Sorry for the delay but here we go!
It is easy to be inspired and give feedback or write a story on something when it is truly inspirational. It is even better when it is not about yourself but luckily I have had the privilege of being a part of a very special story - and getting to see it firsthand has been amazing!
Now the past few days I've been in England in Basildon in support of my team mate Adrien Niyonshuti preparing for the Olympics in 2012. He is here to scout the course, see the terrain, make some equipment decisions and get acquainted with his surroundings. Daily routine has been nothing special, he and I get up, get some breakfast, gear up, do some riding, check out the gear, eat some more and sleep.
However what is truly amazing in the path Adrien has taken to get here and this was driven home on Monday when we met up with an American film crew who has been following this story from the beginning. The first evening we got an exclusive preview of the movie so far, and what a movie it is! I don't want to tell too much but what I can say is that this is not your normal documentary but is more a story of a multitude of individuals with all their own challenges as well that of a nation! If you have a second go check out the preview at http://risingfromashesthemovie.com
Not included in our everyday routine we headed off to the race course the first evening to see if we could scout out the course on foot
Unfortunately we were not allowed in as they were still doing some final prep work on the course with a 300 strong work force and they were making sure no one would get hurt. Something I can say however is that they are putting on one big show this weekend but will only get to show and tell you more after tomorrow. However with the course closed we were treated by chance to the very scenic Hadliegh Castle ruins which was perfect for another great photo shoot!
The next day after training we headed into London via a 45min train trip and as we rolled into Puddingmill Lane we were left in awe of the massive Olympic stadium and its huge flame tower along side. One could sense that Adrien was starting to understand what journey he was embarking in. This was just the start as from the stadium we slipped into London to take part in the Olympic 1 year to go ceremony. This event really struck home as the enormity of the stage engulfing Trafalgar Square with thousands of people standing and cheering on 2012 you could sense that for Adrien this is now real!
Thursday was a planned rest day so other than a run and short ride (??) I promised to take Adrien for a tour of London on a red bus. So with our very entertaining TV crew friends we learned about London via the second story of a double decker. We could not have asked for a nicer day as the sun was out and despite the massive amount of people we were able to see and film at some of the greatest land marks of the island and probably of the world.
Tomorrow it is routine as usual and we will get to be one of the first cyclists on the Olympic course of 2012. Cannot wait to see Adrien racing around there in 1 years time as I'm sure thousands of his supporters will all be cheering on the Rwandan cyclist that has raised from the ashes.
Chat again after the race, will let you all know how it goes!
Regards, PC
It is easy to be inspired and give feedback or write a story on something when it is truly inspirational. It is even better when it is not about yourself but luckily I have had the privilege of being a part of a very special story - and getting to see it firsthand has been amazing!
Now the past few days I've been in England in Basildon in support of my team mate Adrien Niyonshuti preparing for the Olympics in 2012. He is here to scout the course, see the terrain, make some equipment decisions and get acquainted with his surroundings. Daily routine has been nothing special, he and I get up, get some breakfast, gear up, do some riding, check out the gear, eat some more and sleep.
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| Big Ben |
However what is truly amazing in the path Adrien has taken to get here and this was driven home on Monday when we met up with an American film crew who has been following this story from the beginning. The first evening we got an exclusive preview of the movie so far, and what a movie it is! I don't want to tell too much but what I can say is that this is not your normal documentary but is more a story of a multitude of individuals with all their own challenges as well that of a nation! If you have a second go check out the preview at http://risingfromashesthemovie.com
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| Great location for a film shoot! |
Not included in our everyday routine we headed off to the race course the first evening to see if we could scout out the course on foot
Unfortunately we were not allowed in as they were still doing some final prep work on the course with a 300 strong work force and they were making sure no one would get hurt. Something I can say however is that they are putting on one big show this weekend but will only get to show and tell you more after tomorrow. However with the course closed we were treated by chance to the very scenic Hadliegh Castle ruins which was perfect for another great photo shoot!
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| Doing some modeling |
The next day after training we headed into London via a 45min train trip and as we rolled into Puddingmill Lane we were left in awe of the massive Olympic stadium and its huge flame tower along side. One could sense that Adrien was starting to understand what journey he was embarking in. This was just the start as from the stadium we slipped into London to take part in the Olympic 1 year to go ceremony. This event really struck home as the enormity of the stage engulfing Trafalgar Square with thousands of people standing and cheering on 2012 you could sense that for Adrien this is now real!
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| 1 Year to go ceremony |
Thursday was a planned rest day so other than a run and short ride (??) I promised to take Adrien for a tour of London on a red bus. So with our very entertaining TV crew friends we learned about London via the second story of a double decker. We could not have asked for a nicer day as the sun was out and despite the massive amount of people we were able to see and film at some of the greatest land marks of the island and probably of the world.
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| No better way to see London |
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| Olympic stadium and torch |
Tomorrow it is routine as usual and we will get to be one of the first cyclists on the Olympic course of 2012. Cannot wait to see Adrien racing around there in 1 years time as I'm sure thousands of his supporters will all be cheering on the Rwandan cyclist that has raised from the ashes.
Chat again after the race, will let you all know how it goes!
Regards, PC
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