The following post has been sent in by Kate Simpson, one of our lovely trustees. Whilst we were completing the end of the LEJOG cycle challenge, Kate along with Remembering Not to Forget supporter Georgina McMasters, undertook a swimming challenge by completing the Thames Marathon. The Thames Marathon Apologies for the interruption but I wanted […]
Challenge Completed We did it! 1000 miles covered via pedal power, from Land’s End to John o’Groats. The distance is quite difficult to comprehend. How do you compare 1000 miles to something comparable? It was not without drama and at times was pretty tough. We even managed to have a bit of fun on the […]
This will be a short update of our latest, crazy challenge. Documenting the ups and downs of cycling “LEJOG”. Ups and downs We started the day with mixed emotions knowing that the challenge is coming to an end. I must say I will be happy to give the bum a break from what feels like a very […]
This will be a short update of our latest, crazy challenge. Documenting the ups and downs of cycling “LEJOG”. Bleak Dinner time discussion among the group in our hotel tonight has concluded that the key word to describe today is ‘bleak’. Bleak weather (rain, looming clouds), bleak landscape (moorlands stretching into the distance, rushing rivers) and the […]
This will be a short update of our latest, crazy challenge. Documenting the ups and downs of cycling “LEJOG”. Rating So looking at the route notes we knew today would be tricky. Rated as ‘hard’ and with 2 notorious climbs I was feeling anxious before we had even started. Late start We stayed at a really lovely […]
This will be a short update of our latest, crazy challenge. Documenting the ups and downs of cycling “LEJOG”. Sunshine and goodness The words “sunshine” and “Scotland” are not often used in the same sentence, and if they are it usually involves the words “lack of”. However, today we were blessed with glorious weather. After catching a […]
This will be a short update of our latest, crazy challenge. Documenting the ups and downs of cycling “LEJOG”. Injured and out We started today with confirmation at the briefing that the group was short one rider. Rob had come off his bike on a wet bend a few days ago but managed to finish the day’s […]
This will be a short update of our latest, crazy challenge. Documenting the ups and downs of cycling “LEJOG”. Crossing the border Managing my 12 mile test ride yesterday with no falling off, dizziness or general panic was a huge relief. The 12 miles felt a lot harder than it should have done but I’m comforting myself […]
This will be a short update of our latest, crazy challenge. Documenting the ups and downs of cycling “LEJOG”. Finally At last we had a day with no mechanical or medical issues! We started early and managed to arrive in Penrith just after 4pm! Just in time to visit the launderette! Corricks Lane I was overjoyed at […]
This will be a short update of our latest, crazy challenge. Documenting the ups and downs of cycling “LEJOG”. Hello sunshine I was pleased to open the curtains after waking up to see sun streaming through the window. Our clothes were still soaked through from yesterday’s final session in the rain so a little patch of morning […]