Tuesday, 18 August 2009

Monday 17th August - Helmsdale to John O'Groats (55 miles)

Our final day started with a steep climb for a couple of miles, a quick descent and then another climb. The first 10 miles took us 2 hours - would we ever make it? After a snack stop in Lybster at a beautiful harbour, we finally got some good miles done as the hills flattened out. We stopped for lunch just before Wick then had a final Tesco visit in Wick before heading off up to John O'Groats 15 miles north. In good weather we climbed the final hill and saw a stunning view of the Orkneys. We sailed down the hill into John O'Groats for the big finish at the famous sign post and signed our names in the big book in the pub.
It was all over at last - we are all very pleased with the achievement and glad not to be cycling again for a while...
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6 comments:

  1. Anonymous18 August 2009 at 07:25

    congratulations, true troopers

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  2. bd18 August 2009 at 12:18

    Well done, we've been looking in to see if you made it (we never doubted) and we're all very impressed with Adam and Hannah for surviving the whole experience (and the rain) - we know what it's like!

    We will be checking for you names in THE BOOK when we get there on Thursday having dawdled behind you for several days! We are having our 2nd to last night on the road and looking forward to pink champagne at the end!
    Put your feet up and enjoy!

    Gig, Bobs and RAch
    x

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  3. Vicky23 August 2009 at 10:29

    Amazing, well done to you all. Hope you are recovered and basking in the glow of achievement.

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  4. Anonymous24 August 2009 at 13:25

    Amazing achievement. Something to be very proud of. Can't believe that Adam and Sam were out skating again. Some stamina your son has got. Amazing... he even said that he wants to do it again. WOW! WELL DONE TO YOU ALL!

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  5. Anonymous28 August 2009 at 13:34

    Well done - such an impressive thing to do.
    Looking forward to hearing more about the trip!Maybe you could do a talk for us at the Transition Towns group?
    Best Wishes Sally & John (Graham)

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  6. Biggleswade Sandy Lions3 September 2009 at 04:54

    Huge congratulations to you all! We're delighted to hear news of the impressive trip and have been delighted to support you in this adventure. Well done, and here's to the next time!!??!!

    Warmest good wishes

    Lion President Judith and all Biggleswade Sandy Lions

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