Crohn's Crusaders Mission

On June the 4th, 2009, the Crohn's Crusaders will begin their challenge of riding the entire Tour de France route, stage for stage, to raise money and awareness for Crohn's Disease.

Even though I haven't touched a bike for at least six years I thought I'd join the Crohn's Crusaders and give the Tour de France a bash too. This blog will detail my account of the massive challenge we set out to achieve.

2009 Tour de France Route

2009 Tour de France Route

Monday, January 26, 2009

Two days to go


Yesterday we stretched our legs with a 20km ride from Monaco to Nice. Today's training ride involved getting a bike serviced, which equals a 4km round trip. Somehow though I managed to stretch it out to 18km in an afternoon of being completely and utterly lost. When I did finally find the bike shop it was closed for siesta and we had an hour to kill before they reopened.

So, making the most of the situation, Dale and I decided to live it up at a beach restaurant while we waited....by ordering two cokes. We were surprised at how nice the waiter was to us for just two cokes, that was until we got the bill. 16 aussie bucks for two cokes. There wasn't even any vodka in them.

The above picture shows the view from the beach restaurant. I've put it up in the hope that 16 dollars worth of enjoyment will be had from it.

1 comment:

  1. Hi Marika

    You have turned into a cycling groupie!! Poor Damian. $16 for 2 coffees ia also the standard rate in Greece. Stick to short blacks as they are half the price.

    Sounds all very exciting especially seeing the great riders up close. I guess by now you have already done your first stage, the prologue. How did that go and are you in the lead?

    Looking foward to seeing a photo of you on Mont Ventoux in a couple of weeks.

    Good luck!!

    Paul Di Nello

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