Wow the time is nearly here, even though I am not sure what the fitness levels are like of the other people on the ride – I want to set myself a personal challenge of finishing in the top 5 every day.  Will let you know post the event if I managed to achieve that.

On Saturday went to the gym and did a general workout – running, rowing, weights etc..

On Sunday – went to the cycling club and did 53 miles – Maidenhead, Marlow, Henley, Twyford and back..

Started to use the energy drinks/gels and they really make a difference as by the time I got home I felt like i still had the energy to cycle another 30 miles. 

My step father was down for the weekend so took him out for a short cycle of 13 miles. (Eton, Windsor, Datchet, Langley, Iver)

On another note I have just got a job abroad in Germany, start on 4 August so the end of my cycle challenge, gym membership has all come at the right time.  Moving alone is going to be a huge challenge for me (New job, people, country, language, friends) etc just got to make sure I can deliver what I said I can.  Also hope I can find a badminton & cycling club out there otherwise I will get bored.

Well this is my last post pre event so watch this space and the next post will have my thoughts after the event and hopefully links with my pictures.

Wish me luck and until next time.

Kaleem