Cambridge Combustibles

                   ’ U scream ,I scream, we all scream for Ice Cream’ …We rode out and back to support the many heroic cyclists braving the glorious blistering heat beating down on the London to Cambridge. Hats off to the Posties cycling on post office issue bikes as well as the many other participants. One observation we made was that  Considering the number of first timers struggling to remain hydrated ,the profit making promoters  Bike Events should have provided more water stations along the route.

The above comment was heard spoken as we closed in on Oxford after a strong 80 plus mile head wind  battering!  against that wind we covered 91 miles in the saddle for 7hrs 25mins.   For the return trip we clocked 85.6 miles (to Newnham) in 6hrs 5 mins. it was great company , despite Ians snoring like a pneumatic drill all night and a total of four punctures, Nigel 3 ,Ian 1.                     

              Early start to cycle towards London then return with and to encourage participants in London to Cambridge   . 07.00Hrs Departure time, from Newnham corner (see home page for map) Cambridge.  As all the other participants, are fund raising its only fair that all of us who have not signed on make a donation to Breakthrough breast cancer when we get to Midsummer common.

We will be going in the direction of Danish Camps, should be wind behind us on the way home. fingers crossed,  the weather forecast for the weekend  is getting better each day so may even be dry.  We will use a version of this  route

Fancy a weekend cycling? If so book out July 19th and 20th July 2008 in your diary and join us for CamOxCam, an enjoyable two day cycle ride between Cambridge to Oxford approx 180 miles return, on some very pleasant country roads- see profile above. At time of writing three have signed up for the weekend, there is space for one more  like minded cyclist to join us. The plan is to over night in Oxford YHA – which looks very posh and boasts its own restaurant and bar! We have accommodation booked for four singles in a room with en-suite. Let Phil know if you wish to come along.