by nickpannaman | May 8, 2018 | blog, USA | Mississippi River ride
65 miles ridden – 220 feet climbed Finally it starts. After a couple of days nearly getting over jet lag and mooching around downtown New Orleans today we all got on our bikes and started riding. New Orleans is much more genuine than I imagined and really has a...
by nickpannaman | Apr 29, 2018 | blog, USA | Mississippi River ride
I fly next Saturday 5th May, briefing and orientation is on Monday and the ride starts on Tuesday 8th with a 61 mile ride to Gonzales. Very exciting! Here’s the summary map and plan: The first three days are a nice warm up for 91 miles with 4000 feet of climbing...
by nickpannaman | Apr 24, 2018 | blog, default
After being able to practice in icey, wet and windy conditions, I was able to fill a serious gap in my preparations last weekend by cycling in warm, sunny conditions! Friends Terry and Julie who Sue and I cycled with in Italy last year, and with whom we will be...
by nickpannaman | Apr 15, 2018 | blog, default
Saturday – 48 miles ridden, 720m climbed. Sunday – 33 miles ridden, 480m climbed. At last! It’s not raining, it’s kind of warm and I’ve got a couple of pretty clear weekend days. Saturday’s ride criss-crossed the Chiltern Hills with...
by nickpannaman | Feb 26, 2018 | blog, USA | Mississippi River ride
Training has commenced for my 2018 rides. Mississippi Ride: Between 8th May and 1st June I will be cycling from New Orleans to Minneapolis following the great Mississippi river. Covering just over 1726 miles with stops in Memphis and St. Louis this trip will give me...
