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Didn't sleep well last night but I've still been fairly productive this morning.
I've tidied the kitchen and sorted out the bags in the front garden that had the tomatoes in them.

The postman brought my London - Floris - London tee shirt!

He also brought a thumb brace I ordered on Sunday - not so useful though now my thumb is healing but already I can feel the benefit.

#arthritis #LEL #lel2025 #cycling #stormFloris #audax #AudaxUK

@miracorvino #lel

@ravenbait Lots of riders at Northstowe yesterday were trying to get ahead of the storm by riding as hard and fast as possible. A minority seemed to be thinking of 'sleeping through' the worst of the weather.
It was a constant source of conversation among the Europeans, the (huge numbers of) Japanese & Indian riders seemed blissfully unaware of what might be coming.

#LEL #LEL2025 #biketooter

Good morning from Cambridge!

What a strange 24 hours it's been

I got to the Cycling event control at 9am yesterday as anticipated & spent a really great day with other volunteers, helping cyclists from across the globe in their challenge to ride from London to Edinburgh & back.
The food was excellent & the weather was kind.
The riders will be facing some challenging conditions as they head north into the storm over the next couple of days.

I was aware that the car was using battery faster than I'd expected but the chargers at the control weren't working, and I struggled to find another on my way to collect Sacha from her sister's place (brain freeze from tiredness).
In the end we got a quick charge near Bishops Stortford which should get us home.

Sacha had a dreadful night with her knee and hip hurting badly - I've managed to get her a GP appointment for tomorrow

After a decent breakfast we can now head home.

#Today #GoodMorning #EV #audax #cycling #biketooter #fedicycle #LEL

Unser nächster Halt heißt Venta de Baños - laut Google Translate "Verkauf von Badezimmern" auf Deutsch. #lel

Hui, das klingt ein bisschen unkomfortabel. Wollte eigentlich die Schlafinfrastruktur an den Kontrollstellen nutzen, aber dabei würde ich gern schon die Geräte aufladen. #LEL

Noch jemand hier aus der Bubble, der dieses Jahr in London mit dabei ist? #LEL @noikk.bsky.social ?

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:oimzf6fnaeppdxavohpged6f/lists/3lgloyvv7nl2w

I've had the email this morning to confirm that I'm volunteering at Northstowe for a day for #LEL2025

Previously I've done full weeks at Boston & Spalding but can't hack a full week any longer, but it's super exciting to be involved again.

For those outside the #Audax bubble it's an international cycling event that lasts about a week - cycling the 1540km nominally from London to Edinburgh & back although most riders will start from Writtle College near Chelmsford.
Riders & volunteers come from all over the world to get involved.
It is not a race, but riders have a maximum of around 128 hours to cycle along the route up to Edinburgh and then back to London.
Riders must pass through 21 control points (at 14 different venues) along the route where there are meals, dormitories, and basic mechanical support. Support vehicles are prohibited this time around.

There's a website with great videos at https://londonedinburghlondon.com/

#biketooter #cycling #volunteering #Northstowe #lel

Random photo from my collection

From the control in Spalding at the 2017 London Edinburgh London cycling event (where I was a volunteer)

#cycling
#biketooter
#LEL
#audax

Gerade die Datei #weitradeln25 erstellt. Mit #LEL ist schon ein fettes Highlight markiert. Was steht bei Euch so auf dem Plan für nächstes Jahr?

Beim Tchibo gibt's ein "Digital Detox Set", bestehend aus einer Hülle fürs Handy, einer Augenmaske und einer Sanduhr. #lel

Despite my protestations last time I've volunteered for the 2025 London Edinburgh London bike ride again - this time for one of the Essex / Cambridgeshire controls.

If you can't / won't ride #LEL then volunteering is probably the next best thing (but don't think it's easier).

Worldwide volunteers welcome!

https://londonedinburghlondon.com/volunteer

#bikeTooter #LEL2025 #audax #cycling #AUK

Ziel rechtzeitig erreicht, um den letzten direkten Bus nach Saalfelden um 17 Uhr (#lel) zu erwischen.

Aber fragt nicht wie. Habe fertig, mag nicht mehr 😔

#Königinnenweg

I rarely do selfies - as you will notice, they make me look gormless.
But it's all about the tee shirt.
Were you there?

#biketooter #LEL #audax #audaxuk #cycling