the beginning
Why on earth would you contemplate cycling 976 miles from Lands End to
John O’Groats?
I have friend called Dave Jinks to thank for the idea. In Sept 04 in casual conversation over the dinner table we asked Kim and Dave had they had any good holidays recently. The answer came back "Well yes, Dave bicycled from Lands End to John O’Groat’s recently"
After an initial shock, as Dave is built more for rugby, the story unfolded and became more riveting and compelling as the evening went on.
A few months before this conversation the whole concept of cycling would have passed over my head if I had not been persuaded by my windsurfing friends, Willy and Martin, to buy a road bike to train on. I was finding running made me feel all of my 42 years plus a bit. Having bought a bike I had become addicted.
Driving home that night Caroline and I agreed it was something we had to do. It would also be an opportunity to do something for charity and a great way too see this diverse & stunning country of ours.
charities
Three charities were chosen because the illnesses they work so hard to prevent have affected our families. They are:
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Thank you to everyone who sponsored me. Caroline and I are humbled by your generosity.
You have donated more than £3,000 to the good causes chosen.
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