Winter 2021 - TCF Newsletter | www.tcf.org.uk 3 countless cycling training “programs” we were kind of ready to at least attempt it! The first day could not have got off to a worst start. The van had a flat and for the first time in almost a month the heavens opened up and we experienced torrential rain - in fact in rained solidly for the next five days!!! I constantly battled my cycle sat nav which was hell bent on taking me on really busy A-roads! The A30 in Cornwall is one that is very dangerous and there were times I felt really vulnerable however I heard Stevie’s voice telling me these words “I’ve got your back dad.” I used this sentence many times throughout the journey as some days where tougher than others. Lows include; being hit off my bike in Bridgewater, a constant saddle sore, a re-occurring knee injury, 11 days of constant rain, 30 mph headwinds in Scotland, snow and 18% hill climbs and getting very lost on a few occasions! The highlights, however, sure outweighed the tough days! Brief highlights include; our relationship absolutely blossomed, we fell back in love with each other; the scenery in this country is second to none and there were times the views of this countryside made me emotional; the help from people (mostly down to me getting lost). Visiting the TCF Memorial Garden in Perth and, of course, reaching the end!!! I would just like to thank a few people who made this possible; TCF, family and friends for their support and of course none of this would have been possible without my partner Su who was a complete rock throughout the entire journey. Some of the things I asked you do (especially around my saddle sores) are best kept to ourselves, but the support you gave me made it possible. For you Stevie Dad x Just for fun I got some stats together; • Total distance; 922 miles or 1483.8 kilometers • Average daily distance; 35.04 miles or 56.3 kilometers • Total time cycling; 95.36 hours or 3 days 9 hours cycling • Average daily cycling; 3.6 hours • Average daily speed 9.8 mph or 15.77 kph • Total climb; 48,818 feet or 14,874 meters • Average Daily climb;1,495 or 455.6 meters • Total calories burnt; 38,884 • Average daily calories burnt; 1,495 • Estimated RPM based on daily average of 9.8 mph or 15.77 kph; 70 • (Just for fun) Estimated revolutions for entire journey (based on averages); 400,512 • NO PUNCTURES!!!
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