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FRIDAY 3 JUNE FINAL UPDATE:
They made it!!
Jonathan, Andy and the support team arrived at Lands End today after a gruelling last day cycling through what felt like the hilliest bits of Cornwall. Brilliant sunshine and fantastic scenery. We celebrated in the First and Last Inn at Sennen, where you can see the team T shirt displayed on the ceiling of the bar along with those of other fund raisers who have made it to Lands End over the years. Both cyclists made it without serious injury, though are obviously feeling a bit sore!
Many many thanks to everyone who donated so generously to raise this fantastic amount of money for the charities. We still have some offline donations to put on, so keep watching for the final total.
The grand total was 571 miles.
Thank you again!
Friday 3 June
08.44: Just set off on the last leg of the journey. Due to arrive at Lands End later today.
They had forgotten how hilly it is in Devon and Cornwall
Thursday 2 June
18.00 An eventful day - 3 punctures before 09.00. After a delayed start, the arrived in Fowey late afternoon in one piece. Weather great. Last day tomorrow.
11.00 on the A30 in Devon heading for Liskeard.
I am told this is sun lotion
Wednesday 1 June
Stopped for lunch between Wellington and Tiverton after cycling around 40 miles in the morning. Made it down to Crediton in Devon by around 17.30. About 76 miles in all.
Weather still good, but they're starting to feel tired. Just 2 days to go.
Click to see where they are now
Tuesday 31 May
17.30 pm arrived at Clevedon near Bristol. Various family and friends came along to join Jonathan and Andy for a picnic at Bullock Farm campsite. Beautiful evening in a lovely setting. Tomorrow Exeter
11.16 am arrived at Hereford. Better weather and they seem to be cheerful!
Click here to see how far they've got
Update: dry afternoon. Arrived at Leominster late pm. 98 miles - a hard day. Thanks to the Grove Farm B&B in Kimbolton for finding a room at short notice in the middle of the Hay Festival!
Monday 30 May 16.00
Spirits up again after a lunch stop. On course for Leominster were they hope to dry out overnight.
Camping tomorrow night at Bullocks Farm Fishing Lakes near Clevedon, Bristol.
Monday 30 May
Weather still bad today so again very hard going. Tonight's target is Leominster. Watch this space.
This picture is (left to right) Ros, Jonathan, Helen (Johnathan's sister who joined them for the day), Andy and Penny. They are posing in front of the support vehicle - Penny's camper van.
Sunday 29 May
Really hard day yesterday - high head winds and torrential rain at the start meant it took 4 hours to do 33 miles. Weather improved in the afternoon and they notched up a total of 76 over the whole day. Average speed was 17 - 20 mph in the afternoon.
They called in to friends at Lymm just outside Manchester before setting up camp for the night.
Saturday 28 May
They made it to Morecambe Bay by about 5.00 yesterday after a spectacular if slightly breezy ride through the Lakes. Weather not bad so far. They were just pitching up at their campsite when I spoke to them. Photos were promised but are still awaited. If you would like to follow their progress, I have attached a link to a map below, which I will update as they progress:
Friday 27 May 2011:
The big day! Andy, Jonathan, Sue and Ros have just started their journey to Carlisle for the start of the bike ride after a last minute check that they hadn't left the oven on. They just managed to fit all their camping gear, first aid kits and cereal bars in. They are meeting up with Penny and Harry the dog in Manchester later today.
Thankfully the wind and rain seem to have died down.
Watch this space for updates along the way.
Thanks for visiting our team fundraising page.
Andy & Jonathan's sponsored cycle ride:
We've joined together to raised money for charity. You'll see our team fundraising target below. Your donation can really help us smash this goal
SPONSORED CYCLE 28th MAY - 3rd JUNE.
HADRIANS WALL to LANDS END
for:
COUNTESS BRECNOCK HOSPICE, ANDOVER
and
CANCER REASEARCH
In memory of Family and Friends who have been lost to cancer in recent years, Jonathan and Andy are cycling this challenging route and they will be joined by friends and family along the way.
Penny and Susan are their support team with a motor home, tent and B&B's each evening.
The dogs HARRY and JAZZ will be company for the drivers.
If you would like to support Andy and Jonathan, you can make donations to either charity through this website
A copy of our route is coming soon.
Thank you, and we will share all the fun with a newsletter and photos on our return.
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