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At 4am this morning after my umpteenth visit to the bog with the squits I wasn’t sure I’d be able to ride but after some Imodium I got stuck in. In a camp with 200 people eating, sleeping, washing and … Continue reading →

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This blog is now finished as the event is now well past. I will be using this for some testing though so please unsubscribe. Note: WordPress does not disclose who your subscribers are so it is not possible for me … Continue reading →

Here is a selection of the event photographers images: http://www.flickr.com//photos/24334505@N03/sets/72157627006992491/show/ They give a good overview of the event. Thanks again for the sponsorship; the final total including GiftAid was £4295.68 Regards, Rick

Whilst the challenge is fresh in my mind I thought I’d write some hints & tips which may be helpful to others who are planning to tackle the LEJOG. The challenge is so much more than the distance … A … Continue reading →

Well this is the final post (probably) and the last thing to say is thank you to all the people that sponsored me. The primary objective of this event was to raise money for Action Medical Research – the leading … Continue reading →

When you sign up for something like the LEJOG you wonder who you will meet along the way. It is a long way to cycle and I was very much hoping not to do it solo and so it was … Continue reading →

Woke this morning feeling much better, had 3 weetabix covered in sugar and an apple and was ready to roll. Today I had my full winter kit on that sarah had brought up and was finally nice and warm. The … Continue reading →

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Everyone was pretty knackered after yesterdays epic to the pace was reasonably gentle. The weather was as ever in the parts everything, wind, rain and the odd bit of sun to dry you out between squalls. Last two days I … Continue reading →