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Cheers Bexy, You are right I was thinking yeah a 54 mile cycle, at 15mph be done in about 3 and a half hours! WRONG, have averaged 8mph on the first 12 mile ride due to a huge hill where we dropped to 2.2 mph. Then we averaged 10mph on Tuesday, but again even if we average 10 it will take 5 and half hours or near dam it. After the 14 mile ride I was feeling it, so got to build up to around 45 miles and then do about 4/5 of them. Trying to find hills, but think we will be fine but will not be easy at all. Not looking to go mad, and a steady pace will not see us win the race, but most important we will finish it. Thanks again, and your support like everyone else's will help keep us on the ball. I will be contacting minty soon. Need as much advice as possible.

Cheers for the advice. The training schedule builds us up, and then rests us up near the end, ready for the big day. Also important to rest in between cycles so the body recovers. We have a couple of non sponsored events with groups of riders, one in June and one in July. Really looking forward to it, and cannot wait for the day.

Cheers Badgerbadger. I think we will be ok until right at the end, and to see the hills nearer the end might just kill me. I know it is early days in the training but after about 12 miles on Tuesday (in the rain and cold) I started to run out of energy, but had spent all day at the Zoo. It seemed to start out all bright and lovely but was going up hill to the finish on a main road so not much fun! I will be looking into the cream as the bum seems to be the main source of pain and not the legs at the moment. Got my gel padded seat, and padded shorts should be here by the weekend. Fingers crossed for no injuries!

Thank you for your donation and your advice, both just as important as each other. This is our first long distance, so we will take on board all advice from people that have done this sort of thing. We have a schedule that has been sent through, and we are only on week 2, but there is a 40 mile on week 8 and 11, and then 45 on week 12/13/14. It is going to be fun and challenging, and after we see how it goes we will be looking at other rides in the future, but let's learn to walk before we run.

Thanks mate. Saturday we did a 12 mile cycle and Tuesday 14 miles. We plan to do 20 miles on Sunday. I have to say I am a little bit stiff.

I have just realised that this is 2011 ha haha Anyway, is everyone enjoying the summer? Lol

I have to say I am really enjoying the close season, after the last 2 fantastic season we have had. I am really not missing it at all and enjoying the break from the stress of the run in. Still overjoyed by our success. I think the club and the team are still doing the same. You will see more premier league activity after the euros are over. May I suggest that some of you guys switch off for a little bit during th close season. I have no doubt we will be fine next season, and we will sign players required to equip ourselves well in the top flight. In Nigel I trust! Now I wall not start taking notice until mid July at the activity.

Loved the Madness light show!

He is not going anywhere, and defo not to Norwich! Swansea and Norwich will get that sinking feeling as the bubble is bursting in both camps! Saints are still on the up!

Hodgson does not want to upset Terry!

I have a wonderful picture of my wife and our 5 month old on holiday! Before this which I put on this week I had Ricky lambert being lofted above shoulders at the final whistle. It tends to go between, family, football, and music!

What a little beauty!

Love vinyl, love the sleeves and the sound of a record player. Yep a complete u turn to try and combat downloads, and me for one will be this form of music for bands I like.

There is a Turkish hairdressers that has opened here in Royston Town, thinking of going along and getting myself a Turkish shave!

I have heard it is going to be blue ;-)

What about the away kit?!

David Armstrong holding a sponge to his head v Blackburn!

On Sunday 16th September 2012, Me and Mrs Dr.Who are taking part in the London to Brighton cycle ride, for the charity Childhood First, which is our choosen charity for all events.This is 54 miles, and the furthest I have cycled before this time was 11 miles. I know times are hard and season ticket prices are at a very silly price, but I would appreciate as much or as little as you can afford, as it will help with the motivation. We are off for our first longish bike ride today, as part of the training schedule (15 miles). This is on the main board, as I am a Saints fan, so is my wife, and I will be wearing the new Saints top! Please check out the charity, and help me reach our target. http://www.childhoodfirst.org.uk/ http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=simsgocycling&isTeam=true Thank you for reading, and a bigger thank you if you can spare even If it is £1.00.

Sounds a little like mine at the moment. Sunday - tuna on toast Monday - beans on toast Tuesday - spaghetti on toast Wednesday - beans on toast Thursday - spaghetti on toast Friday - Indian takeaway Saturday - cook a meal On a diet and fitness trip ready for me and mrs dr who's cycle ride from London to Brighton. Normally eat loads of rubbish as often as possible!

That is the rise in cotton prices for you!

I will...

I saw this on Twitter. Not sure if this has been posted on here, but one to keep an eye on. I quite fancy the Lambert one. http://www.sfcshirts.bigcartel.com

Did we not used to have a very red top? There was one with shoulder white bits, but there was a whole red shirt? Or did I dream this? Must have been 85/86 http://www.amazon.co.uk/SOUTHAMPTON-FRAMED-FOOTBALL-POSTER-THROUGH/dp/B002WTSKAO

When I was young, we always used to have a set meal each day of the week, but this does not happen so much any more. I used to hear the phrase it is Wednesday today, so it is lamb chops day, and we always had the same thing it, mash and peas. Friday was always fish day from the chippy, and there was a day for crispy pancakes. At the weekend it was my mums chilli on Saturday, and every Sunday without fail it would be roast day, unless it was really hot out, and we would have a salad, covered in cheese with a pork pie plonked in the middle (to make it healthy). We just have whatever we fancy each day and pick something random from the freezer for the kids. We only all sit down together and eat on the occasional Saturday and Sunday. Does anyone still have set meals for each day? Do you sit down as a family and discuss the day?

Both my girls love broccoli, sweetcorn and carrots and have it every time they have a meal that requires veg. I just think these days they have a lot of ready meals, such as lasagne, spaghetti bol, sheppards pie, corn beef hash, tuna pasta bake, cheesy pasta, which are all on a great offer in Tesco. (over stores as well). This is easier and cheaper to feed children,mand it is still expensive. I would give them veg with these meals but feel it is a little much for a little one. I love veg, but my wife does not eat any of it, so they have it when they have roast, and other meals that require veg.