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We would like to thank you for the generous donations to the Alder Hey Imagine Appeal, which is well beyond what we thought we could raise for this fantastic cause.

DAN & DAVID HAVE DONE IT. Land's End to John o'Groats in 8 days.

Pictures: Check out the pictures of our trip on Dan's Facebook page (you do not need a facebook account to access).

Distance pedalled: 917 miles
Distance in a day: 142 miles Welsh Bicknor (Forest of Dean) to North of Wigan.
Ascent in a day: 8,000 feet Hayle to Exeter.
Top speed: 46 mph Dan (verified), 51 mph Gary Hitchen (verified).
King of the Mountains: Gary Hitchen's 'sprint' across Shap Fell both ways on fresh legs.
Worst bit of road: B7078, an old potholed dual carriage that shadows A74M to Glasgow.
Most dangerous bit of road: 50 miles along the A30 in Cornwall and Devon (closest thing to a motorway there is).
Best bit of road: Other side of Glasgow to Loch Lomond & Glencoe. John o'Groats to Thurso. Beautiful scenary, reasonably quiet and not as hilly as you might expect the Highlands to be.
Damage: 1 puncture, 1 broken spoke, 1 chain in need or replacement, 1 flip flop lost, 2 numb bums! 
Road rage: Surprisingly almost none, except aggressive use of horn and middle finger at a roundabout before Glasgow.
Hostel rage: German gentleman in bunk below, kicking up at Dan periodically in a futile effort to stop his snoring.
Sheep rage: DJ chased out of Welsh Bicknor first thing in the morning by 3  sheep.

STOP OVERS
Premier Inn, Hayle, near Land's End
Holiday Inn Express, Exeter
YHA, Welsh Bicknor, Forest of Dean
Premier Inn, North Wigan
Forge B&B, Carleton, Carlisle
SYHA, Glasgow
SYHA, Glencoe
Mansfield Castle, Tain
Station Hotel, Thurso near John o'Groats

DONATIONS
You can still donate through this site. It is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor the team: Alder Hey Imagine Appeal 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.

Many thanks for your support.

is that a penny a mile? Have a great ride chaps Donation by iain parsons 10/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck and don't forget to lay off the curry. Donation by Andy Kernahan 09/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Trust we can expect a daily blog? Good luck, team! Donation by Fiona Robertson 09/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Thats about 2p per blister! Donation by Peter S-Maunder 24/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck - what will you guys have to talk about in June!! Donation by Avril & Paul 19/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Guys, best wishes in your latest challenge. Donation by Michael Farquhar @ S&N 18/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

The things you do for a good nights sleep!!! Wishing you loads of luck xxxx Donation by Rachel and Ian Moore 10/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I'll be after some training tips for when I do London to Paris - I thought I was mad but you guys are worse!!!! Good Luck :) Donation by Khilan Shah 10/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Now I know you are mad! Donation by Darron & Julia 10/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck - think you should book in for waxing - get those legs nice and smooth;-) Donation by Matt 07/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of Luck :o) xx Donation by Heidi Perrin 07/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Let me know if you need a Project Plan! Donation by Sean King 03/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck David and team! Donation by Bethan 03/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Crazy fools! Hope you have a great time. Best of luck from us xx Donation by Corri, Richard & Harriet 03/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Andy Holmes 01/04/08  

£50.00

Good luck guys and don't forget to pack the Ralgex! Donation by Mike Fleming 27/03/08  

£10.00

Take plenty of beer with you. Donation by Gordon Cresswell 27/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck to you all, and enjoy it too, but no wheelies on the main roads boys! Donation by Paul Grant 25/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck - a very worthy cause Donation by Sam Weller 25/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Start and finish sound nice. It's that bit in the middle thats going to be tricky. Good luck gentlem Donation by Linda & Martin 21/03/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

All the best, hope it's fun too! Donation by Diane Davidson 21/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

(Chester Tri) Have Fun, its a good challenge. Grit your teeth through Devon. Undulating is a word you may come to hate. Excellent charity choice. Donation by Ian Weaver 20/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Happy cycling and few blisters! Donation by Kay Sibbald 20/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck, hope all goes well Donation by Sue V 19/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck!! x Donation by Melissa 19/03/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Rich! Donation by Jason 19/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck. Wishing you fine weather and no punctures! Donation by Diane Duret 19/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Stephen Barker 18/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck - all those miles will slow you down you know Dan! Donation by Simon Greenwood 18/03/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

I'll be thinking of you! Donation by Leslie Lambert 18/03/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
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