2013, PLEASE LET 2012 KEEP ALL THE WET WEATHER

Goodbye 2012 and goodbye to all your wet weather, particularly the weather that meant the Coast 2 Coast bike ride I had planned for almost two years, had to be abandoned after just 40 miles.

The plan for the 2013 attempt is still being confirmed, but I hope to have things in place soon, once Neil, Pads and I agree on dates etc.

I’m also hoping for a support team including all our partners, who will go on to the lunch and evening destinations with food and overnight things.

The initial weather forecast for early 2013 is good, although I’m expecting snow and icy conditions to soon come around and prevent training, until then I’ll be out when I can on the bike getting ready.

I’m still struggling with my knee and hip, but it’s going to be a case of taking all the necessary precautions and treat my joints correctly, to ensure they can take me all the way.

This year’s adventure is something I’m looking forward to as I just want to complete it for the huge amount of donations that have been given for Cancer Research UK.

Whether I do another epic exercise event like this for charity is something I doubt, but I will be looking at another charity challenge, perhaps for 2014.

Training updates will be coming throughout January and beyond.