Having completed our first challenge on 10 July 2011, Jamie and Neil have decided to continue fundraising for Help for Heroes & Starlight charities, by static cycling in various shops across Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset. Jamie is also training to cycle stage 19 of the 2011 Tour de France (Modane to Alpe d'Huez) in the future. We hope to raise £20,000

All donations no matter what the size, will be graciously received and further add to our enthusiasm to raise even more money for our chosen charities. Donations can be made securely by following the links below. Thank you for your interest in our challenge, please pop back from time to time, to see our progress.

2 September 2012

Retul Bike Fitting

Having finished a night duty and grabbing a few hours sleep, I jumped into my car and drove to Charminster in Bournemouth to see Alex and the crew at Primera Sport. After the usual chit-chat, I then started setting up my bike on a turbo for a Retul bike fit. Paul is the resident expert.

Basically, after placing motion sensors on the right hand side of your body, from toe to shoulder, a series of measurements are taken after cycling for 30 seconds. These measurements are then analyzed on a laptop and read outs are produced. These read outs provide information (various angles) which in turn can be converted to correct rider positioning on the bike, to maximise performance and comfort.

Given that I am still only about 80% (back injury) fit for Modane to Alpe d`Huez in 19 Days time, this is quite important to me. I`m hoping that this will help, coupled with the addition of a 12-30 rear cassette. Now I`m only nervous,  as opposed to petrified.

Thank you Paul. I would highly recommend the professional warm service provided by the guys at Primera Sport.

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