Year Round Commuter, Cyclist and Adventure Seeker.

Well here we are on the last day of another year, how has it been for you. I always read about new years resolutions but as mine don't get by mid January it's not worth it... - So I make a top 5 achievement list for the forthcoming year. Done that ! (See earlier blog). 2012 has been a good year here, with some cracking highlights. Back in Feb we celebrated Maryann's parents ruby wedding with a memorable weekend at Auchrannie on Arran, where I also cycled round raising +£900 for the Vanessa Riddle Appeal, and that would raise to over £1200 later in the year with various other cycles. A bug had developed. In March we done a tour of the Scottish main castles at Euan's request for his 7th birthday . - This was brilliant bolting around the deep dark areas of Stirling and Edinburgh Castles, soaking up a great atmosphere... and gaining some great historical education. Then the biggy in April -  4 Days in 1 of my favourite cities London over the Easter Weekend . - Took in almo...

Early Plans in place, with Neil (@aerobic247) but looking at this over 4/5 days in early April 2013- Should be 4 days- Youth Hostel it..  Mon - John O Groats - Dingwall 122miles  Tues - Dingwall - Fort William - 80 Miles  Wed - Fort William to Glasgow -100 Miles  Thurs - Glasgow to Carlisle - 103 Miles   (Ish) :)  

Planning my Top5 for 2013.. including a x2 rollover 1. Cycle Scotland over 4 days - April 2013 2. 3 Peaks Week (Carry over) - Ben Nevis (5th time), Scaffel Pike and Snowdon - June/July 3. 2 Cycle Sportives +100 Miles - Balloch in May and the Fresh Lo 110 Miler in September 4. Family holiday to Ireland ( Rollover) 5. lose the beer belly :) Lets see how this plans out lol

Was looking back at my blog and the post I made this time last year... An 80 percent success rate if you include Arran twice lol... http://lexjah3.wordpress.com/2012/01/02/2012-hopes-and-plans/ My biggest achievement in 2012 was cycling 100 Miles on the day of my birthday ! http://lexjah3.wordpress.com/2012/11/14/fort-william-glasgow-100-cycle-1-day-111112 / Full blog on 2012 in the early part of New Year :).. Cheers- Alex +2012 Hopes and Plans Leave a Comment Posted by Alex Hamilton on January 2, 2012 Well there we are into 2012. A new year, full of new ideas, plans, inspirations and desires. This years a leap year, and the year of the Olympics from London. A few weeks back I decided to list 5 things I want to do this year and this is that list : 1. Take family to London for a small break. - Done 2. Cycle around Arran. - Done Twice 3. Climb Ben Nevis again - Done 4. Snowdon and Scafell Pike. (new) -hmmm 2013 5. Family holiday to Ireland - hmmm 2013 The list has changed a bit. But t...

Just a post to wish all who read this blog a Merry Christmas and a very good 2013. - love the Hammy's

A short post -  I made a list of 5 thing to do this time last year and I will blog that separately on how I got on.  2013 will see me do 2 things. Partly 2012 has seen me cycle like from a record of 27 miles to the November run of 102 miles in 1 go.... a great birthday present, so with determination I know I can accomplish these things.... From 2/1/13, a new me willl be born for a period- good eating, exercising and taking my new bike runs to new levels... better than 2012. and a personal challenge to shed 2 stone by say May 2013....  Can the Hammy do this ?   

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Been quiet on here recently. The curse of retail and dec. busy month. Just about to enjoy a weekend off. A wee run to break the new bike in and hopefully a festive beerage sat night. Chill sun.

Just agreed a date and early details for the 448 mile cycle over 4 days of my great nation.... More follows...