For some time now I have been reading various articles and books eulogising about the wonderful cycling in Holland. I had been to Amsterdam once and cycled around the city and so did know cycling life in Holland was very different from the UK. So in preparation for an event we are planning in September […]
Author Archive | Chris Dawson
The Macmillans Cycling Community
We at the Winchester Pedal Paddle Pace (PPP) want to start a new initiative that brings together the Macmillans community, wherever you might live or work. Myself, Chris Dawson and my son Graham Dawson have been involved with the Winchester PPP from its very inception, (back in 2004). We have now developed a means to help […]
The Winchester PPP
The Winchester PPP is here again. Put Sunday July 8th in your diary and come out and help Mamillan Cancer Support, the Official Charity of Pedal Paddle Pace (PPP). Could you raise £50 to help support people affected by cancer? Every year the PPP raises about £25,000 and if every competitor raises just £50 we can […]
Is Cycling the New Windsurfing?
A good many years ago my wife and I took up the latest sport that was all the rage then, windsurfing. Many a long day was spent falling off and getting back onto our original “Windsurfing” board. As a beginner you are quite satisfied with light winds and spending time with friends on the beach, […]
Taking on the Challenge of the Alpe D’Huez
It was one of the most exhilarating experiences on my last climb up the Alpe d’Huez. A young Dad was pulling his son behind his bike all the way to the top. I passed them about half way and had a chat and told him he had my utmost respect. Being not as fit as […]