Weekend Away in Cornwall

Just got back from weekend in Cornwall. Bikes on the back of the car. Scenery and sea stunning. New RNLI Lifeguard station Porthcothan Bay. My friend Ian also in Cornwall and walking the last leg of the Coastal Path.


Travelled M5 during the Reading v Swansea play off match. Only had FM radio. Just north of Exeter could only get the commentary in Welsh??? until near Bristol when last penalty scored. Decided it was better in Welsh.

Making a link to the Women's Centre

Women allowed Also new this year are CTC’s two women only sportivesin Leeds on 12 June and Reading on 18 September. This week’s Guardian Bike blog examined the issue of female specific cycling events, with a contribution from CTC’s sportive organiser, Business Development Manager John Storms.  With other cycling organisations launching their own campaigns to recruit more women cyclists, the topic is a very pertinent one. In the blog, John said: "The sportive population can be as much as 90:10 men to women, and sometimes this is quite intimidating...participants want a feeling of sameness with those around them."

New Rider in the Reading to Poole cycle Team

Just gained a new member of the team doing the RNLI cycle ride on the 16th July from Reading to Poole. There are 4 of us-Malcolm, Mark, Craig and me.
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/NormanPitcherforRNLI

Virgin Money Giving | Fundraising | RNLI Reading's fundraising page

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Norman Pitcher is raising money for RNLI. Sponsor them with Virgin Money Giving

Work of the Churches in Reading Women's Centre

Have a look at this connection. Great cycle ride in Junehttp://rvadirectory.org.uk/event/20110625/reading-to-newbury-fun-ride

Today we had a review of the Churches in Reading Women's Centre outreach worker. Doing well but we need more referrals. The outreach service is aimed at promoting confidence when someone is faced with a difficult life event.

Reading Cycle Week Information

http://www.ctc.org.uk/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabID=4917

Interesting coincidence

http://www.wiziq.com/tutorial/143061-Fun-Cycling-in-Reading
Just gained a new follower on Twitter from Syracuse. Interestingly I am reading John Grisham novel The Last Juror with main character who studied there

Christian Aid

Not long back from collecting for Christian Aid. Hard work but every now and then a really friendly response. Now to play football.

Practice Ride

Been out cycling tonight practicing for my cycle rides. Cycled on National Cycle Route 23 for a couple of hours.
Great scenery and rain held off.
Also been sending email seeking sponsors for my RNLI ride to Poole on the 16th July and more emails sending out leaflets advertising the Reading to Newbury ride on the 25th June.

Fund Raising for the RNLI

Please sponsor me on my RNLI 100 mile cycle ride on the 16th July from Reading to Poole. Just click on to this site. http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/NormanPitcherforRNLI The cycle ride ends at the RNLI training college and it is well worth visiting the RNLI site to check it out. The RNLI saves many lives each year. You will be supporting lifeboats,  lifeboat volunteers and lifeguards at the seaside,

Busy Weekend

Its been a busy weekend so far. Last night we went to the Penta Hotel to watch the whole of the Eurovision, in the afternoon we helped on the RNLI stall at the Calcot fun day and in the morning I worked in the Oxford Road Community Garden. Now off to Church on my bike.


Reading and Düsseldorf are twinned and there was German food at the Penta Hotel and Eurovision on the Big screens

Cycle Ride for Churches in Reading Women's Centre

Annual Reading to Newbury fun Cycle ride-All abilities-Adults £12-25th June start Wesley Church 9-10.30am. Marshalls and feed stations-Kennet/Avon Canal path

FunCycling Norman Pitcher 

 

Get Ready

Time to sigh up for the Reading to Newbury Cycle ride along the Kennet and Avon Canal. 25th June-Reading Cycle Week activity. Good for all riders whatever your ability. This is a fun ride with a cafe midway. Food stops provided and sigh up details and costs to follow. Also details will be on the Reading Cycle Week site.

Lazy 2 weeks

FunCycling Norman Pitcher 

Holiday and busy schedule of activities have slowed down training for the Reading to Poole RNLI ride on the 16th July. I did manage to get to a Beer and Pie Festival while in Cornwall. Went out running daily.

Also did training session on the bike with Mark and Malcolm

Sad news from the Italian Tour.