One of the original founders of the Cyclopaths and organiser of the LEJOG, Alison has no sense of direction! Consistently at the rear of the team, Alison is reassured that there are plenty of others to lead the way but always someone watching her back.
One of the original Cyclopaths, renowned for her ability to have everything we might ever possibly need during a cycle in her saddlebag and simultaneously leading the team, looking after those at the back, following, updating and adapting the route, taking photos and video footage and still cycling faster than many of us! Joining The Cyclopaths last year for LEJOG, we were delighted when David agreed to join us for this year’s adventure. Travelling all the way from Hamilton, Ontario, David brought a competent, cool and calm reassurance to the group. Blessed with the patience of a saint, despite being perfectly capable of cycling at the front he spent much of his time making sure those of us at the back of the group felt safe, secure and supported. Joining us from Halifax, Nova Scotia, we were delighted when Don agreed to join the team for the first time. Despite only recently buying a bike and with very little time to train, Don quickly established himself as a very competent team member who could hold his own on the hills and who alongside David often supported those at the rear of the group.
One of the original Cyclopaths, John brings an energy, fun and enthusiasm to the team that knows no limits. A competent cyclist, John can power up those hills and can be found at the front of the team (his favoured position), the middle and occasionally at the rear of the team supporting the slower ones. Without fail, he can be heard by everyone wherever he is in the team!
A newcomer to the team, John brought an enthusiasm and energy that never waned, even on those tough hills. One of the original Cyclopaths, we were delighted when Julia agreed to join us for this year’s challenge. Always smiling, always cheerful, always supportive, a wonderful team member. Pretty quick at changing a tyre too!Kate must have been feeling very brave when she agreed to provide support for the team! However, with far fewer technical bike problems than last year, Kate managed to squeeze a little time for paddle boarding in between transferring our luggage, helping Marianne with the daily organisation and proving to be an invaluable support to the team.One of the original Cyclopaths, Marianne organised this year’s challenge brilliantly. Not easy with ten cyclists from three different countries, with a range of cycling abilities and expectations. We are so grateful that Marianne, who had planned to cycle with us before she broke her elbow, was still able to join the team despite being unable to ride her bike. We all know how difficult it must have been to watch us cycle off each morning, except perhaps the morning where it rained and she knew exactly how many hills we had in store!One of the original Cyclopaths, we were delighted when Paul agreed to join us for this year’s challenge. A quiet, competent and consistent team member, his presence is reassuring for and welcomed by the whole team. Another great team member.One of the original Cyclopaths, we were delighted when Paula agreed to join us for this year’s challenge. Always positive, determined, cheerful and great company, Paula is a wonderful team member. A very competent cyclist, strong on hills, Paula is equally as happy cycling with the slowest or the fastest of the group. One of the original Cyclopaths. An experienced cyclist, one of the fittest in the team (an Ironman), Steve was thrust into the limelight as this year’s team leader. Brilliantly leading the team over hundreds of miles of varied but often busy routes, safely, securely and with an air of calm, confidence was a fantastic achievement. Juggling the demands and expectations of ten cyclist cannot be easy but respect to Steve for his stamina, patience and stoicism.
Adventures of A Cyclopath 