Author Archives: Deacon Liam

First I should explain what I did say: When the Tour De France cyclists pass the crowds they shout ‘Allez!’ meaning ‘Go!’ in French. We’ve used this term a lot over the past four days to encourage and spur on … Continue reading →

After a shaky start negotiating the back roads of Portsmouth we’re back on track. The legs are heavy but determination is pushing the pedals and we’re just about on track to make it home for 3pm the weather has started … Continue reading →

Follow the link below to the article on the Road 2 Rouen departure. Please Lobby them with request for information how we got on so we get a follow-up story. Watford Observer

With three days of the tour complete and only 70 miles between us and victory, morale in the camp is high. Energy however is not although we managed to put the pedals down extra hard to get our average speed … Continue reading →

If you like your cycling then this post is for you! If not… Cycling in France has been great. Not only do the people seem more accustomed to seeing groups of cyclists, motorists give ‘toots’ of encouragement and waves when … Continue reading →

There were less updates today as the awful weather kept us pushing on in the promise of a dry hotel room. The day wasn’t without incident. Within 5 minutes we had a puncture. A broken chain followed. And the number … Continue reading →

With less that 24 hours til departure each ‘athlete’ will no doubt be adhering to his own pre-tour preparations: Early nights Massage Sewing and preparing large amounts of food! For the 80 mile first leg ALONE each rider will burn … Continue reading →

School Chaplain Liam spent the three-and-a-half hours duration of the school Open Evening cycling non-stop. It’s not quite the same as hitting the road but the visiting parent and generous JOA students were impressed enough to donate over £125 in … Continue reading →