I have a confession to make. I have had to resort to taking performance enhancing drugs – specifically Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride. I realise that this will now disqualify me from being able to take part in the (yet to be ratified) Olympic sport of bike touring, and I want to apologise to my fans and sponsors.
In the interests of helping rid global sport of this terrible phenomenon, I am prepared to name my suppliers (Boots the Chemist), and I will also say that none of my team-mates are involved. It was entirely my own decision, and not one forced by the team manager.
In Vienna now, with over 2,000kms on the clock. Had a cold for the last few days, that has made the ride from Passau much harder than it really needed to be. Not really sure why I didn’t just stop for a few days in Passau actually. Having a couple of days off here, getting some minor repairs done, picking up some more spare parts and new tyres – man those Marathon XRs are big and heavy.
I’ve been getting better the last couple of days, hopefully I’ll be more or less OK by Sunday, when I plan on setting out for Bratislava, and on to Budapest before my next rest.
Have just heard that the Iranian New Year’s period shut down goes longer than I thought, so it’s going to be cutting it fine for getting my visa without having to wait around, or backtrack. Looks like I should be able to pick it up in Erzurum though, which would be perfect, as that is not far from the border. Fingers crossed.
4 replies on “Performance enhancing drugs”
what’s this , carrying drugs !! Have you never seen Midnight Express !!
Trainspotting is all I say….
No, sorry Lindsay but don’t know of any good bike shopes in Wien as my house in Austria is only 1k away from the Slowenian border.
I bike to work every day and go for bike rides many other days – often thinking of your super-cool trip these days. Always wanted to do it myself. Certainly have to catch up with you once you’re fineshed or pass through NZ… that is, if you’re not hooked up by then……
Ciao Tony
i like the bearded look – but then again, i’ve been called a little weird. it was good to see you when you came home.
glad to hear you’re on your bike and it doesnt seem to be going too badly!
i see you’ve picked up nells alcoholism – i hear if youre drunk when you fall off a bike, then you are less likely to break a bone.
take care, tara
Turns out that Fahrrad Cooperativ in Wien is a good bike store for touring stuff. Not especially cheap, but they had all the good gear, and sorted out my cables no problems.
Tara, not so sure if you´ll still like the bearded look or not…it´s getting scruffier. Will get a new pic uploaded at my next rest stop in a few days.
I thought I was doing well with my wine the other day at €1.29/L, but then a new benchmark was set the other day at €1.99 for 2L of dry white. It was drinkable. Just. But I´m not so sure I like American drinking games.