Cycle Cyprus Challenge – Day 3
Dhekelia to Episkopi
Day 3 has arrived and the team are still going strong. They really are a great group of people to be putting themselves through this gruelling challenge for the benefit of The Soldiers’ Charity. I have so much admiration for them. The team arrived in Episkopi at 2.30pm, tired but apparently still smiling. Just 2 more days to go. Elysia has given some items of information during the day and Macca has taken the opportunity of recollecting the first stage on Day 1 and his views of Day 3.
Elysia’s Diary
122 kilometres of Day 3 smashed and we’ve hit our lunch stop at the K1 club in Akrotiri. Lunch is outstanding, thanks to the support crew and everyone is still in good spirits. 30k left to Episkopi where we will spend our 3rd night. Half w
Day 3 conquered! Please spread the word of our challenge and keep the sponsors coming in. We have smashed our target already and want to double it! Thank you for all the support, 2 days left!
Recollections by Macca (Stephen) McHugh
Day 1 – The day begins. The first day really didn’t start too well, unfortunately this was because it was an early call at 03.45 hrs, breakfast was emotional due to the porridge being lumpy and salty, but a good effort all around for starting off with a positive attitude!
We moved from Camp to Kyrenia to be at the start point for 05.30 hrs to move off at 06.00 hrs; all was a success until we started to move up the hill, where Ash stacked it after 30 seconds through his inability to change gears….such a novice!! Onwards we went….well apart from Billy, or should I say ‘Mr Admin’, who had a puncture only 3 miles into our journey…typical! With the excellent assistance from our support team, Billy was soon on his way once again.
Excited about lunch we were gutted to arrive at the planned location at 09.30 hrs to find the support vehicle 300m off the beaten track getting their fat nappers
Never trust a chef (Billy) when they say the route is flat, we were next to experience the most almighty hill yet, with many others shortly to follow. Our day came to an end with yet another uphill coupled with the most horrendous unfinished road that made your whole body shake for at least 20 km. Sun beach bungalows were a welcoming sight when we rocked up at 14.30 hrs, with an amazing beach, fantastic view, great food and more importantly beds! This rustic hideaway was our home for the night and after a good feast we made for our beds to prepare ourselves for the next day ahead….the longest leg of our journey.
Day 3 Update by Macca
Surprisingly the team woke this morning brig
Still going strong through Limassol we were pounding the road down to get to our lunch at the K1 Triathlon club, Akrotiri. 122k alr
There was a late photo of some of the team checking their bikes for the next leg in the morning – Day 4.
To read more of Cycle Cyprus Challenge – Day 1
To read more of Cycle Cyprus Challenge – Day 2