Not being the most athletic member of the LOCOG team, although very passionate about the Games, the time has now come for me to do my bit!
What with new staff incentives for cycling to work and with the announcement of adidas as our new sportswear partner reminding me that somewhere in the depths of the wardrobe is an old adidas top (which still fits!) I decided the time has come to choose sport!
So out came the old push bike; cobwebs removed, tyres inflated, new batteries in the lights, a new cycle helmet - and the old adidas top washed! I set to the roads and cycle paths of south east London.
Having made it twice now and only got lost once (the cycle path signs can be difficult to follow) all I can say is ‘get on your bike!’ It took no longer than the train, was safe, enjoyable and good for the environment too.
Having not cycled for about 4 years I was amazed by the extensive cycle route network and the number of cyclists out there. Now I’m not the fittest chap in the world, but made the 11 miles without a problem and beat the train; so fellow London 2012 followers; whilst we may not make the Olympic road cycling team why not get inspired, get fit and get on your bike!
All I want now is a new adidas London 2012 logoed cycle top!
For more information and free cycle route maps - go to the TFL website.
