This morning, three friends from the Plan Adventure went for a cycle. I have changed their names to protect the innocent (and perhaps the silly duffer!). Actually, there is a photo of them from their ride, but that would defeat the purpose of changing names....
So let's call them:
Sherry Shrub
Jemima Wicks
Gwendolyn Woo
Anyhoo, they met this morning for a ride.
And in surprising news... they all managed to be on time despite the fact that no-one had arranged a wake up call for them. AMAZING no??
The ride was lovely, although it was noted that no kids were running out to cheer or high-five them. Even when they waved to random people, no-one waved back. They just looked... strangely... like they were seeing weird people.
Speaking of weird people... Sherry, Jemima and Gwendolyn saw all sorts of strange people riding their bikes in fancy dress. Gwendolyn's personal favorite was the bees! Turns out it is a big cycling weekend, so the assumption is that the fancy dress was related to this... otherwise the fancy dress people were very, very strange. However the three friends were just dressed like normal cycling people.
So a lovely ride and chat was enjoyed by the three friends. The weather was lovely albeit a little windy despite the forecast for a storm. In fact, there was some doubt as to whether the ride could proceed given the forecast. Jemima suggested the friends all look out the window this morning to see if the storm would eventuate - goodness, isn't she practical! The problem was that when Gwendolyn got up it was dark. Oh no? What should she do?? How would she know if the ride could go ahead??
OK so focus. Back to the ride. All was progressing well... but where was the support crew? Where were the local guides showing the friends where to go and what path to take. Where were the fabulous drivers with their much needed wet wipes and water and fruit and anything else required to support the ride?
It was all very strange....
There was however an incident with some ducks, some dogs, and an invisible water buffalo!
And then it happened! Jemima sped off because life is a competition! Sherry and Gwendolyn took a more leisurely approach being as how life is actually a box of chocolates! Hopefully a very large box of chocolates from KoKo Black! Mmmmmm. KoKo Black....
So Gwendolyn got all excited that there was someone to wave to and maybe even sneak in a high-five. BUT Jemima was not playing that game!
Oh dear.... so I wonder what happened next...
Have you ever heard that if you break hard using just your front break on a bike then things have a tendency to go a little pear shaped??
Turns out this is TRUE! I know right?
So after having ridden for over 1,200 training kms and over 400 kms in Vietnam and Cambodia... let's call that 2,000 kms (gosh I love rounding!) Gwendolyn fell of her bike.
I hear you all gasp!
AND no drivers or guides came running to Gwendolyn's aid with their trusty first aid kits.
So Gwendolyn has an owie!! Actually Gwendolyn has a few owies... but she bravely continued the ride. You go Gwendolyn!!
And despite this dramatic incident, there are plans a-foot for a repeat ride!
So, I am sure there is a moral to this story. Perhaps not to ask Jemima for a high-five... perhaps to be more careful when being a silly duffer and breaking with one hand... perhaps to always have a first aid kit at the ready... perhaps all exercise is bad... I just can't quite put my finger on it!
So I hope your owies get better soon Gwendolyn!
Until next time!
W xx
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