Monthly Archives: August 2008

SSWC08 Days 7&8

I awoke to more clear blue skies but no plans for what to do for the day. Bumped into Deano who mentioned that a few of them had planned a tour of some local vineyards by bike. This sounded like … Continue reading

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SSWC08 Race Day

Another early start, this time for the ride out to the race course (couple of miles). Got there to find huge numbers of people there getting ready for the race. Found the rest of the Brit contingent and forced some … Continue reading

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SSWC08 Day Five

I awoke with a sore head and vague plans to head out to ride the trails at Annadale with Hamish, Deano, Sam and Goon. Wandered over to find Sam fettling his bike and discuss plans for the day. After a … Continue reading

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SSWC08 Days Three & Four

Another day, another trip out for a huge breakfast. We headed out along the Coast Road to a diner that Chris had been to before. The food was excellent and we were heckled by the waitress which was good. From … Continue reading

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SSWC08 Days Minus One, One & Two

As I was flying from Heathrow my holiday started the day before with a drive down South to stay with Nicky who had kindly agreed to drive me to the airport the following morning. Had a lovely evening with some … Continue reading

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Long Days are nearly over

Sunset is now well before 9pm. Soon Autumn will be here. It’s already getting chilly in the mornings although it was pleasantly warm when I headed out for a ride after work this evening. Had a lovely bottle of Badger … Continue reading

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