I was hoping that David and Julia might go for a tandem for the bike ride - but instead they've gone for the more adaptable option of 2 new individual bikes instead.
It's great news that Julia's husband David has joined the team as it means that Julia has a regular training partner. They already have mountain bikes - but "proper" road bikes will make the 234 miles whiz by much quicker!
Mountain bikes have wide, knobbly tyres - great for gripping on mud or scree, but also great at slowing up pedalling on nice smooth tarmac. Gearing for mountain bikes is designed to get up steep slopes off road - not for speedy road ascents. Positioning is also different.
In other news, Victoria is contemplating joining the cycling team - a brave move for someone who's not been on a bike for a couple of years!
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