Les Deux Cyclistes

retired from sedentary occupations, took up cycling in 2000-2002 and have not been so fit for many a year.

never previously a sportswoman, now enjoys the exercise and the companionship of club rides.

sportsman as a youth, both hips re-surfaced (Birmingham Hip Resurfacing) in 1999 & 2001: took up cycling to rebuild muscles, now a regular rider. ** Always grateful for the new lease of life given by talented surgeons. **

Ridgeback World Voyage steel tourers, new saddles, longer handlebar stems. Gears: lower ratio gears fitted, 8-speed 11 - 34 tooth cassettes and 46, 36, 24 tooth chainrings to replace originals. Tyres: 32-622 to 37-622, Schwalbe Marathon or similar. Punctures: typically 1 per year between the two bikes. Miles/year: typically 3,500 or so. Since completing our long distance rides, we have changed our bikes for Cannondale Synapses. These are somewhat lighter with carbon forks.

We have given many general-interest Powerpoint presentations of our rides to local groups and societies, including: B.N.S.S., Women's Institutes, Cycle Clubs, French Circles, Luncheon Clubs, etc.