Rob and I met at the weekend for a final meeting to discuss preparations. That's it! We're both ready for the off in just over 6 weeks and both looking forward to getting going.
Huge thanks to all who have donated to our charities so far, either on-line or in person. Anyone willing to donate, just needs to click, please, on the name of the charity below that they would like to give to:
- My charities are Cancer Research UK and Alzheimer's Research UK.
- Rob's charity is Children's Liver Disease Foundation.
Alternatively, please feel free to just collar us (or our wives) when you see us!!
The weather where Rob (Devon) and I (Worcestershire) live continues to frustrate but we've been training as best we can in our own different ways and we're confident that fitness shouldn't be a problem (I hope that isn't tempting fate).
I had said that I would start to post recent weather conditions along our intended cycle route but yesterday's weather in Biarritz was hail and 8C temperature, which is much as it is in the midlands. So, on a more positive note, these are the forecast ranges of highest temperatures over the next 10 days along our route, starting in northern Spain and working northwards:
Santander 14 - 22C
Biarritz 11 - 22C
La Rochelle 10 - 18C
Vannes 9 - 12C
Morlaix (Roscoff area) 9 - 14C
By comparison, the forecast for the same period in the midlands is 6 - 9C so our cycle trip at least promises warmer conditions. Phew!
