On reflection

On reflection

What do you think about all day? Not probably something you think about that often. Reflective practice was something I learned during my nursing training. Its definition is: – Reflective practice is a process where individuals think critically about their...
Florida 500 – race week Monday

Florida 500 – race week Monday

So, we have one crewman here, Tim. However, Joe is at this moment stuck at Ottawa Airport after his flight was cancelled. Sounds like a horrendous day, sat in a plane on the runway for 5 hours going nowhere. Will wait to hear what/why the airline thought that an ok...
What’s in a Name?

What’s in a Name?

People have pet names for things, especially pets obviously. I’ve had dogs in my life called: Wink, Billy, Ben and Mo. Cats named Smudge, Chi Chi, Harriet (Hatty) and Herbydatious (Herby). For some reason I never named a car but I have given my bikes names. I think...
Florida 500 – (minus 5 days)

Florida 500 – (minus 5 days)

    Why pick the Florida 500 to ride. Well for one thing the route passes right past our house. In fact, the house is almost exactly halfway along the route and we will be able to use it as a rest stop during the race. Another good couple of reasons are,...
The Florida 500 (minus 6 days and counting)

The Florida 500 (minus 6 days and counting)

The Florida 500. Well it’s actually 530 miles but who is going to argue about 30 miles. My next cycling adventure starts in a week’s time. I’m racing (well, riding against myself, the none stopping clock, the road and the weather) 530 miles from Jacksonville to...