We presented Le Rondin School with a full set of judo mats with money raised at the Siam Cup which were topped up with OF&D funds. Working with Guernsey Judo the mats will enable the children to learn self-discipline and physical…
Never ones to turn down a party, Mike and Ray head to London for the Cycle Slam Finale, handing over a cheque for £12,500 from OF&D, which of course could not have happened with out the help of Ian and…
61 miles; 4hrs 30mins; 3,375 calories; 860m ascent Despite only 61 miles, the OF&D team find it hard going; the combination of hill work, stiff legs and having backsides that resemble baboons’ take their toll. Ray executes his cunning plan…
80 miles; 5hrs; 4,651 calories, 685m ascent Despite slightly less mileage, the day is a challenging one with three short sections of pave (cobbles) to overcome. The jarring is unbelievably uncomfortable and the potholed gutters either side bring little respite….
98 miles; 7hrs 30; 5,580 calories; 1,467m ascent Tour and dinner at Bollinger last night was great. Highlight of tour was Ian shouting there’s one when Mdme Bollinger asked if anyone had seen a bottle in a cellar containing about…
Just found out we’re off to the Bollinger Caves tonight for a tour, dinner and champagne tasting. Everything is right with the world again!
106 miles; 7hrs 33; 5,373 calories; 1,175 m ascent The gentle rolling ride through the French countryside turns out to be a series of hills a bit like going up and down L’Eree Hill 25 times. The fierce headwind for…
The boys set out from Guernsey on Sunday 13th May for an overnight stopover due to an early flight from Heathrow on Monday. A pleasant evening in a country pub is followed by a leisurely breakfast in the airport. An uneventful…
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