Author Archives: Craig

Exhausting, shattering yet breathtaking

The people of Delta somehow knew I was leaving this evening and they ever so kindly let off a metric butt-ton of spectacular fireworks. They obviously knew that what I was about to attempt was challenging, gruelling and mentally demanding … Continue reading

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Back to night riding on Route 50

Last nights decision to switch back to night riding soon proved to be a sensible and wise decision. The heat today was so sticky and uncomfortable from 8am. I spent a couple of hours in McDonalds before cycling around the … Continue reading

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Hardest and hottest climb

My alarm was set for 5:30am, for some unbeknown reason I got up straight away and sprang into action. Maybe it was because I needed to poop – the first time (since I was a baby) that I’ve not pooped … Continue reading

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Leaving Salt Lake

Clark, my room-mate, was up at 5am and out of the room half an hour later. I managed to mutter something resembling a goodbye and then resumed the comfortable fetal position and dreamed some more. I woke at 9:30 and … Continue reading

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A day of nothingness

I’m not joking, I did nothing too constructive today, not even take any photos. I was going to set off from Salt Lake until the bad weather hit late morning and was forecast to be even worse through the afternoon … Continue reading

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Anyone for a game of soccer?

Write up to come soon, getting up late, going to a soccer game and a couple of bars. Take a look at the few photos on Facebook.

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Vacation in Salt Lake City

Write up to come soon, basically sightseeing and an impromptu night out with Redditors – Take a look at the Facebook gallery instead.

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