Category Archives: Big Battlefield Bike Ride

Day 2: Paris to Compiègne

Posted on May 28, 2013 by nleaney

Well, today can be best described as a little wet! I woke at 5.30, had breakfast at 6.00 and then we were ready to collect our bikes and leave the hotel at 7.00am. A short (4 mile) ride into the … Continue reading →

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Day 1: Paris

Posted on May 27, 2013 by nleaney

I’m on my way! Wendy and Emma dropped me off at Huntingdon as there wasn’t to be a big send off from St. Pancras. I look forward to meeting them back in London next week! When we arrived at Huntingdon … Continue reading →

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All packed and ready to go…

Posted on May 26, 2013 by nleaney

See you in Paris!

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3 days to go and a message to share…

Posted on May 24, 2013 by nleaney

With just 3 days to go, it’s all about packing now.  I did a little training ride last night – but the training could be best described as ‘alternative’.  I cycled 20 miles but spent a fair amount of time … Continue reading →

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7 days to go…

Posted on May 20, 2013 by nleaney

So just a week then until I set off for Paris!  I’m getting plenty of messages from other participants and can’t wait to catch up with them including Wayne Johnston (along with a group of wounded Canadian soldiers) that I’ve … Continue reading →

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My kit has arrived!

Posted on May 14, 2013 by nleaney

My shirts, fleece and rucksack for the Big Battlefield Bike Ride were delivered from Help for Heroes today In two weeks time, I should have finished my first day in the saddle on my way back from Paris.  I hope … Continue reading →

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2 weeks to go!

Posted on May 12, 2013 by nleaney

As the title suggests, in 2 weeks’ time I will be setting off for start of the Big Battlefield Bike Ride! Yesterday we all received a final good luck message from Bryn & Emma along with full details of the … Continue reading →

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Joining Instructions Received!

Posted on May 3, 2013 by nleaney

The countdown has really begun in earnest now.  Just 24 more days until I set off for Paris! Sponsorship is going OK.  nearly £1900 raised towards my target of £2500.  I’m hoping that I will be able to remind a … Continue reading →

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Willingham Wheels Spring Ride

Posted on April 28, 2013 by nleaney

My local cycling club, Willingham Wheels, put on a Spring Ride for all-comers to raise funds for Help for Heroes.   Eight of us set off from Willingham Green on Sunday 28th April in the sunshine (albeit a little chilly). We … Continue reading →

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An Important Message from Mr. Jeremy Clarkson Esq.

Posted on April 24, 2013 by nleaney

There’s a rumour going around that JC might even get on a bike to support us!   That’s right… Jeremy Clarkson… On a bike!!!

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