Tag Archives: cycling

Harbinger ~ Sisyphus #writephoto

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Sue Vincent

I was in my last university year, preparing for a master in German Literature and History. Beside my academic work I enjoyed exploring the country, once called eastern Germany – Ostdeutschland sounded so much better – on my bike. At … Continue reading →

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A helping hand – Iain Kelly – #writephoto

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Sue Vincent

‘Five miles. Average pace ten minutes and thirty seconds per mile. Total duration fifty-two minutes and thirty-five seconds. Last mile duration eleven minutes.’ Paul fumbled with his smartphone and found the ‘stop’ button on his running app. ‘Run complete. Congratulations,’ … Continue reading →

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French Postcards 11 from Steve Tanham

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Knock-knock-knock-knock-knock… Pierre-Paul Riquet was having a bad night, as he tossed and turned… Louis XIV was his patron, although he doubted even the Sun King’s sponsorship would alleviate his growing debts – debts that had now risen to a level … Continue reading →

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French postcards 7 from Steve Tanham

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged fom Sun in Gemini: Sunday morning are strange things on these trips. You set off from your auberge all kitted up like you’re off to the moon, and the first ten people you meet are sandal-clad, sleepy locals carrying … Continue reading →

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French Postcards 6 from Steve Tanham

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Sun in Gemini: On days like this people often ask why we do it? Why do you spend precious holidays pitting yourselves against the weather, particularly the hot sun, just to travel a few hundred miles by bicycle? … Continue reading →

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Home alone…

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Sue Vincent

“Look at it this way… you’ll be dead soon…” By way of comfort for my insecurities this, I felt, left a lot to be desired. My son, however, chose to expand upon his logic and I have to agree. Worrying … Continue reading →

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Whoo-hooo!

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Sue Vincent

For some reason, the computer was even worse this morning…I couldn’t even get on to see how the campaign was doing. So it wasn’t until I was sitting with Nick as he checked that I saw his face lit up … Continue reading →

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A message from Nick to you…in his own words

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Sue Vincent

We’re going to do it! We’re SO CLOSE to the £3000 target to raise money for UKABIF. A massive amount of awareness has already been raised. I am so so grateful. Let me tell you how the race went. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Nick’s interviews, as promised

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Sue Vincent

The BBC kindly sent over the video files of the interviews with Nick before and after the Para-Tri triathlon. As so many of you who have given him your support and encouragement were unable to see them on the iPlayer … Continue reading →

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Nick and co at the Para-Tri Triathlon

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Where do I start? It has been the most amazing, incredible, glorious day. The road through Little Kimble had marked a turning point for my son and we drove through the sleepy village with a red kite watching from its … Continue reading →

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