4200 and counting...

Hooray - crossed the 4200 mark.!!

Thanks all for your contribution. I am sure i couldn't have done it with every single one of you.



Keep it coming and i am sure we can collectively make a huge difference.

Thanks and regards.

the Red Baron

2,500 and counting..

Thanks all for your contribution. I am sure i couldn't have done it with every single one of you.

Just crossed the 2500 mark in absolute contribution, making it over 3150 pounds including Gift-Aid.

Keep it coming and i am sure we can collectively make a huge difference.

Thanks and regards.

the Red Baron

Day 1 - Flight to Cuba

12 Nov 2010, Friday - finally the time has come to leave the murky winter of UK behind and off to warm, humid conditions in Cuba. Just about to finish last minute packing before i airport.

IB 3175 - 12:15(LHR) - 15:35(MAD)

IB 6621 - 17:00(MAD) - 21:10(HAV) 

Hope to update this page tonight with pics of the group, flight etc.

CLICK BELOW TO READ ON....

London Duathlon (Review)

Well, this was the most anticipated event, ever since i was bitten by the triathlon bug last month. Since i am not a keen swimmer, this was a perfect opportunity for me to push  myself in the two disciplines i love doing - Running and Riding..

The day itself was picture perfect - Clear blue skies dotted with pure white clouds. Picture a perfect sunny day , and today was such a day. 

This day being the only day in the year when Richmond park is closed for vehicular movement, the traffic near the park was quite heavy. But once inside, it was very well organized, except for the bit where in we had to carry our bikes over a temporary bridge, although the view from the top of the bridge was quite spectacular as as the riders and runners went past us below, with the park in the back ground. Apart from that the only other criticism i would have would be the dearth of stalls (only a couple of Maxifuel stalls and 2 other sporting equipment stall) and no Goodie bag at the end of the event.! :(. Being a global event (as i think it is) it was nowhere near the the sheer amount of publicity and stalls that were prevalent at the London Triathlon this year, although the triathlon is definitely a much bigger event as such.

London - Hastings (Review)

Definitely one of the tougher rides that i have been to. The distance was extended from a 61 mile course to a 80 mile course. but the worst was yet to come - It was a continuous uphill course.!

I can easily say one of my most well deserved certificate, and the satisfaction in seeing the finish line almost bought tears to my eyes )well, just an expression, i don't cry..!)

London Triathlon - Pics

Pics now available at Sportcam's website

Bib Number - 11518.

London triathlon - 7th August (Review)

A fantastic event. Been told it is the largest triathlon event held in the world, and it certainly looked so. Must comment on the event organisation and was extremely well organised.

More news and  report on the event soon to follow.

London Triathlon - Preview (10 KM Run)

We are the Bishopsgate broncos. After a last minute cancellation by our rider and swimmer, both due to injuries, managed to find replacements in the nick of time. Chris Kateifides is now going to be riding for us and Emma Gandy would be our swimmer.

Our start time is at 11:30 on the 7th August, Saturday.

More info on the event to follow after the completion of the event.

Watch this space..

London - Cambridge Ride (Preview)

All

Doing the London-Cambridge ride this Sunday, 25th July, 2010., for Breakthrough Breast Cancer It is a 60 mile route and is supposed to be a very scenic route. I have a 10 mile ride to the Starting point, hence making it a total distance of around 70 miles for the day.

The weather forecast for the day is supposed to be hot at 26 Degrees Celsius. Out come the sun block cream guess..!

If anyone else doing the ride please feel free to comment on this message and we could perhaps catch up at the venue or at the finish line.

More news to follow soon. Watch this space....

London - SouthEnd Bike Ride - Report

Awesome day - An awesome ride. My first long distance outer city ride, and it was a good one.

Cycled to Victoria park which was around 8 miles and a bit from my place over at Marlybone high street. The ride to the park was a great ride through the city of London. Great time to be out in the city, especially being a Sunday and before 7:00 AM..!

Central London - Richmond Park Route

A good 30 mile return route right from the heart of London to the picturesque landscapes of Richmond Park. Holla in case if anyone needed any more information on this route. Send me a message on my Contact Me Page


Thanks.. and have a good ride..

read more for detailed route taken

Good websites for Charity Rides and other similar events

I am trying to create a repository of websites useful for charity events and rides. This shall keep growing as and when i get to know about new sites and links. Please let me know if you come across any, and i shall have them updated as we go.

Saturday Morning ride

Anyone up for a 'Round the Richmond park' ride..?? Holla....

It would be a combination of road and slightly off road course.

Scheduled start time 10:30 AM (Sunday 10th July, 2010) - East Sheen gate. Please see the details map of Richmond park below.

Please click here for the exact route taken

More details in due course.

J P Morgan Chase - Corporate Challenge

Finally completed the grueling 5.6 KM run..! (:-P)

Technically not a cycle ride, nevertheless, still a good cause towards charity.

My approximate guess of the time completed is below 30 min.

More updates and pics below, click more to view them all.

My First Sponsor

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Thanks Steve and team - really appreciate the contribution. As promised, special gifts for the team once the challenge is complete.

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Richmond park ride

04th July - Independence day Ride..!

Cycled close to 30 miles today, a fantastic day to cycle in London - clear blue skies, 25 degrees Celsius, cant ask for more.!

Route taken :

• Marlybone high street - Richmond park (via kings road, Chelsea - Putney bridge - Upper Richmond road).
• entered Richmond park through the East Sheen gate - cycled right through the park, through the lawn plantation across the hill, down to queens road and finally reached the Kingston gate at the other end.