Wahaca

I’ve trained long and hard for this moment, and it’s hard to believe it’s all happening. I remember a friend saying to me that only the ‘hard-core cyclists’ persevere on the roads through an English winter – and so I’m proud to call myself hard-core! Having been cycling an average of 100-160 miles a week for several weeks now, I feel as physically prepared as I can be – and as for mental preparation…… I find myself feeling anxious, excited, terrified and ridiculously happy all at the same time.

It’s been a long journey to get where I am now. 6 months ago I bought a bicycle and signed up to cycle across Mexico to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. 5 months ago I was terrified of cycling in traffic and had difficulties staying upright – my knees had permanent scabs and my legs were blue and black more often than not. 4 months ago I met Stephen, my cycling buddy, who got me over my fears of both my bike and the traffic. 3 months ago I cycled to work for the first time and I have done so every day since. 2 months ago, I had raised £1250 and secured by place on the Mexico Coast to Coast Challenge 2011. 1 month ago I increased my training to 100+miles a week, cycling 6 days a week. Last week I had my long ginger curly hair cut off in order to be more aerodynamic! And in 24 hours I’ll board a plane and set off on the greatest adventure of my life – raising money for a great cause, being part of a team, climbing mountains, eating tacos and discovering a country – all from the seat of my bicycle.

Now I ask you – what more could you want for?