Why would two (relatively) sane healthcare professionals decide to cycle 1000 miles in 9 days, having never owned bikes with skinny slick tyres that won't go down a mountainside? As usual, such ideas are born over a few beers and Sunday lunch in a pub with friends. Having agreed to undertake such an adventure, we thought that we could ensure that others benefited from our madness and look into raising money for a charity.
My (Steve) work as an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in trauma means I'm regularly involved in the care of severely injured patients who have often needed rapid transfer to hospital to survive. The Great Western Air Ambulance is our local provider of this vital service. Sarah's hospital, The Spire, Bristol, coincidentally has GWAA as its chosen charity to support.
And so, following the expert assistance of Simon at our local bike shop, in February we shakily took to the roads!
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