42 days and counting down ..

This has turned out to be a good week. Not only have we had some good days out, I've been able to fit in at least 30 miles in the mornings before we went. Just as well really as the coutdown has begun in earnest. 6 weeks tomorrow. Only 5 more Saturdays to get up to standard in on the hills. Had a good day today - 47 miles, including the best hills this side of the chain ferry. Round past the ferry twice and along to Hengistbury head.

We are fortunate to live in a lovely part of the country where even rides round the town have such a pleasant outlook. Despite the pessimistic forecast, I think I counted 10 spots of rain. There was even time to call in on some old friends and ask them for sponsorship. So 145 miles so far in the week.

Tomorrow will be a day off in the Isle of Wight, but then I hope to hit 50 miles via Swanage (twice) and Corfe Castle.