Introduction

Starting in July this year Joe, my youngest son who is 15 years old, and I will cycle from John O Groats to Lands End. We are planning on completing the ride in 12 days, and will do so unsupported, a total distance of just under 1000 miles. Our chosen charities are the Royal British Legion and Little Hearts Matter.

Confirmed Route

Confirmed Route

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Thursday, July 29, 2010

Day 2 Update

This update is sent using my blackberry as we do not have access to a PC. Today we completed 85 miles from Golspie to Fort Augustus, longer than we had planned as the ferry from Nigg to Cromarty is not operating. The revised route took us through Digwall and Beauly and up a huge long steep hill. The mozzies were the size of sparrows and managed to keep up with us - even going at 20 mph. At Drumnadockit we met up with Stuart and Pat. The carrot cake was great. Tomorrow will be tuff as we climb up through Glen Coe. The weather forecast is terrible- can't change that so just get on with it. Our B and B is on the locks at Fort Augustus, great position, very scenic. As soon as we have access to a PC we can download the route from the GPS and upload some photos. That's all for now as it is time for some well deserved sleep. PS - Joe is leaving me way behind on the hills. All he keeps saying is "come on Dad, Man-up"!!!!!!!!!
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3 comments:

  1. Keep it going, guys. We are watching you!

    Nige et al

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  2. Well done boys. I hope the weather isnt too bad for you at Glen Coe as i know Joe is really looking forward to getting up there. Have fun and stay safe xx

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  3. Enjoy the climbing lads, all the best

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