Neil's Cyclathon

Day 30 - Final day of the Cyclathon and also Day 3 of The Five Counties Challenge. Feeling a tad tired but chuffed that I've managed to do more than expected and also that, with your help, have managed to raise a decent chunk of money for Helen's Fund. Early indications show that I have well over £2,000 pledged given the miles I've done.

So today, after a hearty breakfast I set off back towards home. The trouble was that I was heading from West to East, whilst the wind was heading from East to West. Not a great combination!! The last 20 miles or so were hard going!

Miles today: 64.9
Miles this tour: 212.9
Miles this month: 865.7
Estimated ride time this month: 58 hours

The counties that I travelled through over the past 3 days were: Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire & Wiltshire and then back through Oxfordshire.

I've really enjoyed getting out and about on the bike, particularly the longer tours. I've seen parts of the UK that I've never seen before and probably will never see again. Blessed by the weather gods all month I think as well!

Good fun, great cause.

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Just enjoyed a cheeky pint to celebrate the end of Neil's Cyclathon and The Five Counties Challenge! Full details to follow...

Day 29 - and Day 2 of The Five Counties Challenge. Great ride today along a variety of roads and surfaces. Quite a lot of towpaths which, whilst generally flat, can exact a toll on the nether regions!

Broke through the 750 mile target for the month and I still have to get home. Currently holed up at a nice village pub with rooms. What's not to like!

Back home tomorrow which should get me to the 200 miles over the three days and around 850 in total for the month.

Miles today: 77.1
Miles this tour: 148.0
Miles this month: 800.8

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Day 2...

Just about to set off on Day 2 of The Five Counties Challenge! Resuming on Route 5 up to Bromgrove and then over to Droitwich Spa to pick up Sustrans Route 45. Then it's Route 45 to Worcester > Gloucester and then Route 41 down to Frampton on Severn for tonights stop over.

Sun is shining:-)

Day 28 - Is also Day 1 of the 'Five Counties Challenge'. Because I can, I'm aiming to cycle 200 miles in 3 days through 5 counties.

Miles today: 70.9
Total miles: 723.7
Counties: 3 (Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire)
'Masons Arms' spotted: 2

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Witney Finished Cycle at 17:22, Witney, time 4:59:09, distance 70.93 miles, average 14.23 mph.

This is great news - your support and donations are going to make a difference!!

Fundraisers unite to help terminally ill Helen Davies raise £90,000 for cancer treatment FRIENDS and strangers have gone the extra mile to raise more than £10,000 in just one month to help fund vital cancer treatment for a terminally-ill Swansea woman. People inspired by Helen...

Day 27 - Still recovering from the epic Welsh win, I went out for a ride with some of the ladies section of the Sutton Cycling Club:-) Cycling as it's meant to be - nice gentle pace, glorious autumnal sunshine and a stop at the pub!

Miles today: 21.9
Total miles: 652.8
Cheeky pints: Just the 1

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Day 25 - Went out for a good spin this afternoon but really felt it in my legs! Decided to collect or 'bag' sets of villages. So today I 'bagged':

Under Wychwoods: 2 (Shipton and Milton)
Westcotes: 2 (Nether and Church)
Rissingtons: 3 (Upper, Little and Great)
Barringtons: 2 (Great and Little)

Miles today: 51.4
Total miles: 630.9
Miles remaining (to 750 target): 119

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Day 24 - Really? Already? Light training ride today before a more interesting ride planned for tomorrow.

Miles today: 20.6
Total miles: 579.5
Miles remaining (to 750 target): 171
Average miles per day to target: 28 (and a bit)

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