Life is full of those questions you just feel like you need an answer for. Unfortunately more and more of those questions I ask seem to start with “I wonder if it’s possible to…” and then end in some ridiculous solo, endurance challenge. While thinking about challenges for 2018 last year, one such thought occurred … Continue reading Can you cycle around the M25?
Planning for what next…2019
Writing this blog has taken a while, it started as a lot of messy sentences around how I’ve felt about this year, what I’ve done and what I still want to do. So I’ve ended up splitting into two separate posts. The first is a focus on what I want to get out of 2019. … Continue reading Planning for what next…2019
Sisu – the unmeasurable trait
Sisu is a Finnish concept, a word used to describe their national character. Although there is not literal translation in to English, ‘Gutsy’ is often used as a close approximation, Sisu is said to be a grim, gritty, white-knuckle form of courage that is typically presented in situations where success is against the odds. It is … Continue reading Sisu – the unmeasurable trait
The 5 Cities Challenge – Itinerary
Unbelievably it’s been 12 weeks since I took on the Pure Three Peaks challenge, cycling the 450 miles between and then walking up each of the three highest peaks in the UK. It was a good test and loads of fut but am I ready for the biggest challenge yet? In November 2017 I cycled … Continue reading The 5 Cities Challenge – Itinerary
I’m not loving it
“You must love doing this!” "It must be so much fun!" Questions I am sure many people are asked and ask themselves on a regular basis. Whether it is about our work, a holiday, a hobby or a sport – we hope that we do the things we do because we enjoy doing them, because … Continue reading I’m not loving it
Looking to the next challenge
I am a big believer in setting goals. This really has been the basis of my journey so far, setting a goal and then pushing myself a little harder with each one. In 2017 I started by signing up for a Half Marathon and finished the year cycling the 950 miles from John O’Groats to … Continue reading Looking to the next challenge
The Pure Three Peaks – Complete
Tuesday - the day of the trains For a variety of reasons I was unable to take the Sleeper train to Fort William and as such spent the day travelling up to my starting point. Setting off from Little Kimble at 5:11am I arrived in Fort William, via London Euston and then Glasgow, at 4:20pm. … Continue reading The Pure Three Peaks – Complete
June Miles – a round up
June...always a big month for me with kids and family birthdays, so with all the party’s and presents was there any time left for training? Week 1 A total of just over 19 miles of running (4 actual runs) and 1 cycle commute for week one, did not equal a great start. However the big … Continue reading June Miles – a round up
10 more things I’ve learnt about long distance cycling
It really is laughable how little I know about cycling – I’m not much more than an enthusiastic amateur driven by a desire to push my own limits. For me, every challenge has become an opportunity to learn something new – some things obvious, some not so much - and to get it more right … Continue reading 10 more things I’ve learnt about long distance cycling
South Coast Sprint – Day 2
Guy returns to Poole to complete his South Coast Sprint challenge in aid of Make-A-Wish UK
Guy Stapleford Ultra 