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Thank you for visiting our fundraising page.

"This is the closest thing to crazy I have ever been". I doubt Katie Melua was contemplating a land's End to John O'Groats cycle challenge when she came up with that, but it works for us. Between 1 & 23 September we'll be attempting this with www.bikeadventures.co.uk to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care in memory of our mum, Julie, who sadly lost her battle with the disease in 2005. It was only thanks to the amazing nurses who took care of her, that she was able to spend her last days at home as she wished.

If you can find it in your hearts & wallets to support us on this epic journey, you'll be making the road just a little easier to bear for many others.

As for the 1000 miles of road that we have to face, it's difficult to imagine the highs & lows that await us, but it's fairly safe to assume the lows will involve chafing of some kind. Our strategy is to take it 1 pub, sorry, day, at a time & worry about the kneecaps later.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate: Marie Curie Cancer Care will receive your money electronically and, if you are a taxpayer, an extra 28% in Gift Aid will be added to your donation at no cost to you.

It would mean so much to us to have your support.

Justeen & Ashley

Itinerary:
Day 1 - Land's End to St Just - 6 miles
Arrive at Land's End . Cycle along north Cornish coast to village of St Just .

Day 2 - St Just to Perranporth - 38 miles
From St Just we continue following the spectacular Cornish coast past through several small resort towns.

Day 3 - Perranporth to Ottery near Tavistock - 53 miles
The route takes you over Bodmin Moor and across the Taymar River into Devon, ending the day at the attractive historic town of Tavistock .

Day 4 - Ottery near Tavistock to Tiverton - 52 miles
A tough day that takes you across the wild moors of Dartmoor National Park and then along the narrow lanes of Devon .

Day 5 - Tiverton to Cheddar - 56 miles
Cross into Somerset , over the Quantock Hills with some easy riding over the Somerset Levels to Cheddar.

Day 6 - Cheddar to Chepstow - 46 miles
Although it starts with a tough climb through the famous gorge this is an easier day that takes you around Bristol and across the Severn River into Wales.

Day 7 - Chepstow to Weobley - 52 miles
Continue along the Wye Valley and through the lovely Herefordshire countryside with its attractive 'Black & White' villages.

Day 8 - Weobley to Bomere Heath - 59 miles
We continue north on some lovely roads through the undulating countryside of Shropshire .

Day 9 - Bomere Heath to Acton Bridge - 48 miles
Another lovely days ride takes you along the flatter roads of north Shropshire and into Cheshire, passing through the Delamere Forest .

Day 10 - Acton Bridge to Clayton-le-Dale, Blackburn - 54 miles
The route takes you across the Manchester Ship Canal and through the northern industrial heartland of England.

Day 11 - Clayton-le-Dale, Blackburn to Dent - 45 miles
A fabulous but tough ride that takes you across the Forest of Bowland and through the beautiful scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, ending the day at the attractive little village of Dent.


Day 12 - Dent to Armathwaite - 55 miles
From Dent we continue north into and along the beautiful Eden Valley .

Day 13 - Armathwaite to Moffat - 61 miles
The longest day of the trip takes you across the border into and through the Southern Uplands on wonderful quiet scenic roads.

Day 14 - Rest Day at Moffat.

Day 15 - Moffat to Strathaven - 57 miles
Continue through the Southern Uplands to the edge of 's largest city, Glasgow .

Day 16 - Strathaven to Luss (Loch Lomond) - 53 miles
Route takes you right through the heart of Glasgow and across the River Clyde using mainly local cycle paths, and along the shore of Loch Lomond .

Day 17 - Luss to Loch Awe - 47 miles
Some spectacular scenery as we leave Loch Lomond and follow the shore of Loch Long to the historic little town of Inveraray . We then continue through Glen Aray and around the head of Loch Awe.

Day 18 - Loch Awe to Fort William - 57 miles
An easy days ride that takes you along the shore of Loch Linnhe to Fort William at the foot of Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the British Isles .

Day 19 - Fort William to Drumnadrochit (Loch Ness)- 54 miles
Following the Caledonian Canal the route takes you along the Great Glen to the small town of Drumnadrochit on the shore of famous Loch Ness.

Day 20 - Drumnadrochit to Bonar Bridge - 50 miles
Leaving Loch Ness the route takes you through the hills to the shore of Cromarty Firth and then on to Dornoch Firth.

Day 21 - Bonar Bridge to Bettyhill - 56 miles
A fabulous ride that takes you on some wonderfully wild and lonely roads to the northern coast of Scotland.

Day 22 - Bettyhill to John O’Groats - 59 miles
Our final day takes you along the coast through Thurso to John O’Groats.

Day 23 - Transport is provided to take you to Inverness .

WE DID IT! 

In just over a 1000 miles of road we faced a fair few up & downs, aches & pains, emotional highs & lows & made some firm friendships with the 13 other nutters cycling with us.

All offline sponsorship collected - what a total! NB. Website open til January 2009 if anyone would like to retrospectively sponsor us!
Blog & photos now uploaded ( www.ianandash.spaces.live.com ). 
Thanks to you all for all your support - it meant everything to us as we went up every blasted hill.

I sincerely hope you never have first hand knowledge of the work Marie Curie do, but I can assure you from personal experience the staff do a job who's motivation & dedication I can't even begin to fathom.

Many, many thanks again for all your generous support.

Congratulations and very well done! Donation by Chris Cooke 02/11/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Our thoughts are with you. Congratulations on a job well done. It was a worthy cause. Donation by Dianne and Neil Stratford 21/10/07  

£100.00

Love the Blog- brought back the memories Donation by One geared Jean 17/10/07  

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Well done Donation by Auntie Pat Margaret and Vijay 03/10/07  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

Just completed the End to End myself, Dartmoor was hell! Keep pedalling! Donation by Ian Lord 19/09/07  

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I think you are both great,mad perhaps,but great Donation by Aunty Sheila 17/09/07  

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What a challenge! Enjoy the downhills. Donation by Fliss 16/09/07  

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Enjoy! Donation by Bruce Nainby (L&G) 10/09/07  

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Good Luck Ash !!!! Donation by Rob Smith 10/09/07  

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You are doing great! Donation by Claire & Martin 09/09/07  

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Thanks for helping those that helped me! Donation by Geoffrey Corner 06/09/07  

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Good luck Donation by LT 05/09/07  

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Good Luck Ash Donation by Suz Fitz 05/09/07  

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Good luck Ash and Justeen!! Donation by Mike Mullins 04/09/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Very best of luck to both of you, extra donation for large tub of vaseline available if required! Donation by Paul G 01/09/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Fantastic Ash....go for it and good luck to you both Donation by Paul McNeill 31/08/07  

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I hope the sun shines for you. Donation by Lou 30/08/07  

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Lets hope for as little "chaffing" as possible Donation by Ian Lycett 30/08/07  

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Fantastic! - good luck. What's going on on the first day though? A poultry 6 miles? Donation by Stuart Funnell 29/08/07  

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Sold One! - All the Best! Hope the Knees hold out!! Donation by thewavyimage 18/08/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck to you both!! Donation by Louise Hammond 09/08/07  

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Good luck & well done Donation by Kenny (Nats Mum's 'Friend') 09/08/07  

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Shame you're missing out 'WOWS' on your journey Donation by Rob 07/08/07  

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Dont forget to take ya spare 'slicks' (???) Donation by Nats 07/08/07  

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Good luck, hope the chafing isn't too bad! Donation by Graham 07/08/07  

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just remember -aye aye - karm douwn - it'll be grate Donation by anonymous 06/08/07  

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good luck Donation by mark foan 06/08/07  

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Good luck girls and say hi to sunny Scotland Donation by Loraine Temple 06/08/07  

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Watch out for the drugs tests! Donation by Adam 30/07/07  

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