John O'Groats to Land's End cycle ride.
Page creator: Jonathan Metcalfe
Page closes: 2nd Nov 2008
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RNIB - helping blind and partially sighted people. Every day another 100 people will start to lose their sight. RNIB is the leading UK charity offering practical support and information to anyone with a sight problem. Our pioneering work helps - not just with braille, talking books and computer training but with imaginative and practical solutions to everyday challenges. Your support helps us rebuild lives devastated by sight loss.
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Donations so far:  £ 2,235.00
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Challenge done!.  On Thursday 15th May 2008 I started a solo & unsupported cycle ride from John O'Groats - Scotland, finishing 10 days and 964 miles later at Land's End - Cornwall, in aid of the RNIB.  

This was a great trip and fantastic opportunity to experience the UK's varied landscapes.  The extended climbs through Glen Coe in the Highlands and Kirkstone Pass in the Lake District will not be forgotten soon.  I was fortunate to suffer no punctures, mechanical or physical problems throughout the trip.  Additionally, I had wonderful cycling weather - clear and dry for the entire trip bar the final 4 miles to Land's End.  I would like to thank all friends and family who have given me moral support and who have so generously supported the RNIB financially. 
 

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Many thanks for your support.

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Peter Hartley-Wiley 17/06/2008 Well Done 
Ed & Amanda 12/06/2008 Well done Tod. What's next ? 
Daphne and Paul D-R 10/06/2008 A fantastic achievement. 
Nick and Homa 05/06/2008 A great effort. Very well done. 
H & S Campbell 04/06/2008 Great challenge & RNIB cause. 
Lorenzo C / James P / Ema R / Dean B 04/06/2008 Good luck / well done 
Gilles Marion 30/05/2008 Bravo! toutes mes felicitations! 
Alexandra Nicoll 28/05/2008 Well done on completing a fantastic journey! 
Joanne Moore 28/05/2008 Well done what a achievement! 
Ed East 28/05/2008 Fantastic Effort! 
neil roeper 23/05/2008 Keep on pedalling.. great effort for a great cause 
Siobhain Mears 23/05/2008 Good luck Jonathan! 
Karen Edwards 23/05/2008 Ouch!  
Keith and Deirdre Thomas 22/05/2008 Supporting wheels seem to be just out of frame? Hope the new IPOD battery lasts out! Good luck! 
Sarah Laidlaw 21/05/2008 HAve you gets lots of vaseline! 
Chris Hudson 20/05/2008 Best of luck 
Thomas and Emma 17/05/2008 Well done: couldn't see any of the other Metcalfes doing this! 
Roz 16/05/2008 Let me know if you need any help with map reading!! 
ASBO 16/05/2008 This is all about risk 
Janetta 15/05/2008 Best of luck, have a safe trip. 
David Rodker 15/05/2008 Shame the weather's turned! Enjoy! 
Maggie Brown 14/05/2008 Hope we get to see you. All very best. 
Alan 14/05/2008 You can do it! 
Graeme Anderson 14/05/2008 Rather you than me! Well done 
Fergus 14/05/2008 Good luck - great challenge 
CCPM 14/05/2008 Good luck Daddy! Have a great time, enjoy it! xxx 
geoff stanley 14/05/2008 Burn the lycra afterwards! Mind boggling challenge - good luck! 
Alan D 14/05/2008 Hope your seat is sufficiently padded.. 
David Wright 14/05/2008 I hope you get a chance to enjoy the views - good luck. 
Mike h 14/05/2008 Good luck 
Russell Sharman 14/05/2008 Best of Luck Jonathan.... 
Daryl Folkard 14/05/2008 Best of luck! 
Fiona 14/05/2008 Best of Luck! 
James Charatan 14/05/2008 You are my hero! Good luck Jonathan! 
Tim Williams 14/05/2008 Good luck. Nice jacket. 
Ben Speak 14/05/2008 you should take the whole team next time 
Costa C 14/05/2008 Good Luck ! 
andy thomas 14/05/2008 I won't tell anybody you're really in Ibiza sipping a daiquiri 
Graham R 14/05/2008 Don't forget the E45 cream!  
Caroline and Hugh Wallis 13/05/2008 Good luck Jonathan 
Justyna 13/05/2008 Good luck Jonathan !  
Lisa Parkhouse 12/05/2008 wishing you luck and stamina - and hoping the 'jelly legs' isn't too bad when you finish 
Elaine G 12/05/2008 Look forward to hearing the stories and seeing the pics! E x 
Yumiko K. 12/05/2008 keep it up and you'll be in the 2012 Olmpics! 
Pamela + Jerry + India 12/05/2008 Good Luck and have fun on the way x 
Andy Franco 12/05/2008 Hope you find many downhills on your way to the 1k miles. 
Richard CS 12/05/2008 are you sure this is wise? 
Tigs and Giles 12/05/2008 Lots of luck. Downhill all the way. Weeeeeeeeeeee!! Remember to stop at Lands End or you will have a cold bath!! 
Jeremy Mills 12/05/2008 Good luck 
Simon Metcalfe 11/05/2008 What is wrong with the BMW? 
Felicity Metcalfe 10/05/2008 My electric trike is fully charged & ready for hire! 
Jeremy Metcalfe 10/05/2008 Well done, trust that there is some downhill. 
Mark Routh 09/05/2008 You crazy bike man! I won't be joining you, but very best of luck and go safely. 
Andrew Bernard 09/05/2008 You need a race with those CitySprint cyclists! 
Enrico 09/05/2008 Wish I could do it with you again--luck 
Jenny 09/05/2008 Good luck. 
Martin Wingate 09/05/2008 Will you wheelie the last half mile? 
Rosemary Stitt 09/05/2008 Keep peddling and enjoy the views! 
Richard Bainton 09/05/2008 Thighs like Linford Christie 
richard nicholls 09/05/2008 its not about the bike !! 
Mary 09/05/2008 Keep a steady pace and enjoy!  
Nick Roberts 09/05/2008 Move over Lance Armstrong!! 
Franco 09/05/2008 Well done (to put the picture on the site)! 
Margaret 09/05/2008 Good luck! 
HY 09/05/2008  
TB 09/05/2008 Grand effort. Good luck 
Seb Maurin 09/05/2008 You will be walking like John Wayne by the end of it. Good luck! 
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