Hi everyone
My Brissie to the Bay cycle for MS Queensland, a huge success. Donations totalled $2595, which gave me the title of “Neuro Legend”. Thanks again to all the readers and friends who keep me going on events like this. I’ll never be competitive as a triathlete, but I’m still on top of my game as a fundraiser.
The weather leading up to the event was bitterly cold by Brisbane standards, falling as low as 3° C, but on the day it was very pleasant, starting at 9° C and warming up after sunrise. I had a great time for the first 80km, but suffered a bit on the final 50, which accounted for most of the 1100 metres of total climbing, moderated by some nice downhill runs.
I had only returned on Friday from a three-week trip overseas, during which I couldn’t do any real cycling, so I’m going to attribute my lack of stamina to being out of practice, rather than to my advancing years. I’ll be testing this theory in the Sunshine Coast 70.3 Ironman in September, which includes a 90km ride, between the 1.9km swim and half-marathon run.
As usual, my beautiful Canyon bike attracted lots of nice comments, and my jersey showing status as an MS Legend from previous years got me some encouragement as fellow-riders passed me towards the end.
My reward was another MS cycle jersey. Unfortunately, by the time I finished they’d run out of all sizes except XXL. If anyone who donated would like a huge cycle jersey, just email me at john.quiggin@icloud.com
As always when raising money to fight disease and illness, I’m reminded how lucky I am to have made it to the Biblical three score years and ten (next birthday) without any significant impairment to my health, as well as being in good shape financially. I know that many of my readers aren’t so lucky, and need to focus on looking after their own difficulties. But if you can help, please do.