Well, I made it! About 190 miles in the end. I felt like a bit of a fraud on my first full day, cycling in glorious spring weather along old railway lines and forestry tracks from Callander up to Killin, and on to Loch Tay - and being sponsored for doing so. However on Day Two I probably earned my money as the wind and rain were in my face as I toiled over Drumochter in the middle of an 80 mile day. The last day was, mercifully, a short one. 

Very many thanks for your support. The total raised (including Gift Aid) now stands at over GBP 800 which will pay for board, lodging, education and clothing for a child in Dr Graham's Homes in Kalimpong, India for a year and a bit.

I have nursed the idea of this slightly crazy bike ride for some time and by coincidence the choir from the Homes was in the UK last month. They sang quite beautifully, but it was seeing smart, enthusiastic, children who clearly loved singing and loved life that was most impressive - especially in the knowledge that many would probably be on the bread line, or below it, were it not for this school.

Thanks again to you all for your contributions to a wonderful cause.