Sunday 26 April. Some chose to tackle the London marathon. I opt for hauling my expedition bike, laden with almost all the kit I will carry for the next four years, on the start of a month long tour visiting The Outward Bound Trust centres at Aberdovey, Ullswater and Loch Eil. The aims are two-fold. Firstly, to see how things have changed since my own experiences with the Trust 24 years previously. Secondly, putting the bike and rider through a challenging programme to help refine the kit and help raise cycle fitness. Oh, and breaking in a leather saddle which I am assured, just like a stout pair of boots, will be well worth the effort….
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