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Steve "Lazarus" Hudson, Neil "The Drafter" Hudson and Robbie "Mountain Goat" Hannah did it!!! They cycled from Land's End to John O'Groats.
The journey was 945 miles long, mainly following B roads, involved 55000 feet of climb, and took 11.5 days (They spent 77hours, 35mins, 23secs in the saddle). Top speed: 48mph; bottom speed: pretty close to 0 mph.
Despite eating vast amounts of food, all 3 cyclists lost over a stone in weight - even Robbie, who didn't appear to have any weight going spare. And, YES, it is still painful to sit down unless supported by lots of soft cushions!!!
There were lots of highs - beautiful scenery and wildlife, great food (lots of carbs) and drink (more carbs!), and some good company along the way.
Alistair - great ride from you into the Lake District. Dewi - thanks for the chat and being a superb windbreak. Richard - thanks for pointing out how many people get seriously injured or killed whilst cycling. Paul - can't believe you were trying to alter the route just to go over the top of that big hill in Fife!!!
Special thanks must go Clara and Caroline for travelling the length of Britain to provide words of encouragement and much needed sustenance in South West England and the North of Scotland, to Kirsten for her support through the Yorkshire Dales and Scottish Borders, and to Fiona, Kenny, Alan, Jacqui, Ian and Jean for fabulous dinners and help along the way.
Unfortunately, there were a few low points - Cornwall & Devon (the hills are steep), the Lake District (the hills are BIG) and the gale-force headwinds and driving rain on the final stretch into John o' Groats.
But overall, the highs far out-weighed the lows, and they're already thinking about what to do next year...
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