Just arrived at the family gathering. Should be a great day although there will be a few faces missing this year I’m sure that we will all be able to have a lovely time. The presents are under the tree, and the secret Santa presents are ready too. Let’s see what everyone ends up with …
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A Massive Thank You To You All!!!
From all the riders in The Brotherhood that took part in the 2013 Nightrider event to raise money for Dystonia, we would like to say; Thank You to all those who sponsored us with your hard earned cash this year. The response has been amazing and we are so happy that we have …
Last Chance To Donate
In a few days time, The Brotherhood Bike Rides sponsorship page will close to donations if you didn’t get the chance before, or your forgot but wanted to provide us with a little donation, then now is the time to do it. The last chance before the sponsorship page closes. We have done a fantastic …
Half Way Around And On Track.
So we are doing really well. We are now about half way round the circuit and as you can see from maps and pictures really enjoying ourselves. It’s not all easy! There have been several really difficult hills. And everyone’s legs are starting to feel tired. If you can, please sponsor us to show your …
Just About Ready
Ok so this is it. We are just about ready for the off we have everything packed and ready to go. Bikes have had their last check over helmets and high via are on. All we have to do is be told when to go. Wish us luck or better still sponsor us! Brotherhood Bike …
Setup Is Everything.
The Brotherhood Check In – When you ride a bike you sort of forget that it is in actual fact a machine and as such has moving parts and components that wear. You might ask why does this matter and what are they going on about? Well let us tell you. When you ride these …
A Ride To Swimming and Back.
Simon Key check in – So the idea today was to combine both swimming and riding the bike to give me a double work out. You will see from the MAP TRACK that I left the timer on while in the pool so that I could keep both parts of the ride on the same …
What Goes Down, Must Go Up!
Simon Key Check In – Today’s ride was not about distance but more to do with performance. To test to see what my fitness level was like. With training for events in the past we have built up a memory for curtain routes and this is a good way guage your current fitness level. This …
Back On The Bikes Again.
Check In From – Simon Key and Roger Key. Finally, some good weather. No swimming this morning because Kim was at work so though that we would make the best of the good weather. Went out for a bike ride that would test us out as the weather was still only 8 Degrees. Roger decided …
One Length For Each Week Of The Year.
Check In From – Simon Key Sounds odd but the normal session that I have been following for the past few weeks has been good but I was feeling particularly energetic on Tuesday so decided to add just a couple of extra fast paced laps to the main swim. Doing this pushed me back out …