http://www.skylineoverseas.co.uk/forum This is an XML content feed of; Forum : Last 10 Posts Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:51:41 +0000 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:08:42 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 8.05 30 www.skylineoverseas.co.uk/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp http://www.skylineoverseas.co.uk/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.gif http://www.skylineoverseas.co.uk/forum http://www.skylineoverseas.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=262&PID=5653#5653 Author: Swanny
Subject: London to Paris May 2010
Posted: 11 Mar 2010 at 8:08am

We did our first 50 miler last weekend and it wasn't too bad.

looking at the schedule though next week is a 60 & 50 miles this takes a lot of time out of the weekend.

I must admit I'm glad I started last year.

It would be nice if thay gave you the route now as I've seen the little book they give you and in my opinion they are not that great.

Some people may want to setup sat navs(like me).

Really don't know what the big secret is.

Edited by Swanny - Today at 8:12am]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:08:42 +0000 http://www.skylineoverseas.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=262&PID=5653#5653 http://www.skylineoverseas.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=262&PID=5652#5652 Author: Burchy
Subject: London to Paris May 2010
Posted: 10 Mar 2010 at 7:37pm

Ive kinda mapped it out on the internet and will be using my Blackberry to guide me in to Crystal Palace.
Not to bothered about the hills as im from Cornwall so am use to them....
Quite keen to take in the sights as I dont get to London often....
The offer is still open for anyone interested riding to Crystal Palace from Paddington!!

www.justgiving/DarrenBurchell]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:37:16 +0000 http://www.skylineoverseas.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=262&PID=5652#5652 http://www.skylineoverseas.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=262&PID=5651#5651 Author: Caigsy
Subject: London to Paris May 2010
Posted: 10 Mar 2010 at 6:48pm

You are quite right in the not too taxing stakes. However, try and find the right route up the many hills to CP. Heading up Gypsy Hill is a non starter, you could try Central Hill, but just when you think the climb is over a small dip prepares the legs for the secondary small push.Also the road surface is shot to bits because of the snow and is in a general state most of the time. South Croxted Road leading on to Dulwich Wood Park and College Road to Crystal Palace Parade is the more direct approach, pretty easy going but long and a good bit of out of the saddle stuff to finish off. A gentle pedal up College Road is also good, but keep on it, otherwise a tricky negotiation of a busy roundabout awaits. The gentlest way is up South Croxted RD, then up Dulwich Wood Avenue, swing left and then hang a right onto Farquhar AV, and follow the road up to CP. This is by far the easiest on the old legs if you don't want to risk anything the day before the off.

Check it out on the link below



Training this end has hit a rock this week as a chest infection has decided to lumber itself on to me, thanks to one of my boys. Back out tomorrow and the rest of the week for the daily commute, hopefully a ride on Sunday, but it is Mother's Day, then a couple of days later off to Venezuela for a week rum tasting.   
The Crystal Palace]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:48:32 +0000 http://www.skylineoverseas.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=262&PID=5651#5651 http://www.skylineoverseas.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=262&PID=5650#5650 Author: ThePotters
Subject: London to Paris May 2010
Posted: 10 Mar 2010 at 3:55pm

Hi Sam
Thanks for that,will spend yet more money on heat pads now!! Sorry about your bike you could probably claim on your house insurance for replacement.
A friend suggested putting the heat pads between overboots and trainers so trainers dont get so tight.
Yes getting excited now, looking forward to it, my friend and I dont intend breaking any London to Paris records but want to do it in a reasonable way so keep on training!!]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:55:26 +0000 http://www.skylineoverseas.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=262&PID=5650#5650 http://www.skylineoverseas.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=262&PID=5649#5649 Author: Sam T
Subject: London to Paris May 2010
Posted: 10 Mar 2010 at 3:07pm

Hello The Potters!

I am having the same problem with cold feet! You can try the heat pads - you can buy re-usable ones or disposable ones from Boots and Superdrug!

They are better than cold feet - although make your trainers a bit tight!

Hope that helps

I had my bike stolen last week and so had a nightmare week trying to get a new one in time for the cycle ride and still get in the training. So gutted that someone stole whilst I was at work...Onwards and upwards though - getting very nervous and excited!

Sam xx]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:07:04 +0000 http://www.skylineoverseas.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=262&PID=5649#5649 http://www.skylineoverseas.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=262&PID=5648#5648 Author: ThePotters
Subject: London to Paris May 2010
Posted: 10 Mar 2010 at 1:13pm

Hi Georgie
There is a suggested training schedule on the skyline site.
I have found spinning classes good and will continue going to them even though also training on bike.
Good luck see you soon!!]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:13:20 +0000 http://www.skylineoverseas.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=262&PID=5648#5648 http://www.skylineoverseas.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=262&PID=5647#5647 Author: Georgi5650
Subject: London to Paris May 2010
Posted: 10 Mar 2010 at 1:02pm

I'm worried and scared!

I was going out alot before christmas but just haven't been able to motivate myself since. It is 8 weeks today till we leave and I need an intense training course to get myself fit and ready for this.

Has anyone got any good tips. Any ideas on whether I should go out everyday or every other day? I want to be able to make it and am ready to do some serious training but just need to know what the best steps are to take from here on.

Any advice would be much appreciated please!]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:02:42 +0000 http://www.skylineoverseas.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=262&PID=5647#5647 http://www.skylineoverseas.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=317&PID=5646#5646 Author: ThePotters
Subject: Edinburgh Team
Posted: 10 Mar 2010 at 12:09pm

Hi Edinburgh

When you doin your ride? Are you cycling from Edinburgh to the start point!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOL]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:09:31 +0000 http://www.skylineoverseas.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=317&PID=5646#5646 http://www.skylineoverseas.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=262&PID=5645#5645 Author: ThePotters
Subject: London to Paris May 2010
Posted: 10 Mar 2010 at 12:06pm

Hi Lads and Lasses
Our bike training is going well now weather picked up, did a 30 miler and 40 miler over weekend,
anybody got any tips on keeping feet warm, we have socks and overshoes on!!but toes go numb.Help!!!!!!!!]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:06:09 +0000 http://www.skylineoverseas.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=262&PID=5645#5645 http://www.skylineoverseas.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=305&PID=5644#5644 Author: Phippa345
Subject: London 2 Paris June 2010
Posted: 10 Mar 2010 at 9:18am

Hey everyone! I signed up to this ride SO late! I managed to raise the 80% though. I noticed someone was having trouble with fundraising, the way i did it was I got my local supermarket to let me sell raffle tickets over two days for an easter hamper! I made £350! Its simple, the hamper only cost £20.
I'm a bit bummed as i'm still struggling to get hold of a decent road bike, I'm going begging today. fingers crossed!]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:18:33 +0000 http://www.skylineoverseas.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=305&PID=5644#5644