In 2012 I am challenging myself by riding the Tour de France
– from my living room...
Well, I couldn’t really afford to go to France and probably don’t
have the fitness to do the actual Tour, so I figure this is the next best
thing. I have hired a spin cycle, appointed my boyfriend my DS, argued for late
starts using flex-time at work and organised my lounge room in St Kilda, Melbourne to create as
realistic environment as possible. I’ve got organic gels, shaved legs (I
am a girl) and a muddy Skoda.
When the Tour climbs the Tourmalet- I’ll be on the toughest
setting.
When Cav sprints to the line- I’ll be out of the saddle.
When theres a crash- I’ll probably acquire some carpet burn.
When Cav sprints to the line- I’ll be out of the saddle.
When theres a crash- I’ll probably acquire some carpet burn.
Why am I doing this?
I am not a cyclist. In fact I’m really not that fit. So why
am I doing this? Generally, I aim to fulfil four main objectives (in rough priority
order):
- To ride the Tour!: Do I really need to say more? Its a life long dream (of the past 2 months).
- Get fit in the middle of winter: I really need a mid-winter goal.
- For shits and giggles: I am sure my friends will find some comedic value in my efforts.
- For charity: It really is all about me, but if you wanted to, I’d take it as a great sign of support if you made a donation to Bicycles for Humanity. This is a great local volunteer run charity that fixes up old unwanted bikes and gives them to people in developing countries. The most I ever rode was during a year I spent volunteering in Tonga in the Pacific Islands. I didn’t have a car and there was no reliable public transport, so my bike got me to work, the market and allowed me keep in contact with friends. I’ve seen first-hand what a difference a bike can make to a person living in a developing country.
To donate please go to my Everyday Hero donation page (...and click on 'donate'):
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