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Victoria Pendleton??? Whatever gave you that idea!!

No the name is Vera Powell and I’m from Blackpool! I was in London over the summer, working as a toilet cleaner in the Olympic stadium. I was so good at the job that got promoted to clean the medal podium after just 3 days – that in fact was an Olympic record – never been achieved before – privvy to podium in 72 hours! I have since retired as I wanted to go out on a high and Rio is a long way off!

Motability, which were one of the main sponsors were so impressed that they sent me the latest motability scooter to replace my old one – a G3 600 turbo injection – which is why I was so impressed that Andrew could keep up with me on his mountain bike! My scooter has a top speed of 14.6 MPH – he did well to hang on as we flew up hills!!

As for the dance competition, me and my husband Stan have entered the North West of England over 64 cha cha dance off. We’re getting quite good although Stan’s dicky hip is proving to be a bit of a problem – still, Andrew was able to give me some tips to cope with that as we cruised around Cyprus.

I’m still planning to join you on one of your Sunday rides – have to be after the competition now as I have to concentrate on my latin steps.

Talk soon

V

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Hi all

Sorry haven’t posted for a few days – been busy rehearsing my dance routine. I really can’t understand why you don’t know who I am!! Think of the clues – spent summer in London; training for dance competition; stood on podium; new set of wheels from sponsor; love getting out on the road on my wheels!

All will be revealed soon if you can’t guess!!!

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Final ride of the warm down today. I must say Andrew is very good on hills – I struggle to keep up! I do feel sorry for his poor wife who decided to forego the joys of two wheels and opted to relax by the pool, watching paint dry; sticking needles in her eyes and pulling her toenails out without anaesthetic – apparently more fun then cycling in this heat!!

Well it’s been an honour to be allowed to post on this forum – as exciting as standing on that podium. Hopefully I’ll be able to join you on one of your Sunday rides soon.

V

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Went out for another ride with Andrew today – weather very hot again so decided to stop off for a cool down in the med. I must say, the talents of your chairman never fail to impress me. Today he taught me a few new dance steps – quick steps I think they were – or it might have been the fact the sand was scorching and he had nothing on his feet! Also taught me some arm positions – amazing what ‘Come on Eileen’ played at the beach bar can inspire!

V

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Valleyman – I’m a vegan so pork pies are out of the question! Had a short ride today as it was soooo hot.Lovely dip in the sea afterwards tho!! Very excited when I returned to my hotel – my sponsors have sent me a new set of wheels in appreciation of my achievment in London.Pity I’ve retired – might reconsider – you heard it here first!! Can’t wait to get out on them tomorrow.

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I have just met your Chairman and he has asked me to tell you all that he has met and cycled with the real VP. I have to say, I am well impressed with his cycling skills- he passed me on a really steep hill – something my training partners fail to do! He has told me so much about the club and it’s members…Sweaty, I hope your bottom gets better soon…. and Roger – stick at it – you’ll catch the others up eventually………. or did I get that the wrong way around?? Had a great ride this morning with your chairman -had to cool off in the sea half way through.

Looking forward to a repeat tomorrow

V

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