Lands End to John O'Groats Tandem 2018

[Nige]

Sadly will not be able to join you been admitted to hospital with knee and calf infection good luck for the rode

[Toestrapsteve]

Hope they clear that up for you soon Nige - best wishes mate

[Steven]

Good to see that several club members have donated, this is the link for those who have yet to get around to it !

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/tandemlejog2018

[Greg B]

I was really hoping to join them for Thursday but I cant unfortunately after returning to work from hols and other people away its just not possible. I hope Keith is enjoying the Cornish pasties!

[Steven]

For those who can make it tomorrow, Steve C and I are going to meet them in Chepstow at 1030. We are going on the train ( meet us at Bridgend at 0850) or you can drive to Chepstow and park up if you wish. Apart from offering our support, we will be able to ride on roads we don't normally get a chance to go on!

[Dave W]

Time to give you an update on how we're getting on
Day one https://www.relive.cc/view/1787962469
We set off on the Monday to drive down to land ends staying about 5 miles from the start. On Tuesday for the start the weather was thick fog which cleared just in time for the photograph at the signpost. Which is £10 for 2 copies. Good pace setting off and it is lumpy in Cornwall.

Day 2 https://www.relive.cc/view/1790213059
Less lumps compared to day 1 but just seemed to go on longer. The highlight of the trip now for Keith is how much can he eat on the bike. And when is the next food stop. The highlight of the day was going up and over cheddar gorge.

Day 3 https://www.relive.cc/view/1792222958
Coming out of bath was a tough climb i underestimated how long that climb was for the timing to meet Mr madeley and Mr Curry in chepstow. Keith forgot his Mars bar today which were delivered to him yesterday all 48 of them. Was nice to ride with them both for some more encouragement and advice .
Some cheeky climbs today.the rear tyre blew out 2 miles from our hotel. Support crew miles away which meant a 2 mile walk. Both still going strong keeping a steady pace...new tyre on and ready for tomorrow's ride where mal will be riding with us.

[Greg B]

Good stuff both

[Dave W]

https://www.relive.cc/view/1794585475
Day 4 done. Mal joined us for the first 20 miles which contained all the hills. Good to have a chat along the way.
We tried dodging the showers and got caught in 3 showers. Both going well.Keith is being well fed has you can see from the pictures.by about 30 miles in his concentration turns to what are we having for dinner and when are we stopping

[Dave W]

Thanks for all your support don't forget you can go to this link
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/tandemlejog2018
. all money is going to the charity..

[Dave W]

Day 5 Haydock to Penrith
https://www.relive.cc/view/1796830402
It was nice leaving haydock and moving further north. The scenery was constantly changing with the Lake District looming on the left. We made good time into kendal then we had the climb out of kendal over shap. Keith is still enjoying his food en route.

Day 6 Penrith to Glasgow.
https://www.relive.cc/view/1799294145
Watching the weather report Sunday was going to be a wet day and low temperatures. It wasn't too bad starting off with light rain but damp. The route today went up along side the A74. The road surface was great and it was like having the road to ourselves we had hardly any cars pass us. It was great to cross the border into Scotland. Today ride was quick with our fastest average of the week at 18mph.
Only 3 days to go.

[Greg B]

Well done fellas, not long now. Has Keith sampled the haggis yet?!

[mal jones]

Did Keith manage to get his Kendal mint cake 😊😊

[Dave W]

Keith hasn't tried the haggis...though his diet only consists of
Steak and chips, Mars bar's and no veg

Yes mal he's tried some kendal mint 

[Nige]

Well done both great effort you can almost see the finish now

[Dave W]

Day 7 Glasgow to Fort William
https://www.relive.cc/view/1801221931
Started off in Glasgow was fun navigating through the town.
The constant head wind didn't help meaning it felt like a slow tough slog. The scenery changed quickly from a city to the highlands then dropping down to the coast.

Day 8 Fort William to Invershin
https://www.relive.cc/view/1803571671
The weather today was over cast with mostly a tail wind which helped in places epically for the climb out of loch Ness. Didn't realise how big loch ness is. The miles flew by today where most of the scenery was taken up with different Lochs.
Keith still going strong on his strict diet of steak and chips and No vegatables

Day 9 is here only 103miles to go seems like ages ago since we set off from Land's End.