent to "influential" users
with, as you say, lots of followers
Sep 5 2010, 18:09
   
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cdbread
today 9,000 miles, Cotswolds, Brecon Beacons
and the Andes tomorrow
Sep 5 2010, 17:24
   
n1ckma
90 miles done today, tomorrow is longest day
at 94.
Sep 5 2010, 17:21
   
n1ckma
superb physios with us on the tour, managing
the back brilliantly.
Sep 5 2010, 17:18
   
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alisonbeech
That'll be the wishful thinking low blood sugar
brain deadness. End of day 2, not 3!! Doh!!
Sep 5 2010, 16:58
   
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alisonbeech
Arrived Oxford at end day 3. Nearly 180 miles
done. Only another 400 or so to go! Feeling ok
tomorrow longest day @ 94 miles. Gonna hurt!
Sep 5 2010, 16:56
   
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garyhm
Settled in comfortably after day 2, better pm
than am, must be the lasagne. Top massage from
bas, lots of stretching, protein shake. Sorted!
Sep 5 2010, 16:49
   
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Chappo2212
Day 2 done - stretch, stretch, stretch!
Sep 5 2010, 16:23
   
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jpflew
Another good day but hard work. Lucky with
the weather so far but forecast not great for
next day or two
Sep 5 2010, 16:23
   
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patrickwaldo
Just finished. On road since 8.30 this morning.
Extra three miles for taking the wrong turn!!
Sep 5 2010, 16:08
   
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jeremynicholds
One detour, one tumble Day 2 complete. Here
at the rather grand Eynsham Hall. Watch
and learn Lowestoft.
Sep 5 2010, 15:37
   
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jeremynicholds
Here in Oddington - nice little village in
Oxfordshire. Only 14 miles to go. Eynsham
Hall - sauna and swimming pool await.
Sep 5 2010, 15:34
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Hold the front page, AT first in for lunch!!
Sep 5 2010, 12:57
   
n1ckma
55 miles this morning. First showers of the trip,
after all, this is England! Oxford is 33
miles away.
Sep 5 2010, 12:50
   
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jeremynicholds
56 miles in ... or 63 for me since I missed a turn ...
Lasagne never tasted so good!
Sep 5 2010, 12:35
   
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Chappo2212
Toddington duck pond - idyllic! 16 miles to
lasagne! http://yfrog.com/j92t3lj
Sep 5 2010, 11:02
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Toddington, seldom has it been so welcoming http://plixi.com/p/43407879
Sep 5 2010, 10:47
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Patrick on a Merckx or is it eddie on a Waldo?!? http://plixi.com/p/43407773
Sep 5 2010, 10:46
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Toddington already but tougher today due to
cold, hills and a bit if fatigue. Lunch in
16 miles and it's lasagne!
Sep 5 2010, 10:42
   
jeremynicholds profile
jeremynicholds
Just crossed M1 and stopped at Toddington
Services (Classic Tours operated). Had first
real hill this section.
http://plixi.com/p/43405635
Sep 5 2010, 10:26
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Arrived at stop1 and people are setting off again
already! Allez allez
Sep 5 2010, 9:19
   
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Chappo2212
22 miles - bagels!
Sep 5 2010, 9:14
   
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jeremynicholds
First stop of the day, Biggleswade 22 miles. Bit
windy but felt pretty good.
Sep 5 2010, 9:08
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Morning has broken in Cambridge, here's hoping
legs not broken too. Unusual preparation
this morning, no porridge!!aghh
Sep 5 2010, 7:21
   
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jeremynicholds
Bye bye Cambridge...
http://plixi.com/p/43385058
Sep 5 2010, 7:10
   
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Chappo2212
Day 2:breakfast unrecognisably good vs y'day.
Legs not too bed, but then I'm not on the bike
yet! 89 today
Sep 5 2010, 7:04
   
Joteam profile
Joteam
@crispinheath ummmm legs stiff so hoping they
loosen up! We rode faster ytdy than ever have
16.5mph on avg so need to pace myself!
Sep 5 2010, 6:14
   
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jeremynicholds
Day 2 awaits : a few aches but otherwise good.
89 miles today with a few more hills.
Sep 5 2010, 6:11
   
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alisonbeech
My Garmin has died :(
Sep 5 2010, 5:58
   
Joteam profile
Joteam
Today's ride Cambridge to Oxford 90 miles today
#moneyspinners
Sep 5 2010, 5:42
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Thank you good pedestrians of Suffolk and
cambridge for waving at us cycling. Thanks to
some drivers too, but not all! U know who u r!
Sep 4 2010, 21:11
   
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garyhm
@1952panhead doing ok so far thanks
Sep 4 2010, 21:08
   
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Well done on the rugby and enjoy the film. I will
be going to bed in about half an hour!
Sep 4 2010, 19:56
   
ATMoneySpinners
Brilliant first day. Flat first 50 miles, a few gentle
hills and into Cambridge by 4.30. Enjoying
a guinness over dinner
Sep 4 2010, 18:42
   
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@GavanWaldron Thanks Gavan - pretty tired and
tomorrow is an extra 10 miles!!
Sep 4 2010, 17:41
   
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garyhm
Proof that nick is faster than a jet fighter!
http://plixi.com/p/43248342
Sep 4 2010, 17:19
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Great performances from first time
#Moneyspinners, everyone looked strong and
focused and we're so much more compact
than last year, fab day
Sep 4 2010, 17:05
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
So that's day 1! Perfect weather, rolling roads,
great company and legs felt very strong. Enjoying
it more than last year. I love cycling!
Sep 4 2010, 16:58
   
cdbread profile
cdbread
After 85 miles of cycling I notice I still have
dimples on my b*m. Not sure it would be
proper to ask the Angels to massage them out.
Sep 4 2010, 16:57
   
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jeremynicholds
Paul Pester : all style!
http://plixi.com/p/43239589
Sep 4 2010, 16:29
   
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Chappo2212
Day 1, 85 miles, no sign of the bike dinosaur
yet-megasaurarse! Massage booked for
620pm-think I could get used to this
cycling lark!
Sep 4 2010, 16:21
   
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alisonbeech
Enjoying bath in hotel in Cambridge - 84 ish miles,
3k+ calories burned, 5h 45 in saddle. Feeling
good so far!
Sep 4 2010, 16:19
   
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jeremynicholds
Finished day 1. 85 miles. A good workout. Team
looking good so far.
Sep 4 2010, 16:05
   
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jeremynicholds
Bikes 1, 2, 3 @ 70 miles. Though Bike 1 (Gary) is
somewhat further ahead!
Sep 4 2010, 16:04
   
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Joteam
Day one done now in Cambridge lovely route not
tooo many hills and lots of cake:)
Sep 4 2010, 15:54
   
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patrickwaldo
Day 1 finished. Legs ache, bum aches, shoulders
ache, feet ache and today was supposed to be
the easiest day!!
Sep 4 2010, 15:43
   
n1ckma
Forgot how much road kill you get to see cycling
across england
Sep 4 2010, 14:23
   
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Joteam
We have done 71 miles we are twaving!!!
( that is a mass tweet btw!)
Sep 4 2010, 14:22
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Final snack stop at about 70 miles, feeling good,
everyone else looking good too. We are
looking compact today
Sep 4 2010, 14:20
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
4 post offices passed, 55 miles done, lovely pace,
great views and now time for lunch, heavenly!
Sep 4 2010, 12:15
   
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jeremynicholds
Hard cycling deserves hard massage!
Sep 4 2010, 12:15
   
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alisonbeech
Lunch stop. 55 miles done. Feeling good :)
Sep 4 2010, 12:06
   
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jeremynicholds
The race to lunch (ie. The masseuses). 56 miles
down. Pretty fast pace (20mph).
Sep 4 2010, 11:50
   
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Chappo2212
Bib shorts and the call of nature - not a good
combination! 37 miles down
Sep 4 2010, 10:33
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Snack stop 2 at 36 miles just over 2 hours, we
are flying. Time for peanut butter and jam
sandwich http://plixi.com/p/43186604
Sep 4 2010, 10:16
   
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jeremynicholds
39 miles in - time for a snack
http://plixi.com/p/43186434
Sep 4 2010, 10:14
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Beautiful morning, good to leave Lowestoft! First
20 miles down, sunny, rolling roads, glorious !!!
Sep 4 2010, 10:11
   
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jeremynicholds
18 miles in - nice and easy to start -getting some
jet propulsion for the remainder of
the ride http://plixi.com/p/43179280
Sep 4 2010, 9:06
   
caspianWoods
The faffing has commenced!
Sep 4 2010, 7:17
   
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jeremynicholds
Up early and raring to go after a somewhat
broken nights sleep next to ironically
named Hush Hush nightclub!
http://plixi.com/p/43159595
Sep 4 2010, 6:19
   
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Chappo2212
@Ianjamespoulter good luck to your Ma. just
starting 580 mile cycle over Eng, Wales & Ireland,
for cancer support www.moneyspinners.org.uk
Sep 4 2010, 6:10
   
Joteam profile
Joteam
Up and getting ready for 90 mile bike ride 1st day
of #moneyspinners today! We r in Lowestoft and
hopefully ok weather!
Sep 4 2010, 5:14
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Woken up by posse of east Anglian pigeons
camped by my window, why me?!?! Why can't
they go to the yate's that kept me awake
last night!?!
Sep 4 2010, 5:00
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Lolling forward to tomorrows ride, and with faffing
done then sleep beckons. Night world
Sep 3 2010, 22:30
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Jedi cyclists often do this ! RT @alisonbeech:
Wish I could levitate for sleeping so I don't
have to be in contact with mattress
Sep 3 2010, 22:28
   
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alisonbeech
Yucky yucky yucky hotel. Trying not touch
anything. Wish I could levitate for sleeping so
I don't have to be in contact with mattress
Sep 3 2010, 21:53
   
Chappo2212 profile
Chappo2212
OMG - ex HBOS employee Rachel Reeves on
Newsnight espousing views on taxing banks! lol
Sep 3 2010, 21:43
   
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Chappo2212
Found dead cat in hotel room, obviously didn't
survive attempt to prove if indeed was room to
swing it!! Great to meet everyone & ready 2go
Sep 3 2010, 21:41
   
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jeremynicholds
All set now. Tour briefing mentioned sunshine
and tailwinds. How good is that?
Sep 3 2010, 21:34
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Arrived in Lowestoft, doubt I'll be coming back
again! On plus side just met a really nice bunch to
cycle with http://plixi.com/p/43075144
Sep 3 2010, 21:29
   
cdbread profile
cdbread
Peleton eating fish & chips with lashings of bread
& butter
Sep 3 2010, 19:40
   
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Chappo2212
@garyhm here and just attempting to decant
stuff into day bags etc! Will be in bar area
for 730ish
Sep 3 2010, 18:00
   
cdbread profile
cdbread
Sitting in a curry house in lowestoft Pre ride carb
loading with possibility of extra propulsion
tmrw
Sep 3 2010, 17:57
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
@alisonbeech outstanding! it's a better journey
than last year to lands end, that seemed to
take all day!
Sep 3 2010, 17:36
   
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alisonbeech
@garyhm Just pulling into station at Lowestoft :)
Sep 3 2010, 17:27
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Read fignon's "when we were young and care
free" over summer, good read and brought back
memories of 1980s. Dying at 50 is desperately
early
Sep 3 2010, 17:20
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
So #Moneyspinners, who has arrived in Lowestoft
and who's travelling? I'm hoping to be there
4 8pm. Hope bike's made it already?!?
Sep 3 2010, 17:16
   
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garyhm
@Chappo2212 what no bunting for us! Surely
some mistake!
Sep 3 2010, 17:13
   
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jeremynicholds
On route to Lowestoft. Big ride begins tomorrow.
Good to see that the Evening Standard are
behind us. http://tweetphoto.com/43035285
Sep 3 2010, 17:03
   
cdbread profile
cdbread
On the train K alerts me I have the wrong day
flight booked from Cork Big thx to Lu for remidial
action Big hugs to K for being alert
Sep 3 2010, 16:39
   
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Chappo2212
Lowestoft - the most easterly point in England.
All inland from here until Fishguard!
http://yfrog.com/mt720ej
Sep 3 2010, 16:37
   
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alisonbeech
On train to Lowestoft with bike, the luggage and
hundreds of people and bikes! Loving
that my bike has its own ticket.
Sep 3 2010, 16:12
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
An 8 day cycle ride of nearly 600 miles starts with
a boris bike to Liverpool st! I'm on my way
to Lowestoft!
Sep 3 2010, 16:10
   
Joteam profile
Joteam
@MargaretBurnsid we start off at 8am!! :)
Sep 3 2010, 15:16
   
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garyhm
@ambrosemcginn cu there tonight big man!
Sep 3 2010, 12:14
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
@limewoodhotel thanks for a wonderful weekend
over the bank holiday, fantastic setting,
great food, wonderful service
Sep 3 2010, 12:13
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
@1ookmumnohands thanks for a totally briliant
cycle service this week I'm all set
for east to west for barnardo's - Gary glider!
Sep 3 2010, 12:11
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
@alisonbeech your training will pay dividends,
get in the zone, cycle at your pace.
There's nothing hilly till day 3
Sep 3 2010, 11:39
   
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garyhm
@Chappo2212 honestly it looks fine, just
remember pain is temporary, giving in lasts
forever!
Sep 3 2010, 11:36
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
@n1ckma it's much easier than last year, scale
can hide short climbs, but nothing above 2%
until day 3 with some 4% and 3.5kft climbing!
Sep 3 2010, 11:34
   
ambrosemcginn
Bunch of work stuff to finish and then packing
and then get to lowestoft....MMmm
planning not so great
Sep 3 2010, 8:08
   
Chappo2212 profile
Chappo2212
Bikes precariously attached to car! What ain't in,
ain't coming - unless they sell it in
Lowestoft!?
Sep 3 2010, 7:28
   
Chappo2212 profile
Chappo2212
Bike helmet, shoes, kit for 7 days, medical supplies
and clothes for evening, into small bag?! Errr ...
Doesn't work!
Sep 3 2010, 6:59
   
alisonbeech profile
alisonbeech
Trouble sleeping so researched the hotels on our
trip. Delighted that several have pools
and a couple have a spa. Bliss :)
Sep 3 2010, 0:03
   
Chappo2212 profile
Chappo2212
Packing too hard, postponed until morning.
Picked shirts up, look good, cheers Griz.
Check out www.pro4sport.co.uk
Sep 2 2010, 22:57
   
cdbread profile
cdbread
Rucksack loaded, belly full, bike serviced and
polished, ready to roll
Sep 2 2010, 20:32
   
caspianWoods
Trying to resist shiny kit syndrome
Sep 2 2010, 20:24
   
alisonbeech profile
alisonbeech
OMG this is seriously complicated packing! Bike
stuff. Evening stuff. Mending/comforting
body stuff. Pamper stuff. Into a smallish
bag. Mmm
Sep 2 2010, 19:49
   
Joteam profile
Joteam
@MargaretBurnsid thanks so much x
Sep 2 2010, 19:25
   
alisonbeech profile
alisonbeech
Instead of just getting on with everything I need
to do I'm faffing about wondering where
to start!!
Sep 2 2010, 18:13
   
alisonbeech profile
alisonbeech
@garyhm If you're saying OMG then I'm seriously
worried!!!!
Sep 2 2010, 18:11
   
jeremynicholds profile
jeremynicholds
Bike ready, kit ready, body ready as it'll ever be ...
and blue sky overhead ... Let's get riding!
Sep 2 2010, 17:56
   
Chappo2212 profile
Chappo2212
@garyhm wishing I'd not read your tweet!
Sep 2 2010, 17:53
   
n1ckma
@garyhm How tasty? Any 10+ percenters? Not
til day 3 right?
Sep 2 2010, 17:18
   
n1ckma
Dropped bike and toothbrush off at Metrobank
this PM. Opened an a/c whilst at it. Nice people.
Everyone should have one ;-)
Sep 2 2010, 17:17
   
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patrickwaldo
Just over 36 hours to go to the start and the
nerves are really kicking in!!
Sep 2 2010, 16:54
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
I've finished reviewing the Moneyspinners East
to West ride on Mapmyride.com, 8 days,
nearly 600 miles and some tasty climbs.
OMG!
Sep 2 2010, 15:37
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Currently reading
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/garyhm who's
raising money for Barnardo's by cycling
from Lowestoft to Dingle!
Sep 2 2010, 15:34
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
@nickipiercy outstanding!!!
Sep 2 2010, 15:07
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
RT @nickipiercy: quaaaaaaaaackers!
http://yfrog.com/7hpz6tj
Sep 2 2010, 15:06
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Personally I think it's time to get behind almunia,
arsenal's no1. He's a guy looking for form and
support, we've all been there.
Sep 2 2010, 13:35
   
n1ckma
Fortis just sponsored Patrick & Moneyspinners
?500. Patrick is starting to look like he's going
to be worth a few bob - look after him!
Sep 2 2010, 13:16
   
caspianWoods
Just about to set-off on the Coast to Coast cycle
challenge: http://lnkd.in/aZb9sA
Sep 2 2010, 12:14
   
caspianWoods
Half way to sponsor target - nothing like a
deadline: www.justgiving.com/Caspian-Woods
Sep 2 2010, 12:11
   
cdbread profile
cdbread
the air is still, sky is calm, high pressure system
sitting over the UK, lull before
the storm for next week
Sep 2 2010, 6:20
   
alisonbeech profile
alisonbeech
@garyhm Wow it looks amazing, we need some
of that but how to get it in time?!?!
Sep 1 2010, 23:42
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
@n1ckma now that's what I call carbo loading!
Sep 1 2010, 22:47
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Bike serviced, cleaned and new bar tape fitted.
We are locked and loaded!
Sep 1 2010, 22:47
   
Chappo2212 profile
Chappo2212
Weird day,all of a sudden 4pm & no lunch- v big
dinner (tea if you're from derby)
to compensate. Spent even more cash in
bike shop!
Sep 1 2010, 21:46
   
Chappo2212 profile
Chappo2212
@alisonbeech who's your other charity?
Sep 1 2010, 21:48
   
cdbread profile
cdbread
Endless roads of tarmac are on my mind, the
peleton miles ahead, I am left behind with
the recovery vehicle, my thoughts & wind
in my "hair"
Sep 1 2010, 19:08
   
Joteam profile
Joteam
Why isn't Twitter working?
Sep 1 2010, 18:32
   
cdbread profile
cdbread
New mech on bike - hopefully I can stay on
beastie whilst having to change gears. Havant to
Lowestoft via Liverpool St and Norwich - yum
Sep 1 2010, 16:02
   
n1ckma
@garyhm Had fifth helpings of Isabelle's Clafoutis
yesterday - ouf - does that count as
carbo loading?
Sep 1 2010, 9:02
   
Chappo2212 profile
Chappo2212
Just pulled into car park at Preston, can see Paul
wareham's bike on the back of his car,
looks very shiny and unused!
Sep 1 2010, 7:15
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Monster spin session tonight, felt strong, silky
smooth and pumped at close. With 3 days 2 go,
focus now on stretching and carbo loading!
Aug 31 2010, 23:08
   
Joteam profile
Joteam
4 nights sleep until we start the big bike ride
http://bit.ly/dkZXOJ - training on new
wheels was faster this wkend but wind
was not good
Aug 31 2010, 17:51
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Sad to hear of the death of Laurent Fignon, I
adored his combative challenging approach to
cycling and recall with fondness his victories
Aug 31 2010, 12:39
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Any one out there stock la gazzetta della bici
Rosso oil? Sounds like a great product
for post ride recovery?
Aug 31 2010, 12:37
   
n1ckma
Donations flying in this morning - brilliant! Plus
Jeremy has wrapped up lots of corporate
shirt sponsorship, which we'll add in
this week.
Aug 31 2010, 10:55
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Couldn't resist another quick spin this morning
on a beautiful crisp sunny morning! Arm
earners essential though, now it's breakfast time!
Aug 31 2010, 7:29
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
@Chappo2212 cleats if you've got used to them,
toe clips otherwise
Aug 30 2010, 21:25
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Spotted whilst driving into town; AT on his bike
around regents park. Good to see
Aug 30 2010, 13:54
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Last session today b4 east 2 west, intervals
around park, windy but got 42 kms in. Let's
hope my endurance is waiting to be
rediscovered!
Aug 30 2010, 13:53
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
#scotlandsbraw lochs, lassies, mull, cinema in
trucks, ferries and langavulin
Aug 29 2010, 22:16
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
So, 7 days to go before 8 days cycling from
Lowestoft to dingle. Don't feel as ready as
last year but the milage is less. I guess
we'll see
Aug 28 2010, 15:27
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
@alisonbeech it creeps up on you and that
reminds us how time can slip through
our hands. Train hard this weekend, then
taper, and eat well
Aug 28 2010, 14:58
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Today so far: fab breakfast; 100kms on smooth
rolling roads thru new forest interupted by
ponies and donkeys; away win; now sat in sun
Aug 28 2010, 14:56
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Spending weekend in the new forest with AM
feeling very loved up! Weather is beautiful
and the hotel is rather special. Life
is good!
Aug 28 2010, 14:50
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
@1ookmumnohands, Hi it's gary glider! Can bring
bike in for service and new bar tape
( I have the tape!) on Tuesday?
Aug 27 2010, 21:27
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
@dooniskea looks very refreshing!
Aug 27 2010, 21:22
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
@n1ckma get better and get stronger soon big
man
Aug 27 2010, 21:17
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
@alisonbeech great tweet, enjoy weekends
training, cu next week and good luck
Aug 27 2010, 21:12
   
n1ckma
Did I spot John Flew with a snazzy new bike?
Must be good if it's an upgrade on last year's
Condor Titanium...
Aug 27 2010, 14:51
   
n1ckma
Lower back problem recurring, so no more cycling
for me til 4th Sept to try and heal
it in time.
Aug 27 2010, 14:49
   
jeremynicholds profile
jeremynicholds
Who stole summer ?!
Aug 27 2010, 8:22
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
@1000_challenge well done chris and team,
sounds like an incredible acheivement
Aug 26 2010, 22:18
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Next time I'll take the shoe covers with me!
Crap weather
Aug 26 2010, 19:46
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Weather rubbish, but time to get on bike and do
some intervals around regents park. Is it sissy
to wear shoe covers in august?!?!
Aug 26 2010, 17:36
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Spin on tuesday was monster, good to get back
in the groove again after a while away out
on the road. Great music too
Aug 26 2010, 17:34
   
jeremynicholds profile
jeremynicholds
Back from hols and back on Brompton. Race bike
in for pre-ride service. Not done long ride
for 3 weeks now so think I'll struggle
early on.
Aug 25 2010, 22:02
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
@Chappo2212 looking forward to cycling with you
in about 10 days time. Good luck with the
final days training
Aug 25 2010, 17:35
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Off to spin class 4 first time in a while, looking
forward to it and to find out if training
paying off! Only 11 days till east to west!
Aug 24 2010, 17:38
   
garyhm profile
garyhm
Beautiful morning in London after yesterdays
biblical rain. Life is good
Aug 24 2010, 7:04
   
n1ckma
Theo, Theo, Theo!
Aug 21 2010, 15:56
   
n1ckma
84kms this morning with Les Rouleurs de Lit et
Mixe. 3 1/4 hours in a compact peloton of
12 clubbable riders. Tight lantern rouge
bien sur.
Aug 12 2010, 10:37
   
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jeremynicholds
@iansolley @jeremynicholds east of England to
west of Ireland ...900km for ' cherity' Need
to perfect the snorkel for crossing irish sea!
Aug 11 2010, 15:41
   
jeremynicholds profile
jeremynicholds
Another day of hard training for the big ride.
Practicing my breathing techniques with a
snorkel.
Aug 11 2010, 14:41
   
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jeremynicholds
Off to explore the rain forest today!
Aug 10 2010, 12:16
n1ckma
60km, 90 km rides this wk to test the damaged
back - which can't cope with the longer
distance yet. Ouch! Shame, but at least
there's hope.
Aug 8 2010, 8:14
   
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jpflew
Go
Aug 4 2010, 7:27
   
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jpflew
Training regularly for Moneyspinners East to West
trip in September but usually end up in
the pub. Is this a good thing?
Aug 4 2010, 7:21
   
caspianWoods
Nervously checking how much training fellow
MoneySpinners have been putting in
Aug 3 2010, 18:58
   
n1ckma
@garyhm yes, might have to wait til next week
for the Tourmalet...haha. Osteopath tomorrow
morning. His name is Moises, French for Moses!
Jul 26 2010, 21:40
   
n1ckma
First ride in a month yesterday following pulled
lower back. Just 20 kms before it stiffened
up completely. Fingers x ed for the days
ahead.
Jul 26 2010, 18:07
   
ATMoneySpinners
So, after Le Jog it's east to west! Looking
forward to it. Had my first long training
ride with GH-M on Saturday. Bit of work
to do...
Jul 14 2010, 15:40
   
n1ckma
Good luck on L'Etape du Tour in the Pyrenees
this weekend Gary!
Jul 14 2010, 11:03
   
n1ckma
Banks Wriggle On Hook Of Basle III
http://bit.ly/9074oW
Jun 12 2010, 8:10
   
n1ckma
Customer Management Trucks
http://bit.ly/9ULhVs
Jun 7 2010, 20:24
   
n1ckma
@garyhm Reminded me that East to West won't
be any picnic!
Jun 7 2010, 8:23
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