A slightly delayed posting because of the lack of mobile phone signal at John O'Groats! The last day was also the toughest, with 5 hours of continuous rain and a strong headwind. The A99, the final road before John O'Groats, is also quite hilly, with several 10 degree climbs lasting over a mile. Consequently the team were cycling flat out but only averaging 12 mph, well down on previous days. They arrived in good shape at 7:45pm on Saturday 29th, and then raced to the hotel for a quick change in order to get to the restaurant before 'last orders' at 8:30!
They took 'crossing the line' photos today, and then set off South again for the last leg of the trip to Inverness airport. This time, travelling South, the wind is with them, and they are averaging 22 mph. They will take it relatively easy in order to get to Inverness for the 5pm flight on Tuesday, and might just make Manchester in time for Tuesday training (hill reps!).
Congratulations to the team of Paul Sanders, Paul Ayres and Malcolm Fowler. To record a message/comment just click on the 'comments' link under this article.
It has been a brilliant ride. I have been following your progress from the flat lands of York – Well Done on an epic acheivement.
Ian S
The rate you’ve got through all those miles is astounding. I really enjoyed the daily updates and can’t imagine what your bums and legs must feel like! Well done guys, tremendous achievement
Clare H
Guys – glad to be of small assistance in Cornwall and record you at the beginning of the epic! Well done. Inspiring.
Reading the daily updates has been fabulous but seeing you at the club and hearing about it will be even better . Congratulations ,hope you all feel very proud !!
Good work work guys – an epic ride. I’ve enjoyed reading the daily updates and just in awe of the distance travelled.
Rob
Fantastic grit and determination – I’m full of admiration. Congratulations guys.
Rod
Congratulations Paul and team. Fantastic achievement and brilliant support for our Cancer Centre. Million thanks!
Graham
Paul what a great achievement I cannot thank you enough.
Anytime you want a sports massage. Please let us know.
We may even come and see you when we are down in stockport. Janice and Graham.
Congratulations paul! Can’t thank you enough for what you have done for the centre, if you need a other sports massage let me know and if we are in Stockport we might visit you! Janice and Graham
Well done team, you should be very proud of yourselves!! Rebbeca
Many thanks for all the comments and thanks to everyone that sponsored any, or all of us. I’ll be writing an article about the ride for next months newsletter