Cycling with boys

Last weekend I cycled 60 miles with my son and some of his friends.

I observe that reactions to this are sharply divided. Most people react with a “Wow, that’s a long way” response, particularly for the boys. Some, however, who are into cycling smile and comment that this sounds like a good starter by way of cycling trips.

We took it easy, stopping regularly and eating plenty of chocolate and I have to say it was a very pleasant couple of days without serious incident. What was lovely was seeing the character of the boys come through.

My main reflection, though, is that it is amazing what you can achieve if you just keep going. None of us are fit cyclists. When we set out it felt like the journey was going to be endless and might not be achievable. However, we just kept going. We didn’t rush, we tried not to grumble when another hill came, and the miles passed.

It is amazing what we, even the smallest of us, can achieve when we are willing to give it a go and just keep going.