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Hi,

I'm John,

Sadly the adventure is over, we finished Wed 2nd of June at 4pm , summary of our 18 day adventure follows.

Thanks to you all for your  fantastic support, I can't tell you how much we appreciate all the encouragement and good wishes that we have recieved regarding this journey

People have been so generous and helpfull in all manner of ways, obligingly giving us directions, washing our kit, feeding us, simply being interested in what and why we were doing the ride, it has truly been an inspiration to realise that there are so many good and kind people in the world, and although the majority will never see this page  I would like to acknowledge and thank each and everyone of them.

Please keep the donations coming if you can, really would like to break through the 2 thousand pounds if possible Thanks again JB  

 

Day 1     Sunday 15 May

Lands End to Truro town centre via Sustrans Route 3 Sennen Cove, St Buryan, Newlyn, Penzance, Hayle, Cambourne, Redruth, Bissoe  

Miles 48.25        Mileage total 48.25          Ave mph 10  

 

Day 2     Monday

 Truro town centre to Bodmin town centre via Sustrans Route 32 Newquay, St Columb Major, Padstow, Wadebridge, Bodmin  

Miles  44.40       Mileage total  93.32         Ave mph  9.3  

 

Day 3     Tuesday

Bodmin town centre via Sustrans Route 3 to Hallsworthy  Hallsworthy  to Bratton Clovelly via guide book Blisland, Hallworthy, Egloskerry, Launceston, Bratton Clovely.  

Miles  48.61       Mileage total  141.94      Ave mph  9.2  

 

Day 4     Wednesday  

Bratton Clovelly, Oakhampton Sticklepath, Colebrooke, Crediton, Thorverton, Silverton, Hele, Collumpton, Wellington.  

Miles  61             Mileage total  203            Ave mph  10

 

Day 5 Thursday 

 Wellington, Taunton, Westhay, Cheddar, Conglesbury, Clevedon, Weston in Gordano

 Miles  75             Mileage total  278            Ave mph  11.1

Day 6  Friday 

Weston in Gordano, Portishead, Avonmouth, Chepstow, Mandogo, Monmouth

 Miles 38.67        Mileage total  317.03      Ave mph 10.2 

Day 7     Saturday   

Monmouth, Newcastle, Grosmont, Abbey Dore, Vowchurch, Letton, Kington, Knighton

 Miles 54.14        Mileage total 371.17       Ave mph 9.5 

 

Day 8     Sunday   

 Knighton, Clun, Bishops Castle,  Minstrelsy, Half Way House, Owsestry. 

 Miles 50.20        Mileage total  421.37      Ave mph 10.4 

Day 9     Monday    

Owsestry, Overton, Beeston, Tarperley, Frodsham, Runcorn, St Helens, Up Holland

 Miles 74.5           Mileage total  495.89      Ave mph 10.4 

Day  10 Tuesday  

Up Holland, Appleby Bridge, Eccleston, Farington Preston, Garstang, Lancaster, Kendal

 Miles 66.74        Mileage total  567.73      Ave mph 10.5 

Day 11  Wednesday  

Kendal, Burniside, Stavelely, Ambleside, Threkeld, Hekscott Newmarket, Bridge End

 Miles 52.13        Mileage total  621.49      Ave mph 10 

Day 12  Thursday 

 Bridge End, Carlisle, Rockcliffe, Gretna, Ecclefechan, Moffat

 Miles 51.26        Mileage total  672.80      Ave mph 10.9 

 

Day 13  Friday  

 Moffat, Crawford, Abingdon, Lesmahagow,  Larkhall, Hamilton 

 Miles 44.36                        Mileage total  717.17                      Ave mph 9.8 

 

Day 1 4  Saturday 

 Hamilton, Glasgow, Dumbarton, Alexandria, Balloch, Drymen, Aberfoyle, Callander 

 Miles 74.83                        Mileage total 792.01                       Ave mph  9.1

 

Day 15 Sunday

 Callander Balquhidder Killin Kenmore Strathtay Pitlochry 

 Miles 66.08                        Mileage total 858.1                          Ave mph 9.9

 

Day 16 Monday

 Pitlochry, Blair Atnoll, Pass of Drumochter, Dalwhinnie, Kingussie, Aviemore 

 Miles 62.88                        Mileage total 921.96                       Ave mph 10.7

 

Day 17 Tuesday

 Aviemore Cartbridge  Tomatin Colludon, Tore Alnes Golspie Brora    

 Miles 100.14                      Mileage total  1022.1                      Ave mph 11.9

 

Day 18  Wednesday

 Brora Helmsdale Dunbeath Lybster Wick John 0,Groat’s 

 Miles 61.00                        Mileage total   1083.31                   Ave mph 11.9

 

I hope you will be able to support me on my charity cycle ride in aid of the Bubble Foundation which

provides support and treatment to children and families dealing with (SCID) Severe Combined Immunodeficiency.

Along with my daughter Helen (my wife providing back up) I have set myself the ultimate British cycling challenge of riding approximately 950ish miles from Lands End to John O’Groats.

You will probably think that I’m crazy, but at least this is a challenge of my choosing, which often in life is not always the case.

Sometimes, as with the Bubble babies and their families, challenges are thrust upon us whether we want them or not, and we have to deal with them the best way we can.

Three years ago I was diagnosed with cancer, it’s now two years since my last cycle of chemotherapy, and at the moment all is well with me.

However I am, and always will be, grateful for all the support I received during this time.

I feel privileged and extremely fortunate to have, (with minor exceptions) been able to enjoy a fair measure of good health since the completion of my treatment and that I am in a position to give something back towards helping others.

Throughout the last three years I have managed to continue cycling which I believe has been a major factor in my rehabilitation (thanks Gary), my recovery, and the maintenance of my physical and mental wellbeing, not to mention my sanity.

In the past I have used cycling to raise money on a number of fundraising charity rides, and if you have supported me in the past I thank you for that.

Now,( like a coiled spring) I’m ready to go for the big one, and I would be grateful if you could  help me, help the Bubble Foundation  provide the best possible treatment for these kids.

Thank you in anticipation

John and Helen Bell.

Please feel free to pass this request on as appropriate

 

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Donation by James Jesson on 13/07/10

 
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Well done John and Helen. I would have loved to have done it with you. Regards, Jed and Vicky Donation by Jed Gargan on 23/06/10

 
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John Well done on your accomplishment from all at Lumsden & Carroll Construction Donation by David Pratt on 04/06/10

 
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John, I am convinced all of humanity is born with more gifts than we know, yet few impart brilliance such as you on so many so willingly. Ian Donation by Ian Hodge on 01/06/10

 
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Back to Lands End now - It's downhill all the way. Well Done Donation by Mark Fuller on 01/06/10

 
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I didn't realise you were doing this John. You are very brave and quite bonkers!! Donation by Alison Carling on 23/05/10

 
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Good Luck Donation by Joyce Lillie on 15/05/10

 
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Good Luck John! Have fun! Donation by Amanda McKevitt on 14/05/10

 
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All the very best John. Hopefully the puncture repair kit wont be used !! Donation by David Huntington on 10/05/10

 
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good luck from the beckett family Donation by KENNETH BECKETT on 09/05/10

 
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Good luck Donation by MAUREEN ARGYLE on 08/05/10

 
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You're my hero!! Go for it sexy!! Donation by mark Lillie on 06/05/10

 
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Good luck. Donation by John Burbidge on 06/05/10

 
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Good luck JB, there is a pint waiting at the end!! Go boy go you can do it... good luck to Helen also. Donation by Peter & Ricciy Yerrell on 02/05/10

 
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Good luck John. Bet the granny gog will be getting some stick. Donation by James on 22/04/10

 
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Good Luck John! Donation by Christine Burdon on 19/04/10

 
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Best of luck, it's a good cause Donation by Mark on 09/04/10

 
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Go for it mate, you're an inspiration to us all Donation by Gary on 08/04/10

 
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Arn't you getting a bit old for this sort of thing? Donation by Martin Fuller on 07/04/10

 
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Good Luck, Have a great journey Donation by Rachael McFarlane on 07/04/10

 
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Good Luck !!!! Donation by Gillian Waise on 05/04/10

 
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Hello John! Be carefull on your trip-you´re not the youngest or Lance Amstrong-see you healthy!!! Andreas Gabi Sandra Verena Donation by Andreas Holzer on 03/04/10

 
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All the best JB. I may have a spare rubber ring lying around, so give me a shout should you need one when you've finished!!! Donation by Dean Hamblin on 01/04/10

 
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Donation by Godfrey Williams on 01/04/10

 
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Good Luck - JB Donation by Peter Angus on 31/03/10

 
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