This is the first post on this blog. Alan, a good friend for years recently retired but, still being youngish.... decided he wanted to do something epic. He decided on a bike ride from John O'Groats to Lands End and soon roped in his best friend Steve and someone he knew has a problem saying "No" - me!
The idea formed before Christmas 2010 and June of 2011 was decided upon. We thought about doing the Deloitte version but they do the 1000 miles in 10 days so decided upon a slightly more sedate version of 12 days. This will hopefully enable us to take in a bit more of the scenery & enjoy it. Throughout the last few months we have each bought bikes and started to do some training. We got together for a weekend in early April, completed a couple of 60 mile rides back to back & roughed out a route. That weekend went well and the after effects on our bodies weren't too bad, in fact we were quite pleased with ourselves. Right now though, the trip is less than 6 weeks away & although the training is going well I still have a few concerns about doing between 60 & 100 miles a day for 12 straight days. I know its going to be fun but I also know there will be some tough days, tough weather & pain.
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