9 weeks to go - cycling in the rain ain't fun, plus a meeting with the Queen!

An early morning start and a 100 mile route through the Surrey countryside was planned this weekend, then the rain came and we did what any real man would do - stayed in doors until the rain stopped! We eventually ventured out in to the cold and wet conditions but not until late morning - a luxury we won't be able to afford during LEJOG and will have to cycle regardless of the weather (orders in for rain jackets have now been placed!). The weather brightenned up and the team managed 80+ miles.

Continuing last weeks brush with Middle England this week we went one step further; a viewing with The Queen herself! Returning from a afternoon at the Gee Gees (Epsom Derby). As her cavalcade passed by Mikey and Jim stopped and didn't know whether wave or bow, they decided to wave and were greeted with a royal wave in return (although rumour has it, The Duke of Edinburgh also gave Mikey a cheeky wink too!). 1 puncture (Joe).