Martin, Bekky and her friend Rachel all did the London to Brighton bike ride together. It was Martin's 7th time and Bekky and Rachel's 1st. They had all trained together and so were fairly well prepared. It took over 8 hours however, due to the heavy congestion on route, more than anything else. Martin was pleased to have been able to cycle up all of the hills, including the dreaded Ditchling Beacon.
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| Martin and Bekky in fine form. just before leaving to pick up Rachel on the way to Clapham Common |
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| Team JellyLegs 2006 |
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| Clapham |
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| Bekky and Rachel waiting at Clapham Common |
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| And we're off! |
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| Near The Oaks park about 10 miles into the ride. Our first break. |
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| Just outside the M25, there had been an accident and so the police had closed the road. We had to wait around for ages! |
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| 20 miles in and we take our second break, reapplied sun block (it was hot!), toook on fluids and ate snacks. |
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| 32 miles into the route, at the top of the first notable hill, Turner's Hill |
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| On the road again | |
| The main road into Brighton. Nearly there! | |
| Team JellyLegs! | |
| Bekky *whizzing* along into Brighton | |
| And Rachel.... | |
| And.... | |
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| Brighton Pavillion in the background.....200 metres to go! | |
| The final approach! | |
| Family here to cheers us on! | |
| It's the finish line! |
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| Bekky proudly displaying her medal. Quote: "I'm *never* doing that again!". | |
| Martin celebrates his 7th L2B! | |
| And Rachel celebrates her first | |
| Team JellyLegs! |