Training update

With Friday (15th June) marking the end of important exams for most of us, we took the opportunity to get a 30 mile ride under our belts. With hindsight, this was perhaps the wrong option - for many of us, this was our first serious ride in over a month! It nonetheless served as a great reminder of just how fit we will need to be when we undertake the challenge in exactly two months time.

Our usual route around the edges of Knole Park, through Seal and Kemsing was coupled with a gruelling hill climb through the outskirts of Otford and the North Downs, before heading due North to West Kingsdown. We rounded Brands Hatch - taking the opportunity to have a quick break and watch some of the Mini Festival action - before heading back along the A20, reaching Farningham. The last 10 miles through Eynsford, Shoreham and Otford really took their toll, but we eventually covered our distance in just under three hours - on par with our target for the trip of 10 miles an hour.

As a result of the success of this ride, we have planned more routes during the week, as well as participating in the 'Essex Countryside' bike ride next sunday. With two months to go, our serious training is underway!