View the online diary of our expedition at http://jogle07.blogspot.com/ and http://jogle0707.blogspot.com/

NEWS! - Ian Shotton, with his old school-friend James Cresswell, is embarking on the famous cycling End-to-End - the ride that is from one end of the country to the other - in this case from John O'Groats to Land's End, known colloquially as the JOGLE. This involves riding almost 1000 miles (and possibly more when we inevitably get lost) against the prevailing winds at an average of 70 odd miles per day with no rest days along the way.

James and I will be setting off from John O'Groats on 14th July and if all goes well will reach Land's End on 28th July after two weeks, 950 miles and probably numerous sore body parts later. No, we haven't done (anywhere near enough) enough training - I'm sure 70 miles a day, every day, for two weeks will be a doddle!

In addition to the personal challenge we are both hoping to raise a useful sum for local hospice's. I have chosen Claire House which does terrific work in our area improving the quality of life for children unfortunate to suffer from life threatening illnesses.

Whilst James and I are motivated by the personal challenge we face it will help inspire us tremendously if we can be driven on by raising a lot of money and making a difference to those far less fortunate than ourselves. I would love to be generating a pound for every mile - so £950 is the target. Anything you can spare in sponsorship will be most gratefully accepted.

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