They think it's all over....it is now!!

We finished as we had begun cycling into a strong headwind! It was only 57 miles and perhaps we were a bit too relaxed with a 10am start. The wind and hills - is anything flat in Cornwall? - slowed us down and made it hard work, but I guess it's not supposed to be easy! The weather was a mixture of everything but any sunshine we saw was extremely limited. The strong wind was supposed to clear the clouds away, but just served to make us work harder. The traffic was also very heavy, in fact it was probably the worst of the whole trip. All those holiday makers rushing down to spend time in the wind and rain!

Anyway enough of all that we made it! What an incredible journey. It was great at the end as we cycled three abreast into Lands End. Sarah, Sandra ,James, Emma and Mark's friend Pete were there to meet us. The kids soaked us with champagne, sparkling water and anything else they could throw over us. Hopefully I can add some pictures later today or tomorrow. We also met the four guys who started half an hour before us 12 days ago. They finished half an hour before us! They also thought this was one of the toughest days. It was great to see them as we had built up a great sense of camaraderie.

Now for the facts: 960 miles ridden at an average speed of c13.7 mph giving around 70 hours in the saddle. Feet climbed over 50,000 and calories burned well over 30,000. I need to adjust my diet quickly before turning super sized!


Lots of people to thank. Firstly Mark and Steve, could not have done it without them, when the going got tough they just knuckled down and put the miles in. Couldn't have wanted a better two guys to join me. Sandra of course made life so much easier for us, she worked so hard and no one could have asked for more. Most importantly Sarah and the kids for putting up with the training,having to see me in lycra and making the long trip to support us at the end. I also got some great advice from a number of you who are cyclists, some of whom have done the JOGLE, which was very helpful,and indeed some of you even rode with me even though I slowed you down! You know who you are and thank you. Thanks also to Roota and Steve K for joining the ride, it was good to ride with you guys.Finally I would like to thank the readers of this blog, it's been wonderful to know that people are taking an interest and wishing us well every pedal of the way. You should not under estimate how important that has been to all of us.

I'm sure I will look back on this trip with a great sense of achievement. Just now I need a shower , a few pints , a meal and a long sleep! But as well as what it means for me I have been lucky enough to raise c£7,000 for my chosen charities which I am delighted about.

Thank you and goodnight!!