MARTHA'S CYCLE CHALLENGE ~ JOHN O'GROATS TO LAND'S END
I am delighted to announce that I completed my cycle ride from John O’Groats to !
I arrived at on Friday September 24 at . I was met by my husband and two close friends, Sue and Anne, with banners, balloons and bubbly! I travelled 1,050 miles in 112 hours, over 20 days, and have had amazing views of and . I wore a 'Support-Dogs' t-shirt every day!
I was joined by friends for eight of these days. Ian joined me for three days in ; Pete helped guide me out of and across ; Caroline kept me going through Shropshire, Worcestershire and the Cotswolds; and Derek joined me for the final hilly two days across . Fortunately one gets fitter during the ride, so that Devon and are consequently accessible.
Although I cycled on my own for twelve days, and made the arrangements independently, I could not have completed this journey on my own. I could not have done this without the companionship of my cycle buddies, and my friends who kept me company for some of the evenings; nor without the support and enthusiasm of my family and friends, with all their texts, and comments on facebook; as well as the new friends and acquaintances I have meant during my travels. Neither without my hubby, who was always at the end of the telephone.
Many people, some complete strangers, have given me cash and cheques to the Support-Dogs charity, and even more have donated directly on-line through my just giving web-page My web-page will remain open until , for anyone who would like to make a donation. People have been amazingly generous and kind, thank you!
