Here is the first post of the etape blog. The aim is to provide a place where we can discuss and report our training progress, ideas for training trips, kit, etc. I'll send you all the email address and password so anyone of us can post something, change the site. etc. Everyone should add a short profile and photo and keep us posted of your training aims and progress.
I have been pissing about with a bit of cycling recently. Over the Christmas period I had three rides in Cornwall -- which is v. hilly. Anyway, the last one was about 40 miles which felt quite good. I left it for a week and went out on the bike today thinking I might get up to 50 miles but I felt dreadful. A week of boozing and eating took its toll. I only managed 22 miles. I plan to go out again tomorrow.
I also hope to start putting up my routes.
Matt -- tell us about your new bike, we need full details.
