Plans for the games...

As you can see, I'm taking part in the Lets Go Ride A Bike Summer Games!

Here is my rough plan for the next three weeks...

May 17-June 6: Social Cycling

Go on a group ride:

On May 31st in my local City of Portsmouth, there is a group ride and picnic to focus attention on the heath and welleing aspects of cycling. To get to Portsmouth is a 10 mile cycle in it's own right, so that will be a 20 mile ride too. Mr E and myself, and possibly Thor and some of his Valhalla friends will be joining us.

Leave a nice note on a bike, or say hi to a cyclist at a red light

I am making some cute notes that I can leave on bikes, with little illustrations on and such. I'm also taking the time to say 'Good Day' to every cyclist I pass or see on my travels. Most just look at me, and I just keep smilling. :-)

Schedule a bike date with a friend or partner — dress up!

Mr E will be escorting me on a mystery date next week. It may be an evening picnic, or it may be a meal in a restaurant. I will be sure and get dressed up to the nines and take plenty of pictures for this!

Recruit a non-biking friend for a ride

I've a couple of people in mind for this...

Ride with your family

My sister, brother-in-law and two nephews all have bikes and like by some lovely cycle tracks, some lakes and even a beach. I think I will encourage them to join me on a bit of an explore of their local area.

Typically, on the 7th June, I'm going to Centreparcs with my whole family, Nan included, and there would be plenty of oppertunity for family based cycling, but I'm sure the next section of the games will provide loads of ideas for us!

As promised, here are the most up to date pictures of Cherry Mellow (My favorite Velo) on our way home from work yesterday. We ride along bridleways, cyclepaths, along a river, past an abbey and only a bit on the roads. The road parts of the journey can be a bit hairy and there are a couple of hefty hills in there, too. All fun!