Saturday 19 January 2013

Spike Assembled and Team Brief

This hotel is amazing. You could have anything for breakfast even curry. Staff are so friendly,
this is certainly 'the land of smiles'.  Assembled Spike and he is in good shape, bike computer wouldn't work so changed battery and all ok.
 Sat by the pool this afternoon and enjoyed the rays, lovely, hope there is not too much snow at home
  Had our team briefing tonight and met the gang.  The brief would put the fear of death into you,
traffic conditions, smog, village dogs etc.  We are being trucked out of Bangkok tomorrow morning at 5.00am, for 2 hours, then
 cycle 74 miles. Snacks when we start then a proper breakfast after 20 miles. I can see some who have never toured before are quite
daunted at the prospect, especially the traffic.  There is a hard shoulder for part of the way, in 4 lane each way traffic so should be alright.
Like India, drivers come down the wrong side of the road but from what I can gather at least  they obey traffic lights. Always a plus.
The team truck is massive, I have never seen a truck so big. Certainly won't miss it for a water stop. Everyone is friendly, fun and wanting to get started.
One girls bike was so badly damaged on arrival that she had to buy a new one, not the best kind of start.  This has the makings of a huge adventure.
Must go, out for Thai meal soon.