The Challenge
Welcome to the site. The challenge is to cycle from Land's End to John O' Groats. For those who aren't aware, these 2 locations are the most south-westerly and north-easterly points on the UK mainland. The cycle will take place between the 5th and 16th July 2009.
There are 2 cyclists; Mike and John, who are taking on the 950 mile voyage up the country over 12 days. On this site, you can get to know the team the route, and the equipment being used.
We are hoping raise as much money as possible for Sustrans and War Child. Find out how you can support the charities on the Sponsorship page.
You can follow our day-to-day account of the challenge and comment on our progess on the Blog page.
There are 2 cyclists; Mike and John, who are taking on the 950 mile voyage up the country over 12 days. On this site, you can get to know the team the route, and the equipment being used.
We are hoping raise as much money as possible for Sustrans and War Child. Find out how you can support the charities on the Sponsorship page.
You can follow our day-to-day account of the challenge and comment on our progess on the Blog page.
Latest Updates from Twitter
John: Boom! We have arrived. Nice bit of sunshine at john o' groats. Back on the bikes and on to wick.Thu Jul 16 13:34:24 +0000 2009
Mike: With 20 miles left to go we've stopped for a snack. Hopefully our legs can carry us the rest of the way.Thu Jul 16 12:00:12 +0000 2009
Mike: Currently travelling up a single track road in the middle of nowhere. Heading towards the tourist hot-spot of Tongue in north ScotlandWed Jul 15 12:54:21 +0000 2009
Mike: Have rolled in to Inverness in time for a late lunch. Two more days of cycling to go!Tue Jul 14 13:19:09 +0000 2009
Mike: Currently keeping our eyes peeled for the Loch Ness monster.Tue Jul 14 10:48:09 +0000 2009
Mike: Just completed 102 miles amongst some spectacular scenary. We rolled in to Fort William after averaging a blistering 14.5 mph...Mon Jul 13 14:42:03 +0000 2009
Mike: Looking forward to what looks to be a very wet 100 mile cycle tomorrow. Check out the exciting things we've been up to on the updated Blog Sun Jul 12 19:50:31 +0000 2009
Mike: Feels like I'm cycling through cement today! Currently somewhere between Dumfries & PaisleySun Jul 12 11:20:53 +0000 2009
John: Glorious sunshine for all 107 miles up to dumfries. We're expecting invitations to team astana after our 13mph average!Sat Jul 11 15:41:25 +0000 2009
Mike: Have stopped in Carlisle to eat John's Mum's pasta. Next stop Scotland! Hopefully before the rainSat Jul 11 12:20:47 +0000 2009
Mike: Having sailed through Manchester & Bury we're now heading towards more hills...Fri Jul 10 11:48:26 +0000 2009
John: Just peeled my ass off the saddle in congleton. Horrible day's cycling into fairly strong head winds. Glad it's over.Thu Jul 09 16:31:00 +0000 2009
Mike: Here we go again. Today we tackle Redditch, Birmingham, Walsall & Stoke. Fun...Thu Jul 09 08:19:44 +0000 2009
John: Sitting in the sun with a cider outside our pub b+b in inkberrow. Shame it wasn't sunny in tewkesbury!Wed Jul 08 15:12:16 +0000 2009
John: Sheltering from the latest rain shower a few miles before tewksbury. Not in any great hurry - we're making good time.Wed Jul 08 11:40:21 +0000 2009
Mike: Have just rolled over the suspension bridge & in to Bristol. Only 9 days to go now!Tue Jul 07 14:26:28 +0000 2009
Mike: In the Congo now. Very wet...Tue Jul 07 13:07:34 +0000 2009
Mike: Having somewhat optimistically put some sun block on I'm now putting my wet shoes on and getting ready for day 3. Bristol here we come.Tue Jul 07 08:00:34 +0000 2009
Mike: Day 2 is over! Very wet & hilly. Hopefully the rain will ease off before tomorrow...Mon Jul 06 17:25:31 +0000 2009
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