Tuesday, 10 May 2011
After all the planning, not to mention a few last minute dramas, this morning I finally got on my way on the Cycle Round Britain's Coast for Cancer Research UK. Despite the early hour, scores of people turned up at the gates to Clitheroe Castle to see me off with my colleagues for the first day. From left to right Mick Wood (Day 1) Richard Dugdale (Days 1-3), Me, Alan Taylor (Week 3) and Mick Bryan (Day 1).
Included in those present were Sarah McPhee from Cancer Research UK and my mum and dad - mum there to bring more cakes and biscuits, whilst father waved the flag to set us off. I've never seen so many cameras - it was just like being hounded by the paparazzi!
Further notable presences were David and Susan Bleazard - I mention this because since retiring Susan has never seen more than one 8 o'clock in a day and it isn't the morning one - nephew Dylan with mum Fiona were there before going to school - and several of the van 'crew' who will be joining us at some stage, all resplendent in our T-shirts.
What an occasion! Made even better by the fact that even Radio 2's Chris Evans gave us a mention on his show around 7 o'clock.
We left everyone at about 8.20 and set off for Preston, Lytham and beyond - I'll tell you about it shortly.
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