I know what hell is now, it's cycling 99km in Kenya in the heat! Started off the day with a scary down hill, quickly followed by a massive up hill. That was pretty much how the day went. The hills are endless, going on for miles. The only hill I know in the UK that compares to these hills, is called Ben Nevis! We were up at 5:30, and after a photo shoot, off out on the roads at 7:20. By 10 it was hot, relentless hot sun and no shade. I started being sick a...

Arrived at the hotel, and it was straight out to the bike fitting. Got my saddle fitted, handle bars adjusted and then it was off for a test ride. Got halfway up the first mountain and my gears slipped. Back to the mechanic and then out for a test ride again. Half way up the same mountain, flat front tyre!! Back I go and just had a quick spin round the complex as I was hot and knackered by then. We're in a secure compound, they even check under cars as they ente...

Touch down in Nairobi with the most spectacular landing I've ever experienced! Wheels touched the Tarmac and the thrusters were slammed into reverse. The force slides you forward in your seat until you come to an abrupt stop. Welcome to Kenya! The airport is basic and the architecture isn't very inspiring. Concrete everything seems the material of choice. But it's just what I was expecting. A short queue to go through passport control and customs seems to be th...

At the airport now and all checked in. Found the pub for a small g & t, and we're starting to get everyone together before heading through security.

Been to TGI Fridays for lunch, and when they found out that we were off to Kenya on a charity ride, they asked us for a photo. So that's us posing with the staff. We even got a bike made for us, from balloons! So that's it, we're off to the airport now.