18 replies to this topic

[Mr.Tickle]

Just a quickie, my Dad is 59, he's been to Glasto for the last 2 years, this year he's cycling there....from Leeds! My brother made Glasto Press aware and they said they might feature him in the Q daily. So if you see a feature of a nutter with bike that's my dad, say hello if you see him / us on site

[Pipine]

Excellent! You have a very cool Dad :-)

[Mr.Tickle]

He's got bloody good taste in music too which thankfully I picked up on from a young age

[chuckley]

god he must be well fitttttttt

[xploit]

whens he setting out? must take a while...

all the best to him

[pezzypops]

i would have had to set off last week!

good luck mr tickle senior.

[Rhyscot]

Wow, i would like to think he'd be on his way now if he's planning to get there before Blur, hahh

[Mr.Tickle]

chuckley, on Jun 17 2009, 11:00 PM, said:

god he must be well fitttttttt

Easy, he's married....oh, you mean as in exercise?

He's doing it as a training run as he's doing Land's end to John O'Groats next year for his 60th birthday....nut job!

Proud to have a dad who's gutted that Echo and the Bunnymen and The Prodigy Clash

[Mr.Tickle]

Sets off on Saturday, Plans to be there for mid day Wednesday, which is 8 hours before me!

Hardest leg he does is 65 miles in one day I think.

[Rufus Gwertigan]

Mr.Tickle, on Jun 17 2009, 10:54 PM, said:

Just a quickie, my Dad is 59, he's been to Glasto for the last 2 years, this year he's cycling there....from Leeds! My brother made Glasto Press aware and they said they might feature him in the Q daily. So if you see a feature of a nutter with bike that's my dad, say hello if you see him / us on site

I have agreed that next year I will go to the Beard Theory Festival on a unicycle...

65 miles

[Rhyscot]

Whilst carrying bags ?? Niceeee !!

[Mr.Tickle]

Rufus Gwertigan, on Jun 17 2009, 11:06 PM, said:

I have agreed that next year I will go to the Beard Theory Festival on a unicycle...

65 miles

Ooo, bit of sadle chaffing I bet!

[TheBoyInTheBubble]

Mr.Tickle, on Jun 17 2009, 10:54 PM, said:

Just a quickie, my Dad is 59, he's been to Glasto for the last 2 years, this year he's cycling there....from Leeds! My brother made Glasto Press aware and they said they might feature him in the Q daily. So if you see a feature of a nutter with bike that's my dad, say hello if you see him / us on site

Typical Yorkshire type.  Too tight to pay for the bus!!!

[Rufus Gwertigan]

Rhyscot, on Jun 17 2009, 11:07 PM, said:

Whilst carrying bags ?? Niceeee !!

Mr.Tickle, on Jun 17 2009, 11:09 PM, said:

Ooo, bit of sadle chaffing I bet!

This has been planned. I have tried to ride the thing but I am shit. I have a guy that will shadow in a car, and it is possible in 24hours.

Bearded Theory is a charity event, and I said all cash to go to them

[Mr.Tickle]

TheBoyInTheBubble, on Jun 17 2009, 11:09 PM, said:

Typical Yorkshire type.  Too tight to pay for the bus!!!

I'd agree myself but he's from Darn Sarf originally, he's learnt well since he moved up here though

[chuckley]

Mr.Tickle, on Jun 17 2009, 11:05 PM, said:

Easy, he's married....oh, you mean as in exercise?

He's doing it as a training run as he's doing Land's end to John O'Groats next year for his 60th birthday....nut job!

Proud to have a dad who's gutted that Echo and the Bunnymen and The Prodigy Clash

LOL!  yea i meant exercise.  he must have real good thighs!!!!

[pingap]

Mr.Tickle, on Jun 17 2009, 10:54 PM, said:

Just a quickie, my Dad is 59, he's been to Glasto for the last 2 years, this year he's cycling there....from Leeds! My brother made Glasto Press aware and they said they might feature him in the Q daily. So if you see a feature of a nutter with bike that's my dad, say hello if you see him / us on site

Just finished a 500 mile cycle from Belfast to Plymouth, most miles in a day was 95, but hats off that's a long ride indeed, giving me ideas for next year although Brum is not as far as Leeds obviously  

Hope I can be that fit when I'm 60 - I'm still only a baby in early 40's  

[Superscally]

Me and a mate did Camden, London to Glasto and back in 36 hours last year on a Jailbreak charity thang and that was tough, so all the best to your dad!

[DaveMac]

Mr.Tickle, on Jun 17 2009, 10:54 PM, said:

Just a quickie, my Dad is 59, he's been to Glasto for the last 2 years, this year he's cycling there....from Leeds! My brother made Glasto Press aware and they said they might feature him in the Q daily. So if you see a feature of a nutter with bike that's my dad, say hello if you see him / us on site

Well I hope the weather is kind to your dad on his journey to Glasto ie not too hot, wet or windy otherwise he may be too tired to leap about to bands like 'The Prodigy' etc.

Is he taking his camping gear (tent etc) with him on the bike too ?

Good Luck to him whatever - it's good green transport strategy
(but not for everyone) !!

PS You should be proud of your dad - not that many men of that age are so fit.