The packing is done

There is always a time for talking, but now it's time for the action!

I have finished the packing. There were some hard choices between the sensible cycling gear and my rather bulky creature comforts. Everything looks in place and all I have to do is wake up on time. A staggering 4.45am to get to the start on time. The good news is that my bike is in good shape having been serviced over the weekend. The uncertainty is how good a shape am I? I think the first day won't be too punishing and we'll have time to recover on the ferry. That's assuming we aren't tossed around in stormy seas.

I have looked at the weather, and the MET office guys have given some rather positive projections on what to expect. Cloudy tomorrow, but for our big day of cycling on Friday, some calm, clear and crisp anticyclone winter glory!

All I have to do is get a good night's sleep and then get on my bike!