For many years I have wanted to cycle from John O Groats to Lands End, but with family and work commitments the time was never right. Towards the latter part of last year it suddenly dawned on me that I will be 48 years old, and if I was going to do the ride I will need to do it sooner rather than later. My original intent was to ride on my own, but it was my daughter who jumped at the chance as she had just purchased a Cannondale road bike. I was initially not keen, but as soon as my son Joe got wind of this he was going to join-us. So much for wanting to have "me-time!!". It didn't take long for Nicky to drop out, so the more I thought about it I realised there was a fantastic opportunity to have some good dad/son bonding. At Christmas lunch kast year I asked Joe if he was committed to the ride. "Yes, definately" was his reply. Sorted - that's it we were committed. Why cycle from John O Groats to Lands End - easy - we live 32 miles from Lands End, so everyday on the ride is a day closer to home and my gorgeous wife!!!!!!!