Chris Woodford

Getting ready - bike issues

After getting the moonboot off I thought I'd better get the bike out and go for a spin. A quick trip to work resulted in a few break downs on the way there and back. The next day the same thing. 
a bit of time working on the carbies and the bike has come good 🤞 

A big clean today of the bike today and I think I'm ready for tomorrow. 🏍️

Back on the bike

The moon boot is finally off (doesn't feel much better) and I'm back on the bike. 
just a simple ride to work today to blow out the cobwebs and let's say I'm glad o did. The bike was not happy to be ridden in such cold weather and conked out 4 times. Nothing to dangerous early in the morning with little traffic. But the trip home was much more pleasant. The sun was out and the bike behaved. 
I'll squeeze a few more of these in before Sunday. 

Getting closer

With the ride getting closer I'm still unable to get out with the team and assist as my ankle is still not the best.
I'll be there on the ride day though. 

it was good to catch up on Sunday with a few of the Melbourne crew though going through ride details before they went out again to test the proposed route. 
days like this don't just happen, there's a lot that goes on behind the scenes and a lot of key people involved. When I help out leading up and on the day is a small amount compared to some other people. 
This post is to celebrate the hard working planners of the Melbourne DGR support team. This photo is from a DGR approx 5-6 years ago. But I know most of these people will still be there leading up to and on the day helping out. 

Not much riding on the lead up to the DGR- injured

There won't be much riding taking place on the lead up to this years DGR.

I'm currently in a moon boot helping to aid a fracture in my ankle. Don't be alarmed, this injury did not take place on a motorbike. It was sustained snowboarding last year with initial x-rays not showing the damage.

I'll still be activley riding on the day being in the DGR lead group, helping to corner mark and guide the hundreds of riders through the beautiful streets of Melbourne.

37 days to go!

I'm Riding for Men's Health in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride

On Sunday the 19th of May 2024, I'm riding for the 10th time in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride with fellow men and women across the globe to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and men's mental health on behalf of Movember.
Men die on average 6 years earlier than women and for largely preventable reasons. The number of men that are suffering is growing, and we need to do something about that. So, before I don my suit and polish my boots, I'm asking you to join me in raising funds and awareness for these causes by donating what you can for this meaningful cause and to help the men we love, live happier and healthier lives.