Why would anybody cycle 516 miles?

We want to raise money to buy a permanent home for Samye Dzong London.

Samye Dzong is...

...that most rare of things - a place of peace and tranquility for all in central London. Many people of all religious persuasions (or none) have benefited from the wide range of courses, teachings and therapies made available here over the years. In addition to providing access to a deep wisdom tradition, an unbroken lineage of teachings from the Buddha, and teaching meditation and relaxation techniques for stress reduction, we also offer affordable alternative therapies such as shiatsu and acupuncture (among others), and host classes and courses run by community groups, including martial arts and mother and toddler.

We'd like to make sure this work can continue, and are prepared to cycle 516 miles to raise money towards buying a permanent Centre. This will give us a stable base from which we can build on the work carried out over the last decade and continue to make a positive difference in the lives of those who live and work in London.

If you'd like to help us continue to make a difference, and give us a fantastic incentive to pedal all the way from the Thames to the Samye Ling Tea Party in Scotland, please click on the Donate button and give what you can.

The Trip

The Ride

Sunday, August 3, 2008

Safely in Stow

The end of the second day and as I write this the rest of the cycle team have gone to bed. It's only just past nine in the evening, but they're tired out by another 60+ miles in the saddle. I stayed up a little later to let our many readers know that we all arrived safe and well in Stow-on-the-Wold. Only one tumble today but, again, I'm not going to name names. We passed through a variety of landscapes today from industrial--we cycled right next to the enormous cooling towers of a power station--to stately--we stopped for lunch in Blenheim Palace. The weather was kind: cool and cloudy with just a spot of rain. We're just about holding up physically although, for me, unexpectedly, it's my knees not my muscles or lungs that are suffering. Tomorrow we're heading through Shakespeare's birthplace Stratford-upon-Avon and then on to Birmingham where Amy will be leaving us. It's been great having her along in the support team so a BIG thanks Amy from all of us for all your help, and your wonderful puy lentil casserole. 'Parting is such sweet sorrow'.
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