This is Actually Happening!

Hi friends and colleagues! Here's another snapshot of progress on my Child.org cycle ride this year...


Since my last update, I'm pleased to say that all the formalities around the registration have been completed, and it's suddenly become very real - I'm going to Kenya in November! Now it's time to book my flights ✈️ 🌍

Training is still going well, and with the football season now finished I can start doing some back-to-back rides at the weekend. 60 miles a day is fine - but 120 miles over two days is a big step up! Riding this distance in Kenya every day for five days will be a huge endurance challenge, but I'm going to make sure I'm ready for it! 💪 🚴

The generosity of sponsors continues to be humbling, and the kindness and support shown in each message make the aching legs feel a little better.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/dave-ross-1

Thanks everyone, and hope you have a wonderful week 🙂

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