End-to-End Day 5

After possibly the hardest day yet, the team arrived in Irvine, a few miles further than the Kilmarnock target.  The 120 mile journey fought a headwind the whole way, with some rain on crossing the border (which did not prevent the traditional 'crossing' photographs!).   However, they are maintaining excellent progress, well ahead…

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End-to-End Day 4

After an early start from Middlewich the 'End-to-End team' called in at the Mary Brotherton Centre in Wigan, and were royally entertained, including a massage to ease the aching muscles.  They then set off North, skirting Preston as quickly as possible, but soon getting onto more cycling-friendly roads. Today was…

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End-to-End Day 2

An excellent second day saw our team reach Monmouth, well ahead of schedule.  They had planned to stop at Chepstow, but felt strong after crossing the Severn Bridge and 'just kept on going'.  So their second day of cycling covered 130 miles, averaging 15mph. Conditions were, as everywhere, very hot. …

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