Team Garmin-Slipstream

As a bloke approaching my 40's, the thought of not having had a proper day in the mountains on a bike was hitting me hard. 

The 20th anniversary of my first race had gone and past a few weeks ago, it had been a 2-up time trial with my first and current club Fenland Clarion. 

So the chance of a day's guided riding and coaching with Girona based Bikecat, whilst on holiday, was too good a birthday treat to miss!!

The whole situation surrounding Bradley Wiggins is turning into high farce and the main loser will end up being the Garmin/Slipstream rider. Any energy he is spending on this proposed transfer to Team Sky (even if it is mental) is going to be detrimental next July.

I have looked back at many of sports protracted transfer dealings and the short answer is that no-one wins in these situations.

I am not your typical stag do kind of guy. Partying and boozing aren't on my radar (I claim my bad drinking is down to not having a full set of kidneys... not sure if that is true), something which has been putting me under pressure in the run up to my wedding next April.

But could a cycling trip be a possible solution to keep the groom happy (and away from wandering around Budapest dressed as a chicken?).