It's all coming together (apart from the tonsillitis...)

Happy New Year to everybody! (I realise it's a little late, but this is the first time I've been able to get round to this what with exams and coursework and the distraction of doing a degree- it just gets in the way!)

Well, I'm in a bit of a celebratory mood- I've just ordered myself a shiny new bike- a 2010 Ridgeback Panorama which should be with me in March sometime- quite an investment, but if all goes to plan then its not going to fall apart any time soon! Dave has gone for a Dawes Galaxy while Sam has gone all out for a Dawes SUPER Galaxy. So to justify all this expense it seems like we're going to have to do the trip now!

Now exams are pretty much out of the way, the plan is to ratchet up the training in a big way, although this has been scuppered momentarily by Sam going out and getting tonsillitis again- get well soon! So far training has consisted of a few rides into the Lancashire countryside-although the last couple of rides have been spoiled a bit by my flimsy road tires being attracted to various sharp objects and not having sufficient amounts of spare inner tubes or repair kits-must be more organised in future!

The fundraising has made a steady start on the road to £3000, many thanks to those of you who have dug deep so far- anyone who wants to donate to the worthy cause of CLIC SARGENT, please visit our donations site at http://www.justgiving.com/TransUSA - every penny raised will be donated to the charity and really will make a difference to those who really need it, as well as making all our hard work worthwhile!

Keep your eyes peeled for more updates here and on Facebook.

Much love

Hal