I'm a Swiss-English mongrel. Both cultures have a reputation for being reserved and somewhat self effacing.
I'm afraid I find books and articles that follow the hackneyed formula of opening with a tear jerking account of someone's triumph over adversity followed by a parable of the lesson to be learned a little cloying.
"Ever since being bothered by a dog whilst rambling when young Chris had a deep fear of all creatures with four legs. But one day an unexpected meeting with a rabbit forced Chris to tackle their phobia head on. Now Chris is a zoo keeper (though still has a preference for snakes and birds). Like Chris we can all learn etc etc...
However.'I'm writing this blog both as motivation for myself and in the hope that it may provide some inspiration and guidance for others wishing to take on Father Time. So, from time to time I will be posting entries labelled with the self congratulatory tag of "Feats" recording things, cycling related, about which I am especially proud.
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