Have Push Bike Will Train

16th November 07

Have Push Bike Will Train

This afternoon I went to our local bike shop and purchased a push bike. That was the easy bit. I then had to remember to buy all the bits to go with it, lights, stand, padlock, milometer and a bike pump. Since when did push bikes not come with a pump! The simple answer is now.

Tomorrow afternoon the Q6000 will be delivered from Tom at Scootamart. I am really looking forward to seeing this power wheelchair after reading, and rereading so much about it. On paper and video it looks a remarkable machine, but how will it compare with the Albert Adventure!

When the push bike arrives on Wednesday, I can then, on Friday, take one of the two power wheelchairs out on the road, for a test drive, at the sort of speed I hope to be doing on the E2E. 5/6 mph; there is just one big problem, where to go so that my safety and those of the public will be protected. There is a speed limit for power chairs when used on the footpath; of 4 mph. We do have some cycle paths near by but not many. I will report back when I have news on that front.

My local University, Northumbria University, have now said they will be glad to be one of my supporters. I have been trying to get their log on the blog, but the one I have is in word and it will not transfer.

Now it is time to tune into the BBC’s ‘Children in Need’. A great night of entertainment for some wonderful children’s causes. Over to you Terry.