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My story

 

Wednesday 25th June 2008: 228 miles from Land's End! We've made it to Bath in 4 days. Having a lovely time and it HURTS! Keep the sponsorship rolling in!

Sunday 29th June 2008: A splendid 433 miles from LE and we're in Liverpool, a truly great moment when we crossed the Mersey. We've met some excellent people, are developing extraordinary tan lines, have bathed in blue skies and battled through fierce rains. Bring on the North of England...

Sunday 6th July 2008: An extraordinary 846 miles from the start and we're at Fort William. The thought of how far we've cycled makes us feel a wee bit weary. Our legs now resemble the pistons of a train and we have the silliest tan (sunburn) lines that include half pink fingers from wearing cycling gloves. The end is so near we can almost smell it, but we still have the highlands to contend with and if today's headwind is anything to go by its not going to be an easy ride...

Thursday 10th July 2008: Yeeha! We've made it to the fine John O'Groats himself. A total of 20 days cycling and a magnificent 1058 miles. We've travelled through some spectacular scenery through Scotland but some fairly foul winds made our last day a real trial - we met a man on the road who told us 'they say the longest mile is the mile before home', too true! So, at the end of our trip we conclude that Britain is (generally) very beautiful and filled with (mostly) incredibly kind people. And primus stoves are great.

Whether you think its:

a) a great idea and will be lots of fun

b) more than a little bit crazy

or

c) an extreme sports pre-wedding slimming programme

we would really appreciate a great rallying cry of support (in the form of on-line lolly) as we set off for our great venture up the country. Friday 20th June will see us board the sleeper train down to Penzance and from then on we'll spend the next 3 weeks cycling (and camping!) our way up the entire length of Britain from Land's End to John O'Groats. Around about 1000 miles, before you ask.

Our legs are filled with excitement and nerves, but most of all, determination. We're raising money for the Laura Case Trust, an excellent charity set up in memory of the sister of our close friend Melissa. Laura was training to be a doctor, and was on her medical elective in Uganda, when she was tragically killed in a road traffic accident last February. The Trust, which was set up by Laura's family and friends, aims to raise money to put towards educational and medical projects that Laura would have supported. So far the Trust has assisted in the delivery of equipment to a hospital in Uganda and schoolbooks to a school in Tanzania.

The Trust aims to spend relatively small amounts on projects that will make a huge difference on the ground. And because it's a small organisation you can be guaranteed that all the money you donate will go directly to the causes that really need it.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Laura Case Trust will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Thank you so much for your support, we'll need it!

Theo and Daisy

well done daisy and theo and both amazing Donation by anna de A 14/08/08  

£10.00

Hoots mon and och the noo ( Scottish for you are both brill! ) Donation by Lucy de A 14/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Proudest brother alive. Congratulations, lycra heroes. Donation by jeremy hutchison 14/08/08  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Very well done! Donation by Aileen Harvey 11/08/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Hope your have recovered. Love A. Donation by Anthea 04/08/08  

£297.50 + £83.91 Gift Aid

Congratulations!! Donation by Cathy Woolley 28/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Those thighs are quite something...! Donation by Nessa 26/07/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Well Done! Donation by SMAB 25/07/08  

£75.00

Congratulations both of you. Hope you're not too sore! Donation by Nick and Lizzie de Jongh 24/07/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Sol, can't believe that, after all those miles, u still didn't beat Ross in the city run last week! Donation by barney 21/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You've inspired Cengiz to do the same across turkey, I'm worried! Donation by November 20/07/08  

£20.00

woweeeee, you guys are AMAZING. xx Donation by Mission Control 18/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well Done Dudes ! a great achievement, you can do it for all us armchair activists! Donation by Jo Stella 18/07/08  

£20.00

congrats! i've driven from london to fort william and the idea of cycling that journey (and more!) makes me feel a bit dizzy x Donation by katharine 18/07/08  

£5.00

Very, Very Well Done. Now for September! Donation by David & Jacky 18/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

great journey, smashing hat!! Donation by SALLY SHAW 18/07/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Great guys, now all you have to say is "I do". xa Donation by Annabel 18/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Rumour is you made it. Brilliant and congratulations. A drink or two is waiting for you. Donation by D & A 14/07/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

What next? Across American on unicycles, backwards? Donation by Tom and Han 13/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

An incredible endeavour!! Many many congratulations. Have a day off now! Donation by mum/polly 10/07/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Met you in Lairg, so you're nearly there! - Good luck for the last 2 days! Donation by Stuart McConnachie 09/07/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

you really are mad! Donation by Kate 08/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

only a few hills to go !!! Donation by Mum & Dad 07/07/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Sounds like you're nearly there! Very impressive ;-) Good luck for the last stretch Donation by Cath Irvine 07/07/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Missing the updates and the foody photos Donation by D & A 06/07/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Now that I know you're halfway I guess I should cough up!! Keep those thighs burning but please, don't get too comfy in the lycra. Donation by Mark J 04/07/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

What a treat for the North of England Donation by David and Anthea 01/07/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Are there 4,000 holes in Blackburn Lancashire? Donation by Anon 30/06/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck you two! Im full of admiration. Hope you don't get too many punctures. Wishing you a safe return! Donation by Jo Bickerstaff 27/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck. hope its levelling out now you're past the hilly south west and that the bikes are standing up to the pressure .. . much love Donation by clare whately 26/06/08  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
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