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06-08-2008, 8:53 Nickyg Joined on 02-10-2008 Posts 38 Re: need some advice! Hi guys sue - bikes is a tricky one....there are literally hundreds out there and as I'm no pro cyclist, I called Callum from Action for Charity when I was buying mine. He said that the bikes we get to use are "hybrid" bikes with 18 gears (sounds like what Donnas got) so he suggested to buy similar so that we are used to it, especially gears! I bought my hybrid bike of the internet aswell, but luckily it was the right size and I'm very happy with it! Lorraine - it's not a problem, if I can help in any other way, just ask! We are all here for each other, thats what I'm loving about this ride - everyone seems so friendly and part of the team, I can't wait to meet you all! I'm a complete techno-phobe, so I don't know how to pm, so I'll let you do that if thats ok! I'll be happy to chat anytime! I'm starting to feel that I need to improve my equipment when I'm out on my bike, so far I've got the obligatory padded shorts (atractive!),  gel seat, helmet and gloves - can anyone give advice on what I definately need to buy and what you all recommend? I've heard so many names of equipment mentioned, I'm getting confused - camelbaks, paniers, shoe thingy's............aaaaaaaaaaaargh! Take care - happy cycling!! Nicky xxx    Report

06-08-2008, 17:39 Lesley40 Joined on 03-24-2008 Posts 102 Re charity auction Hi Nicky I just read your post. My friend and I are doing a charity auction on 21st June and would be very greatful for some tips or useful contacts. Your event sounded great. I want to do everything I can to make ours a success so any advice about what you would do differently or keep the same etc would be great. Lesleyx    Report

06-08-2008, 22:31 littlelegs Joined on 04-14-2008 Posts 45 Re: Re charity auction Nicky, I have sent you a pm (private message). When you sign on if you look over to the lady with the trumpet just underneath written in blue one of the options is pm - if you click that one you should find my message there with my telephone number - hope to speak to you soon. Donna I will call the hostel tommorow, look forward to meeting everyone soon Lesley, if i were nearer you I would certainly join you, good luck with your auction Lorraine    Report

06-09-2008, 21:54 D-Ream Joined on 09-18-2006 Southampton Posts 268 arranging a do! Hi ya all... sorry to be the moaner of the group but feeling rather dispondant tonight! Called a salsa company to arrange a date for a Cuban dinner & dance, but the person was pretty unhelpful, although I understand they would be pretty busy I was surprised that they couldn't refer anyone else to perhaps help!  Thought it would be nice to have an hour of salsa followed by buffet meal & mojito's, then music, & raffle draw later. You all seem to be so successful at organising your events and getting motivated! Jane .. I'm sorry I wont be able to make it to yours this weekend .. no car and little cash! Full on with work too at the mo, so training is out the window too! Don't seem to have any energy once work and motherly duties are done for the evening! I'm seriously thinking of going to hypnotherapy to help me get on the right track. Julz xx http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/jgoldsmith/ http://www.justgiving.com/julzgoldsmith    Report

06-09-2008, 23:05 Elaine Joined on 09-13-2007 southampton Posts 149 Re: arranging a do! Hiya Julz, I expect the Salsa group was the same one that I contacted, where is their sense of community spirit I wonder. I know what you mean about energy levels when all the work is done. I havent been out on bike for over a week. Decided that I had to get on top of the chores. Still clawing my way upwards. Can I help in any way to get your event off the ground? We need to get together to brainstorm. Have you done the cakes at school yet? I will try and catch you to arrange a meet up. Its going to be hard to pull some cycling days for us to do together before Solent challenge but if we have a spare hour between us perhaps we could meet up for liquid refreshment. X E    Report

06-10-2008, 10:08 D-Ream Joined on 09-18-2006 Southampton Posts 268 Re: arranging a do! Hey Elaine .. thanks for the moral support. My house is a tip.. no time for the chores either, and with a messy 5 yr old in the house, no sooner does one thing get done then something gets messed up twice as much. Haven't done the cakes yet, need to speak to the teachers this week to get the ball rolling there, being that it is a joint venture with the school should make it easier to organise. I will call another salsa group to see if they are anymore helpful, otherwise it'll have to just be cubana pop music, food, and raffles (that's if I can wangle any prizes). ... Just this minute called Justdance and they will look at options and get back to me soon with an answer. Figure they would be busier than the memorial hall so need to book entertainment before I can really book a slot on the hall, then everything else can fall in around it. Meet for a cuppa would be great .. not free any daytimes for the next 3 weeks but some days I finish at 3 or there's the weekend.. I am nervous about doing the solent ride now too! Only 1 week away and nowhere near ready to do 66 miles. Think I'll have to start from this end and go round as wont be able to get to Lymington without having to cycle through anyways, although that does still leave me with the dilema of having to cycle alone. Luckily it goes passed my house.. lol Julz xx http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/jgoldsmith/ http://www.justgiving.com/julzgoldsmith    Report

06-10-2008, 14:24 jane atkinson Joined on 02-28-2008 Posts 31 Re: D-Ream sorry you cant make it this weekend, I hope you get everything sorted.  It will all slot into place and everyone will enjoy themselves.  House work is a nightmare and it will always be there no matter how much you do.  I have to write lists. lots of them, cross them out and then write even more.  where are you starting the solent ride.  my husband not giving me an answer yet so dont know if i can do it. I am probably to late now anyway.  Is anyone thinking of coming down this weekend.  \no worries if not i will still do the saturday ride and Donna what are you wanting to do on the sunday or will you be coming on saturday for the slightly tougher road.  Need to work out what night I am allowed to ring.  I hope everyone is ok.  I am stuck in a rut with the raising of money, have no ideas at all.  Am going to brain storm tonight and then go for it, yehhh.  later x    Report

06-10-2008, 19:11 jane atkinson Joined on 02-28-2008 Posts 31 Re: donna sorry donna the last message was supposed to say I would like to know what night I can drink.  what a dope.  My typing skills obviously need some brushing up.  By the way I went into tescos the other day and they have lots of cycle equipment including padded shorts.  The shorts are less than £9 and I wore them this morning and to be truthful they are not bad at all.  they have gloves, inner tubes, cycle chains, mileometers.  It is deffinitely worth going to have a look in if you need anything.  ok loadies thats all. later xx    Report

06-10-2008, 19:32 angie Joined on 10-18-2005 Bristol. Posts 312 ok what do i do now? as you know girls i have had probs talking hubby into me doing another ride. well thought i had it covered and guess what!! the blooming breakfast club and after school club are closing. now this has repercussions on my normal working week, but now hubby is going to have to take even more annual leave to cover me going to cuba, this means that rather than having to take an hour a day to drop them at breakfast club hes gonna have to take 3 hours annual leave a day!!!!................ AAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH    Report

06-10-2008, 19:35 angie Joined on 10-18-2005 Bristol. Posts 312 but on a positive note.... the school have agreed that i can do the BBQ stall at the end of year bbq, its only a small school though... so dont get to excited, for a donation of £30 and the rest of the profit is all mine.... perhaps i can talk hubby into taking a weeks sicky? what do you guys think....    Report

06-10-2008, 19:38 angie Joined on 10-18-2005 Bristol. Posts 312 and another.... youll never believe it, but we have been trying to get the boys to cycle more than a few yards, and whilst i was working on sunday he only got the boys to cycle the Bristol to Bath cycle track!!! couldnt belive it.. so am hoping we can do it again this weekend with mummy as well if i can get the boys to do that distance then at least every weekend ill get to do at least 10 miles!! its on the flat though so Cuba is still worrying me...    Report

06-10-2008, 19:57 Cadbury Joined on 07-22-2007 Rugby Posts 417 Re: but on a positive note.... Hey Angie, If he gets paid thats a good option, what could he have for a week........mm wife missing, ironitus, children allergy. What a fab idea, I'm suprised you didn't think of it before. Good luck with the bbq. Have you got out on the bike yet? Janey, good job I phoned. will let you know about Sat. will def try and make it. Persuade mum to go out for tea in the evening. Lorraine, I'll add you to the list. Fudge now cooling hopefully manage to sell it all, it's looking good. Looking at making nice looking cakes for the fete in a couple of weeks time. Figure if they look nice what does it matter what they taste like! Donna xx www.justgiving.com/donnacadycuba    Report

06-10-2008, 20:59 angie Joined on 10-18-2005 Bristol. Posts 312 From bad to worse... to top it all have had to cancel pampered chef attempt 2 no ones interested and they just dont seem to have the money these days.. all eggs now well and truly in 1 basket... feeding them for profit..... HELP........    Report

06-10-2008, 23:03 Elaine Joined on 09-13-2007 southampton Posts 149 From bad to worse... Hang on in there Angie, I think there is something in the air at the moment that is making this 'challenge' just what it is. I have still done NO CYLING since the New Forest weekend. My nerves are getting the better of me and I dont know why. Julz I am seriously thinking of hypnotherapy too. Jane, I do wish I could join you this wekend, heaven knows I need the practice and a good kick up the behind. Have a good session though. Solent Challenge - Julz, I wont let you cycle on your own. I will make some arrangements to get you over here and we will all start together and stop at the same coffee shops together and admire the scenary together and as its the longest day we will have ages to finish together. Anybody else joining us? X E    Report

06-11-2008, 16:02 SARAH B Joined on 11-26-2007 Norwich Posts 125 Re: From bad to worse... Sorry that everyones having a bit of a time of it at the mo? BUT on a brighter note for me SORRY....... I done my 50 mile ride at the weekend for British Heart Foundation in 4hrs 4mins....i was really chuffed with myself. It was really hard but well worth it. I cried my eyes out at the finish God knows what i'll be like if i get to Cuba. Sarah x http:/www.justgiving.com/sarahjanebarrett    Report

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