London to Paris 2010: Mad Dash for Train

Background

A little over 12 months ago Alex and I contemplated the idea of a cycling challenge that would be enjoyable and fun but less demanding than the 1000 mile Lands End to John O’Groats ride Alex completed the previous summer. Eventually we arrived at an idea to cycle from the London Eye to the Eiffel Tower in 3 days. Since then we have been planning, organizing and recruiting riders and supporters. On the 1st of July our team of 8 cyclists and 2 support drivers begin that challenge.

The team cyclists are Alex, Dominic, Esther, Jamie, Jonathon, Paul, Tom and I and support drivers are Colin and Dan.

We hope to maintain this blog over the coming journey.

Sunday, 4 July 2010

Mad Dash for Train

Well last day was warm but the puncture fairy had one last cruel hand to play.... Following Paul through the manic Paris traffic I then had a rear puncture.... So with about 300mtr to go I had to run in with the bike in the heat of the day.. Then we had to find the baggage place to drop the bikes off, all well signposted of course....... Grrrrrrrr eventually found it, to then see the luggage guys drive off to load the train... We stood around waiting and waiting and waiting.... Talk of some going back now and others to maybe get another train..... Then the luggage men appeared and bikes loaded up.... Mad sprint and run to checkin to only see the biggest Que. ever..z so we sort off found the end and joined in..... Sweating a lot.... Got on train and now almost in London.... Just hope the bikes are on this train......... Soon find out :-)

Jamie