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Pushing It Uphill

Adrian Smith & Peter Gee

This podcast chronicles Peter Gee and Adrian Smith’s cross UK cycle adventure in June 2023 - riding 1,700km over 2 weeks from Land’s End to John o’Groats, and raising much needed money for Muscular Dystrophy Tasmania.Hear about their preparations and meet people who are helping them along the way. Ambitiously, they will be dropping a podcast every day of the ride so you can keep track of their progress. Every dollar you donate to the ride for Muscular Dystrophy Tasmania, goes directly to help purchase a wheelchair accessible vehicle for a family in southern Tasmania as they meet the many challenges muscular dystrophy throws up in their lives. Donate to their ride here: http://lejogbikeride.gofundraise.com.au

Episode 28 - We're fairly sure that this is our last podcast

Peter, the master manipulator exposes one of Adrian's best kept secrets and talks him into another fundraising challenge during this, our last podcast. Apologies to Di from MD Tas who Adrian couldn't name during the recording!Donations to the ride can be made here:https://lejogbikeride.gofundraise.com.au/Follow Muscular Dystrophy Tasmania on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musculardystrophytasmania

Aug 10, 2023

51 min

Episode 27 - The day after - Reunited and it feels so weird

A quick wrap up from The House of Bruar, a right (upmarket) tourist trap.Donations to the ride can be made here:https://lejogbikeride.gofundraise.com.au/Follow Muscular Dystrophy Tasmania on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musculardystrophytasmania

Jun 24, 2023

4 min

Episode 26 - Day 15 - John O' Groats a go-go

Dear listeners, we make it to our ultimate destination, with the help of Neurofen, Trail Science and a couple of lovely English chapsDonations to the ride can be made here:https://lejogbikeride.gofundraise.com.au/Follow Muscular Dystrophy Tasmania on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musculardystrophytasmania

Jun 23, 2023

10 min

Episode 25 - Day 14 - Ride to the hills, ride for your lives

Bonnie views all day, but with the wind on the bonce, it's a reminder that the ride isn't quite done...Today you meet fellow LEJOG-ger Richard Fulham. He and his riding mate the effervescent Paul are doing a blog along the way that is a great read. https://rplejog.blogspot.com/ Donations to the ride can be made here:https://lejogbikeride.gofundraise.com.au/Follow Muscular Dystrophy Tasmania on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musculardystrophytasmania

Jun 22, 2023

14 min

Episode 24 – Supplemental - Peter Gee joins from Dundee for an elbow update

Through the powers of having decent Internet/WIFI and video calls, we get an update from Peter and preview Adrian’s ride. Donations to the ride can be made here:https://lejogbikeride.gofundraise.com.au/Follow Muscular Dystrophy Tasmania on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musculardystrophytasmania

Jun 22, 2023

7 min

Episode 23 - Day 13 - A good old slog

Strong headwinds, lots of up and down and raining on and off all day. Sounds like cycling in the Scottish summer! There be an update on Peter's elbow in this episode too.Donations to the ride can be made here:https://lejogbikeride.gofundraise.com.au/Follow Muscular Dystrophy Tasmania on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musculardystrophytasmania

Jun 21, 2023

8 min

Episode 22 - Day 12 - There's a piper down. I repeat, there's a piper down

Feeling a touch glum in Scotland as Peter gets the news we didn't really want to hear.Thanks to the great people of the NHS for their help and support also.Donations to the ride can be made here:https://lejogbikeride.gofundraise.com.au/Follow Muscular Dystrophy Tasmania on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musculardystrophytasmania

Jun 20, 2023

8 min

Episode 21 - Day 11 - New mates make the miles easier

Firstly, they build them tough in Geelong. Peter is slogging it out on the Scottish roads - like a Scottish Commonwealth Games boxer crossed with Tyler Hamilton. Paul and Richard were great company today (thanks lads) - flat tyres have their upside.Donations to the ride can be made here:https://lejogbikeride.gofundraise.com.au/Follow Muscular Dystrophy Tasmania on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musculardystrophytasmania

Jun 19, 2023

10 min

Episode 20 - Day 10 - Peter takes a tumble (not clickbait)

Our producers said we needed more drama, so Peter delivers with a very nasty elbow injury from a crash. Long days ahead as we are about to head into the Highlands. Also, the roads in Scotland have been a bit rubbish so far. Happy birthday Bobby!Donations to the ride can be made here:https://lejogbikeride.gofundraise.com.au/Follow Muscular Dystrophy Tasmania on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musculardystrophytasmania

Jun 18, 2023

10 min

Episode 19 - Day 9 - Put it in the big dog and feed it some chain

Oh the blissful feeling of tailwinds, finally! A record pace set today, although Peter's shoulders are a little sore and Adrian's bum hurts!Donations to the ride can be made here:https://lejogbikeride.gofundraise.com.au/Follow Muscular Dystrophy Tasmania on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musculardystrophytasmania

Jun 18, 2023

10 min