The Boyd Brigade

It was great to ride with a father and son team Noel and James at the beginning of this week. Having recently retired Noel has re-discovered the bike…a lovely Pinarello Rokh to be more precise ! And was looking to get some social training miles in whilst over on Holiday visiting his Son and daughter in Law.

James is a soon to be resident on the Island and is no stranger to its amazing riding and it was a great opportunity for them both to get out together on two wheels and enjoy some training, banter and great food! Thanks for a great couple of days fellas and we will see you soon…

Boys Snr puts the hammer down !

Father and Son just enjoying the bike

Father and Son just enjoying the bike

James keeps his eye out for any attacks

James keeps his eye out for any attacks

 

Climbing out of a slightly scorched part of Es Cubells

Climbing out of a slightly scorched part of Es Cubells

The coffee stops are pretty good on the Island. Salut!

The coffee stops are pretty good on the Island. Salut!

 

Great Ormond Street Hospital Round the Island Cycle Challenge

It was great to be part of what was an awesome event last weekend,  Velo Club Ibiza acted as consultants on the routes then drove the support vehicle on the two days of riding, which saw 200 participants cycle the Island over two days to help raise money for the GOSH in London.

For some participants it proved extremely challenging but all of them managed to complete the course and do their bit for what is an amazing Hospital that gives hope to so many children and families all over the world.

To sign up for the 2015 Event which aims to be bigger and better click here!

Below are some shots I grabbed during the weekend….

Bikes stacked and racked ready for the off

Bikes stacked and racked ready for the off

For the uninitiated the routes were definitely a challenge

For the uninitiated the routes were definitely a challenge

Riders congregate at the start on Day 1

Riders congregate at the start on Day 1

 

Support riders where on the road to provide a few much needed pushes!

Support riders where on the road to provide a few much needed pushes!

The irrepressible Ian Denson son of GB cycling legend Vin Denson was proud to be supporting such a great cause

The irrepressible Ian Denson son of GB cycling legend Vin Denson was proud to be supporting such a great cause