Hi y'all
We've got a bank holiday in France today so what best than to sneak in a cheeky little 75 miler in the sunshine. It really has been cracking weather since I got back from Joburg, I think I brought the sun with me! I'm not getting a tan due to the excessive suntan lotion I'm applying but I've had a few nasty experiences so best to be safe than sorry. You'll notice the route is fairly similar to previous rides, once you get rid of the first and last 45mins out of the way normally the traffic is light and there isn't much built up areas so it's a nice place to ride my bike. Lots more cyclists about today, maybe cos I got up at a reasonable hour, and had a bit of a duel with 2 guys. First one joined the road ahead of me as we were starting the climb out of Paris. I went the easy way today but it's still quite a grind. Anyway he stayed exactly the same distance ahead of me for about 20 mins on the drags and undulations before he made it through a set of lights and I didn't. Saw him later and he wasn't going so hard anymore;-). then on the way home caught someone else and he followed me for about 6 miles but then at last he drifted off as I forgot to change gear for the hardest false flat and that was a bit much for him ;-)
We've got another bank holiday Monday so 3 rides back to back is going to be a challenge. The mighty Tigers are playing Sunday so that will be a short one but the other 2 will be similar to today I think if I can manage it.
Oopps, here's the ride for those who look at such things...
http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/invitation/email/accept.mb?senderPk.pkValue=216611&unitSystemPkValue=2&episodePk.pkValue=5612948
TTFN
Nathan Evington
28/02/77 - 03/11/07
About Nathan
Nathan, was a big chap in more ways than one. He was always to be found at the centre of the action, telling it exactly as it was – loudly!
In fact, Nathan was in such a hurry to make his impact on the world, he arrived on a cold February morning 8 weeks early. He was so premature that he spent his first month in hospital, and at the time was one of the youngest babies in Hedon Road hospital to survive!
Cycling played a huge part in Nathan’s life. He loved the film American Flyers and watched it many times. In it, there is a scene where the main character does the "torture test" which involved running on a treadmill for as long as possible before ending the test by hitting the "chicken" switch. After Nathan’s diagnosis of cardiomyopathy in 2004, he was actually quite excited to discover that he would be required to do his own "torture test" and spent a good deal of time psyching himself up for a good performance. In fact, he was so determined that it was ultimately the doctor, his Mum and the technician who had to drag him off, as Nathan refused to give in himself.
Cycling also revealed Nathan’s talent for remembering facts and figures. He was our very own walking cycling encyclopaedia. He loved to test his friends and show off his knowledge, and he was always the person you would want on your pub quiz team.
Nathan was determined to live life to the full, and unbeknown to his Mum he began playing in a football team a few years ago. The cat was out of the bag when a new football trophy took pride of place on the mantelpiece one evening. Nathan was very proud of himself and his team-mates, although I am reliably informed that Nathan was valued more for his enthusiastic participation, rather than his football talents – which led to his shots on goal just missing the target – 100% of the time!
Nathan was the life and soul of any party and loved to dance. He would always take to the dance floor first, and was quite happy to dance alone. However, his infectious enthusiasm always encouraged others to join him.
Nathan was a kind man, and always generous to a fault – on the benefit of his Mum and brother. He had a very special sense of humour – one he shared with his brother – and left his mark on everyone he met.
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