Raised: 125%
Target: £8,000.00
Raised so far: £10,032.25
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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
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Many thanks for your support.

Good cause. Well done Donation by Pat 18/03/08  

£20.00

Rather you than me! Donation by Dave Buckler 18/03/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Colin Mc 17/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I trust the boss will give you some recuperation time off as you will walk like John Wayne for months afterwards. Good luck Team 360 Donation by Nick Adamson 17/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Try and Enjoy it ! Donation by Liz Ashcroft 17/03/08  

£10.00

To Rich and the team, Good luck and rather you than me! Donation by Clare Rowsome 17/03/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

What! Without an engine!! Good luck guys.. Donation by Simon 17/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck from all @ Network Recruitment Donation by stuart newman 17/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I suggest that you use a bike designed to carry a heavier load. Good luck. Donation by Geoff 15/03/08  

£25.00

Good luck, from Dublin Donation by St Columba's College Chapel 15/03/08  

£100.00

Looks painful. Best of luck! Donation by Thomas Rolfs 14/03/08  

£80.00

Every little helps I hope and your venture puts my London to Brighton ride in June to shame. Best of luck..and the best of comfy saddles I hope Donation by Martin Geraghty 14/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Spent a lot of time in Alder Hey as a youngster! Still can't believe your leaving Kate with the kids for a week though!!! Donation by Mark Judic 13/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck & enjoy! Donation by RAJ 13/03/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by sandy howe 12/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Marissa Clark 12/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I can recommend a good Physio, and can I suggest sudocrem for the saddle sores. Good Luck. Donation by Rebecca Tilling 12/03/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Lynne Winter 12/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Andy Leslie 11/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck, guys. Donation by Gordon A 11/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Great cause, good look, Donation by Rob Howe 11/03/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck. I expect to see this again next year, but the hard way - JOGLE. Donation by Gary 11/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Happy riding! Donation by Simon Ward 11/03/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

If I see you all with new bikes next week, there'll be trouble!! Good luck lads. Donation by Rachael Tilling 11/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I recommend good cheap briefs!! Good luck. Donation by Jeremy Russell 11/03/08  

£100.00

Best of luck, sure you want to keep the Highlands until the end? Donation by Tom McW 11/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck, have fun and stay safe! Donation by Jane Woodhead 11/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Google says it should take a day! Why do it uphill? Only tasteful pictures of blisters/rash on website please!!!!! Good luck boys-you are mad. Donation by rob@invip.co.uk 11/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck and have fun! Donation by Robert 11/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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