Between 15^th and 19^th June 2009 I successfully complete the Lands End to John o Groats ride in my planned 5 days.  I covered over 900 miles in 59 hours on the bike and 73 hours on the road. 

There is a video and some pictures on this site plus a longer write up and some more photos at the link below.

http://www.addiscombe.org/members/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=9708

Monday

Lands End to Taunton via Redruth, Padstow, Great Torrington

Quite a quick day, feeling fresh, with reasonable weather.

170miles, Max 49.9, Average 17mph, ride time 10:00, elapse time 11:45

Tuesday

Taunton to Whitchurch via  Bristol, Hereford, Bishops Castle

Great weather and feeling good in the morning, a bit slower in the late afternoon.

177miles, Max 46, Average 17mph, ride time 10:30, elapse time 12:15

Wednesday

Whitchurch to Carlisle via Runcorn, Preston, Tebay

Started ok but rain from Runcorn to Tebay 8hours, tough last 15 miles with sore achilies.

160miles, Max 38, Average 16mph, ride time 10:00, elapse time 12:45

Thurday

Carlisle to Ballachulish via Glasgow, Tyndrum

The epic day slow start, then rain from Glasgow and wind over Ranoch moor.

188miles, Max 35, Average 15.6mph, ride time 12:00, elapse time 15:15

Friday

Ballachulish to John o Groats via Fort William, Dingwall, Bonor Bridge

Very tough start after late finish but slow and steady pathed the way for a strong finish.

204miles, Max 39, Average 15.6mph, ride time 13:00, elapse time 15:00

I have chosen to raise money for: Re~Cycle (Bicycle Aid for Africa) who bring together disused bikes in the UK, work with youth groups in the UK to restore them and ship them to Africa where they can be used by partner groups who can use them for local transport and delivery of health services.

Thanks to everyone for your support

 

www.re-cycle.org