On the 3 peaks podium...?

3 Peaks Cyclo Cross 2011, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Well a photo on the podium .... but not that we deserved it. We have just done the 3 peaks and this year is was a special one, 3 peaks with four cousins competing, with Mark (from New Zealand) and Adrian (from Southampton) joining old timers Dave and I. It was a special family event with all 4 finishing, despite various adventures - you can read all about it on their own blogs...

Myself (Phil)
Mark
Dave
Adrian
A batch of photos taken by our faithful support team or wives, mum and children

By the way the chap on the right is our mutual mate Steve Riley - Dave was not available cause he was on his way to casualty - but you can read about that on his blog.

Angus at Preston CX

Angus at Preston CX, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

A great picture taken by a pro of Angus on Sunday. Well done Angus!

Helen at the climbing wall

Helen Helmet, originally uploaded by chessicle.

A great picture taken by Katie's dad, taken at the party at Kendal climbing wall on Saturday. She decided she likes climbing.

Anne's cycling trip...

, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Anne and friends from the from the village went away for the weekend cycling in Ravenstonedale (stayed at the Black Swan) & the Eden Valley. Looks like they had a good time - 25 miles day one and 15 day 2.... A new era?

Cycling for all the family.....

The Great Wall of China

Untitled, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Last week I was lucky enough to travel to Beijing on business, accompanied by my friend and colleague Richard Bardgett, among others. Here are a few pictures of a trip to the great wall after the meeting, an inspirational place.

Matt starts secondary school

A brief yet poignant moment, Matt moving on into the world

Holiday pictures

Untitled, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

We are just back in the UK following 2 weeks camping on the Costa Brava in Spain. Snaps from the iPhone were updated regularly (thanks to some free wireless at the Campsite) and now we have just uploaded the 'quality' images too - the full set can be viewed here. Highlights include meeting many new friends and families, spending time with Andy, Caroline and Archie who joined us for a few days in the middle, kayaking, snorkeling, fishing, trip to the water park and a trip to Barcelona. The sun and the sea also proved a great convalescence for my leg. A great holiday, faultless.