2026

 

Not a great year.

I had everything sorted, 
we were starting at Wigan from the same spot where we had finished 
in 2025, Hotels booked, route sorted and van hire arranged.

Then bad news hit
 

Nearly half  of our cycling group had illness requiring operations 

and ongoing treatments lasting for most of the year.

We called a breakfast meeting and decided if 
we could not all go then none of us would go.

 

This meant unfortunately I had to cancel all the plans.

I have kept the route and all the arrangements
and we are hoping everyone is fit and well

so we can complete the ride in 2027

 

As we had not done much training over the year I decided to have
a ride out to check my fitness.

As you will see from the pictures I have not deteriorated too much.

 

 Then on the last day of September came the devastating news that Ian our van driver had lost his battle with illness and passed away.

To say we are all devastated is an understatement

Sadly missed RIP

Ian

Ian on the left with his brother in law Colin N
Happy memories