Easy week training

Thankfully I had an easy week this week. You have NO idea how wonderful it was to be home by 1pm yesterday. I did long bays, then, while climbing up evens, had the company of legend (old man) Kevin Lawler, who led me back round to dyers and then up to to the summit. We rode across the summit back to Sumner then home. It was a gorgeous day in the end. Thanks for the company Kevin, loved it... we had a great ride mate! Then today I had another easy day, Halswell-Sumner! So only 200kms in 2 days, but I feel amazing... so a good sleep tonight then back into it tomorrow. If you were out riding on the weekend... you would agree.... that it is INSANE the amount of people on bikes. Coming from the days of only a "few" riders on the road... it just BLOWS MY MIND to see "my little sport" bursting at the seems!

This weekend I am doing the “Ride the Sth Island”... well most of the upper south. Hope to get 1000kms in in 4 days! Aidan has very kindly put his hand up to work for me on Saturday... so please drop a coffee into him and Jess on Saturday... they are stars and being so sensational in support etc. Thanks guys, love ya!

PAK N SAVE Moorhouse.... are amazing! My good mate Brad Spence found out about the ride and has kindly offered to supply ALL my food and hydration needs for the weeks leading up to the event! An absolutely tremendous and wonderful donation! So please support Brad and the team PAK N SAVE Moorhouse Ave! Brad, thanks doesn’t seem enough!

Mark Ingles, you also need a mention. PEAK FUEL is what keeps me going on the bike. Mark, I feel bad I haven’t said thanks enough! PEAK FUEL rocks mate, and your continued support, encouragement and huge heart inspire me and have done for many years!

Today I went to Cholmondeley again. I took my mate Pavlos from GOLDEN HOMES over. GOLDEN HOMES continues to support many charities, without the hooha. Pavlos is right behind this. Thanks for your time to go visit the kid’s today mate. I could see your mind at work while there and I am sure whatever you come up with will be a tremendous gift to the kids and staff.

I’ll sign off. But before I go, thanks to everyone for getting behind the “SHOE DRIVE”. There is true compassion right here in ChCh. So many people have put their hands up to help with this. There will be a “few” locations around the city you can drop the kids shoes off to for your convenience. But we need to rally to get as many shoes (ages 3-12). For now, you can drop these off at the shop (81 Manchester Street) but in a few days I will have “all” the locations. "Nats", your comment on the blog was gorgeous!

Have a great day, night and week!



Pray for the sun to shine again!
Scotty


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