For the first ride in a very long time it didn't rain today ! Its been that bad that I had to take the seat off my bike and pour the rain water out yesterday !
Can't believe I will be in France in just over a week with the rest of the Flyers and support team, it seems to have come round really quick and I think I'm almost ready !
I did my first 100 mile ride a couple of weeks ago into the North Yorkshire Moors which was great until 50 miles from home the heavens opened and then at 80 miles I ran out of food and water ! so I thought I'd stop at one of those oh so convenient open all hrs village shops ! Unfortunately in the east Riding we don't have any of those so just fresh air to keep me going !
Today it was nice and warm with the ever present wind blowing just shy of a gale for a change which was nice , I set off to do my usual 80 mile ride over some really steep but short hills , I was a bit tired from training ride on sat but warmed up towards the end , No village shops for me, home to get a bite to eat and fill my bottles at 4hr 30 min 80 miles, a kiss for my two girls as Ollie was at nursery and back out for some more ! The motor bike was firing well after the re-fuel and on the way back a rider came past me and the old race instincts kicked in ! straight on the wheel as we crossed over the Humber Bridge he had me in the wind against the barrier ! so I went to the front to do my turn then he sprinted by me (obviously didn't want to ride with TG) this just encouraged me more ! so at 100 miles there I am sprinting to beat this guy to the end of the bridge !
Stats for today: 104 miles 17.6 av 6hrs feeling great
Cant wait to see the Tour tomorrow its the stage we're all riding on ITV4 from 12pm its live !
I'll be studying the route assessing the best possible point to launch the killer attack to be the first to the finish or maybe to make sure I'm not the last !
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.
Tuesday, 22 July 2008
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