Eynsham to Paris

The Eynsham Road Runners are a busy and highly organised bunch.  Each year they take part in many events and organise many of their own.  I've been privileged enough to take part in their triathlon, the 100 mile relay and various of their more social activities.  Even though I'm not a member, they still welcome me with open arms and a motivating word or two.  Although they're all stronger runners than me, I tend to get involved in cycling or triathlon events with them so I can more or less hold my own in these events.

Over the last couple of years the ladies of the club have organised a team for the Three Peaks Challenge where the aim is to get a team of people up and down the three tallest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales in just 24 hours - including travel time between them.  They've now "been there and done that" so this year they've opted for something slightly different.

Lesley has hit upon the idea of an Eynsham to Paris bike ride.  The ride will take about 4 days at a steady pace (70-100 miles per day), including a ferry from Folkestone. 

The first training session last weekend was surprisingly tough. We went at a very steady pace - perhaps 15 miles per hour - but in total I cycled about 80km so was pretty knackered by the end of it. I obviously need to do some serious work before next July...