Day one

After a slow start and some navigational misshaps the day went really well. We managed to avoid the a30 but instead opted for the hillier Atlantic Highway, a lovely route following the north Cornish coast. stopped in Wadebridge for a lovely lunch in the sun before getting back on it to complete the final 45 miles to Oakhampton. 120 miles done so far on we have another 100 tomorrow to reach Bristol. Wish us luck.

The Start

We managed to get the first 17.5 miles in on the Friday but meant we didn't get to the hotel until 10.00 pm. The weather was misty but on the whole dry and it was great getting on the bikes after spending all day in the vans.

The boat journey !

Was an intersting crossing, with a few members of the party not feeling their best !!! Jude ! 

The Route

Day 1 June 30th    Lands End - Okehampton
Day 2 July 1st       Okehampton - Bristol
Day 3 July 2nd      Shrewsbury
Day 3 July 2nd      Arnative Bristol - Shrewsbury
Day 4 July 3rd       Shrewsbury - Lancaster
Day 5 July 4th       Lancaster - Moffat
Day 6 July 5th       Moffat - Loch Lomond
Day 7 July 6th       Loch Lomond - Loch Leven
Day 8 July 7th       Loch Leven - Tain
Day 9 July 8th       Tain - John O'Groats

In July 2012, to raise money for The Children’s Centre, 23 brave souls will be attempting to cycle almost 1000 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats in just nine days. That’s over 100 miles and more than eight hours in the saddle every day! The route spans three countries, covers the entire length of the British Isles, and is the one of ultimate cycling challenges.