287 training miles this week...

... over 2 thirds of which were pedalled by 3rd week yellow jersey wearer Richard!  On our map, Richard has virtually whizzed through Lille & is now on the outskirts of Paris.

Matt's appearing on the tracker now - mostly gym mileage - but that most certainly counts! 

However, Ben Earl gets King of the Mountains this week following a very soggy pedal to Warsash with me on Monday to an SR team event.  Many thanks to Caroline for arranging access to the yacht club showers – so very much appreciated!  Ben also his bike out over the weekend – some good solid mileage knocked up.

Ben on another rainy bike ride

On a Smarter Business Travel subject, Monday really illustrated the facilities that make a difference to cyclists that go beyond decent bike sheds/racks. 

Showers, changing room - and somewhere to hang up soggy kit to dry all help to make cyclists feel better about their ride and able to arrive at work looking, well, work-like.  B&Q House also provides towel loan which cuts down on kit to carry as well as solving the dilemma of where to dry a damp towel.

I've heard of other employers getting imaginative with facilities - providing ironing equiment as well as hair straighteners and dryers!

And an additional benefit is that all of these support colleagues who walk or run to work or who pop out for lunchtime exercise too - all helping to support a healthy workforce.