Luke and James' Land's End - J.O.G.
Page creator: Luke Pentith
Event: Land's End - John O'groats
Event Date: 19th Jul 2008
Team Members: Luke Pentith, James Benson,
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Fundraising target:  £1,500.00
Donations so far:  £ 1,692.00
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We would like to thank all that have sponsored us for this event. We had a great time undertaking the challege and we are extremely gratefull of the donations allowing us to reach our target raised.

Below is a little summary of the first few days riding. Also on the left a video of this.

We will be stopping at;

19th Penzance - st Just:
Should have been 9 miles ended up taking 25. saw a pirate rock band. drank beer.

20th Land's End - Golant:
Rode down to land's end to get picture by sign. Set off. lots of up hill. Arrived at golant after a long trek down a rough track. huge house swarming with germans. Free ceasar salad felt like the shining. Went to bed and could hear the germans singing oasis songs round campfire.
65 Miles

21st Golant - North Tawton

Lots of hills. Really hot. Entered devon today. Staying with friends. Had an awesome time and really well looked after. Spent the evening crashing an escort round a field untill it got stuck in a hedge.

22nd North Tawton - Cheddar
Hilly start with a trip to the phamacy for knee support as had issues the previous day. Got going and entered sommerset. Hills got more spaced out and sun warmer. reached the rolling hills near glastonbury and got a good pace going. saw some more swans. Arrived in cheddar and spend ages trying to find a pub. one found got a gorge best in and played darts. I (luke) won. yey.
80 Miles

23rd Cheddar - Welsh Bicknor

Extremely hot start. I sent us up cheddar gorge which was a really long tiring climb. We then came back down another gorge at 40ish mph and realise we have 2 coppers following us once we go to  bottom. Good ride to bristol but once there is dragged for 20 miles untill we got to the severn bridge which was very wobbely. Moved swiftly through the dump that is chepstow and into the welsh (kinda) forrests. Had to walk a dodgy path to get to hostel. Big old house with plenty to keep us entertained.
70 Miles

24th Welsh Bicknor - Clun Mill

Steady day today. No rush to get there. Stopped at morrisons at thats bout it. not much happened on ride. Hostel nice in middle of nowhere. Full of weird people. Go invited to a wedding of two 19  year old. Dont want to go though. Headed to the pub.
55 Miles


We have decided to do this for the Alzheimer's Association. We realised that this was something that many people that we know are suffering with and therefore the most suitable charity to support. 

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Alzheimer's Society will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Luke and James

To track us on our journey and view pictures. click here and follow our progress. Distance may not be accurate due to battery running out.

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Display Name Date  Comment
Terry and Kath Wilson 13/09/2008 well done 
Jenny and Graham Atkinson 13/09/2008 Congratulations Luke and James 
David & Pauline Hannaway 04/09/2008 Well done! 
Mrs & Mrs A Raley 29/08/2008 Well Done 
Sarah Upton 28/08/2008 Well done! 
Joe & Isabelle Leaf 27/08/2008 Well done lads 
Luke Pentith 21/08/2008 on behalf of Mary Baystone 
Kevin Dann 21/08/2008 Well done, great challenge & cause. 
Laurie Pentith 19/08/2008 On behalf of Simon Benson 
Margaret & George Ringwood 17/08/2008 Well Done James and Luke! 
Geoff & Janice Helstrip 17/08/2008 Well done! 
James Benson 14/08/2008 on behalf of my brother, chris benson. 
Caroline Atkinson 09/08/2008 Well done lads, so proud of you, what a great cause! love David, Caroline, Lucy, Ben and Sam xx 
james benson 06/08/2008 on behalf of Helen Halliday. Also many thanks to Helen and co. for putting us up that night. A Great Help! 
The Good Shepherd 04/08/2008 Me, of little faith. Great job. Well done. 
Colin Davies 01/08/2008 Good Luck with the journey Colin and Janette 
Skye Piper 01/08/2008 Remember the exchange rate...so proud of you two! Cali support. 
Barbara Miller 30/07/2008 All the best for the last laps. 
Emma Bassitt (RFS) 24/07/2008 Wishing you both the best of luck. It's a worthy cause, very close to my heart, xx 
Sue Craven 23/07/2008 On behalf of Elaine and David Clarkson 
Helen Liversidge 22/07/2008 Lots of luck 
Helen Pentith on behalf of Sally Leaf 22/07/2008 Good luck 
Sue Craven 21/07/2008 on behalf of Steve Hawkswell 
Sue Craven 21/07/2008 on behalf of Sally & Chris Hawkswell 
Sue Craven 21/07/2008 Result of White Swan pub quiz and kind donations and sponsors from customers and staff 
Sue Craven 21/07/2008 on behalf of the Skilbecks 
Sue Craven 21/07/2008 on behalf of David & Maureen Amies 
Sue Craven 21/07/2008 on behalf of Jackie & Phil Worrall 
Scholes Ltd 21/07/2008 Go for it guys, best of luck!! 
Kat Cooper 19/07/2008 Goody luck guys! 
Jeanne , Will and Beth 18/07/2008 Enjoy the ups and downs.  
Jill and Steve Corrigan 16/07/2008 Good luck to you both! 
Holly 11/07/2008 Good luck 
Louise 01/07/2008 Good luck! xxx 
Luke Pentith 30/06/2008 On behalf of JNH Hare. 
Luke Pentith 30/06/2008 On behalf of Nicky Thompson 
Luke Pentith 30/06/2008 Donated by Liz and Jason Casling 
Luke Pentith 30/06/2008 On behalf of B Metcalfe. 
Luke Pentith 30/06/2008 On behalf of RA Elstob 
Patriko 25/06/2008 Good luck Luke. xxxxxxxxxxx Now whos gay?  
Sarah Atkinson 25/06/2008 Good Luck to you both  
Helen Pentith on behalf Sadie Ashton 24/06/2008 Good Luck. Very worthy cause. Sadie & David Ashton 
Helen Penith FOR Barbara Hardcastle 24/06/2008 Rather you than me - very good luck 
Ant lukes sugar daddy 23/06/2008 shudda chosen to go downhill instead but good luck! 
Helen Pentith 17/06/2008 On Behalf of Robina Hodgson (Escrick Park) 
james benson 06/06/2008 donated on behalf of ahmad jasim 
james benson 01/06/2008 donated by james benson on behalf or irene clarkson 
Will Jolly 12/05/2008 Good Luck! 
John Castle 16/04/2008 A worthy cause lads. Any chance you could pick up some Loch Lomond whisky for me? 
Michael - The Dude 01/04/2008 I have done a 100km in a day and it hurt !!! Good luck to you both, take some cream !! 
Steve Smowton 01/04/2008 Good Luck! 
Mother Pentith 01/04/2008 Exciting challenge, proud of you both for taking this on. 
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*Total donated online: £1,225.00
Amount raised offline: £467.00
Gift Aid plus supplement: £138.21
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