We've done it!
Total distance: 960 miles
Total climbing: 67500 feet (most of which seemed to occur between Bath to Land's End rather than Scotland or Lake District!!!)
Total cycling time (including breaks): 81 hours, 53 minutes, 53 seconds over 9 days
Longest day: 11 hours, 22 minutes (from Bath to Okehampton) – see below
Average speed: around 25k/ hour (except on the longest day where a strong head wind meant we struggled making 15k/h on the downhills – too frustrating to look at the average speed on those days so it’s not includedJ)
Most inspirational competitor: Allan (completing the whole journey in his bike wheelchair) - this is really really really well done!
Most memorable stage: Cycling along the northern Scottish coast – amazingly remote & beautiful!
Worst bit: Preston & Wigan rush hour, in pouring rain. No more said.
Punctures: None!! (just as well since I still can’t change a tire but don’t tell anyone!)
Favourite calories: Jelly Babies! (loads of them, whatever the colour)
Smiles & laughter: Many – sometimes slightly hysterical….
Tears: Only once (and nobody saw)
Best achievement: starting the ride as a group of friends / family and finishing it as even better friends. (and yes, Steve and I are still talking and didn’t discuss divorce even once!)
Single most important learning: Not every day is sunshineJ
Thanks again for your support! If you still would like to sponsor, all your donations go to St. Mungo who really do fantastic work.
Take care Karin x
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