Bike Shopping

Last night we went to Evans Cycles in Waterloo to test ride a few bikes.We learnt some important lessons - a) we know nothing about bikes and b) they are bloomin' expensive. 

Whilst the test ride was pretty useful to get sizing and requirements right, we agreed our total mileage on road bikes up to this point was probably around a mile between us - quite a lot of work to do in the next few months!

It was not a successful trip, but we did have a couple of beers and a nice meal at Wahaca on the South Bank - and we're heading back to test ride some more on Friday!

The Challenge

In August 2013, we’ll depart on our bikes from the Riverside Pub by Vauxhall Bridge and cycle 700 miles to Chamonix.

When we arrive in Chamonix, and after a few days technical training, we’ll summit Mt Blanc.

And when we reach the 4,800m peak, we’ll paraglide from the top.

Having never cycled any serious distance, never paraglided and never used crampons or ice axes, this is an ambitious challenge. But we are up to it. And we would love you to help us support two fantastic charities.