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A Cycling Birthday Present

By Will • Feb 23rd, 2008 • Category: Cycling
Galibier

I turned forty something today. My (lovely) wife knows me well.

Among several thoughtful gifts were two scrolls redeemable for full car support for a huge Alps ride anytime in the next 12 months.

I still have very fond memories of Doreen’s support car services on Ventoux last year. On a hot day, fresh water bottles every few kilometres and a bum push to boot. Jealous riders were everywhere. And better photos than I could ever take.

Doreen is no slouch and has successfully climbed stuff like Alpe d’Huez, Ventoux and Galibier (photo).

Merci mille fois!

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Will is Happiest while cycling uphill. More enthusiastic than talented, his 2008 Challenge is to (again) cycle 160,000 metres of vertical ascent.
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8 Responses »

  1. MartinMartin on February 23rd, 2008 at 12:53 pm:

    A very creative and thoughtful gift. No doubt they will come in handy to support this year’s challenge.

    You are a lucky man to have such a great wife.

    Happy birthday!

  2. MarkMark on February 23rd, 2008 at 2:14 pm:

    Happy Birthday!

    Hmm, I’m thinking possibly I should send you the same gift… Oh but it wouldn’t work because I’d end up parking the car and riding it myself. :)

    You are a lucky 40-something man, Will. Many happy returns.

    Mark

  3. MathiasMathias on February 23rd, 2008 at 4:59 pm:

    Happy Birthday!

  4. EricEric on February 23rd, 2008 at 10:46 pm:

    Good! I remembered this week that you had said that you would turn 49 ;-D very soon. I felt guilty as I thought I had missed it and was figuring out how to apologize next time I see you. But I get you right on the day. CONGRATULATIONS!!! And lovely idea from DtD. Very sweet card. Need to tell Katy to have a look on Cycling Challenge so she can pick up how to be a good KtD.
    Happy BD!!!
    Eric

  5. Als Aargauer unterwegsAls Aargauer unterwegs on February 23rd, 2008 at 10:51 pm:

    Happy Birthday and good luck

  6. SprocketboySprocketboy on February 24th, 2008 at 6:55 pm:

    Happy Birthday, You Old Coot! You have to be thankful that you have such a thoughtful (and beautiful) wife to keep you young. With very best wishes,

    Leslie

  7. DonaldDonald on February 25th, 2008 at 1:45 pm:

    Your are a lucky man Will. “Doreen the Domestique” is awesome. I AM SO SORRY FOR MISSING YOUR BIRTHDAY… HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Just think of the great shape you are in for turning 40.
    I’ll hit that next year. Guess I better hit the bike. CHEERS!

  8. PhilippePhilippe on February 25th, 2008 at 9:56 pm:

    Joyeux Anniversaire !

    voilà un cadeau plein d’attention et bien pratique, bravo à Madame !

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