Dr Who?

How do you know they did not. Now that is some run. If I had seen it I would have sponsored him.

I just think it would be really good to all meet for a cycle for charity. Ok we all live in different parts of the country, but we could all meet for the big day, or some could meet would live near each other for training. Would be a great network of cyclists and Saints fans. On the day or week or whatever we choose to do we could have a few beers at the end and talk......well Saints.

Cheers Minty, as I have said many times before, will take as much advice on board as possible! You also reminded me to get my seat height adjusted as it is to low. But never thought this would be a problem, but of course it will change my riding style and the whole shape of the body and muscles I use. Will start to take on energy foods small and often now, as before was just taking them when I feel a little tired, which at the moment is about 12 mile mark. With regards to the next points I do that at the moment. If a hill comes up I tend to get a good rhythm and stick to it, and do not look up the hill but more down at the road. Seems to work. Me and my wife want to do this as much as possible together, but did discuss earlier today that if we are on a hill then I will go on and then slow so she can catch up. I do not think I will stop completely though. I think the main thing is that we do it together most of the way, but as we said, it will be nice to go over the finish line together. Cheers again, and I am really happy with the kind words of advice and support on here. Kev & Liz

At least they did not change it to a white kit!! Bad move imo.

What has he done?

Yes the riding in groups is something I have not come across as yet, and we have a group ride coming up in a couple of weeks and another one in July. So not sure what to expect really. I know it gets annoying when I am stuck behind the missus in training, because you build up a momentum, and you do not want to be braking on a hill!! Sure we will be fine. We have only been out on 2 longish rides, 12 and 14 miles, and have a 20 mile one on Sunday. The rest of the week Tuesday, Thursday, Friday I am on the exercise bike for 30-45 minutes, but it does get a little borning doing that. I also referee once a week, and walk 45 minutes a day Monday to Firday for work. So have the fitness going up, just need to stay fit. Seems like there are a few cyclists, perhaps we could get a few of us together to do a ride for our own charities at some point. Maybe get a page set up in general sport? Only thing I am going to do for charity at the moment, as love cycling and have the bug. We have plenty of Suder cream in the house as we have a 5 month old ;-) Thanks again for the input and reading this page.

Hey Junction 9, yes I have heard there are a few of these over the course of the year, and I had heard there ws one in June. I get contacted by my charity for events, and this came up, so not sure of the others out there. All I know so far is - Start in South London and cycle through Mitcham, Carshalton, Banstead, Haywards Heath and end in Brighton; this totals an amazing 54 miles in one day. I will get more information closer to the time from the charity.

Norm, thank you for your kind words, and thank you for the donation. I hope to reach both my goals......and hope the weather is better than today!

Thanks for your input. I am trying to get the balance, as I know a lot of it is in the head. People that do these things, say they they take yoga to get the head straight, and it is a case of positive thinking. Also you need a little fitness. I am not scared of doing it, and if anything think I will, but having never done this before there is the unknown. Thanks again, loads of energy drinks will be taken along with the tablets you can get.

Have been under the Premier league heading for a couple of weeks now, when they run through what is happening at the bottom of the screen.

Want the Lambo one, and thinking about the Mr Men one, but all my money seems to be going on bike equiptment ATM. I can feel a Robert Green one coming on, and a Messi one.... Mr Messi?

I have been saying that Baines should be in the England team for ages, the best English left back in the Premier league IMO. Just does not get noticed as much as he is at an unfashionable club.

Also goes to show (IF it does happen) that times have changed as he must see Saints as a better future than West Ham?

Green, is a fantastic English keeper. One of the reasons why West Ham held on or won games they should not have last season. Would be a great signing.

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!