Training

Preparing for the off, or at least trying to be prepared, I've been doing lots of hiking up the Downs of Kent and Sussex: just over 100 km and 3,100 m of ascent over the last two week-ends, building up the back-pack weight to about 13 kg. Doing it all at altitude, some 3,000 m highr, is still a daunting prospect. Anyway, in just a week I'll find out if it's enough. James bought a new bike (yes, Judith!) and has been trying it out on the South Downs from Slindon.
Watch this space!
Philip