Cycle Ride Day 6

After another dry, warm and sunny day the cyclists have continued to make good progress. Tonight they are camping at a site in Melbourne.... at the side of East Midlands Airport - not sure how much sleep they will get tonight!
The cyclists are doing really well and apart from a few aches feeling good.

Cycle Ride Day 5

The cyclists have checked into a youth hostel tonight in Stratford Upon Avon, after their first rain free day of cycling. There continued to be plenty of hills to challenge them today, but at least they were dry!
They were pleased that the Youth Hostel had a laundry service and so were making the most of this too!
Spirits remain high but I think legs are starting to ache a bit too.
I think they're all looking forward to coming through South Yorkshire at the weekend. They have been invited into Radio Sheffield on Saturday morning at 8.30 for a studio interview!! Tune in!!

Cycle Ride Day 4

Hi all, well the cyclists have had a tough day today. The weather has been TERRIBLE.... rain, rain and more rain. I spoke to Paul at lunchtime and they were all wet through to the skin. Mick had a mechanical problem with his bike too. They completed about 50 miles today despite this.... so well done them!! They are at a place called Malmesbury, just south of Cirencester.
They are staying in a B & B tonight in the hope that they can get dried out and recharge their batteries ready for tomorrow.
Good luck!! Lets all hope for the sunshine from now on!!

Cycle Ride Day 3

Well the cyclists continue to do really well. They are staying at a place called Castle Cary near Frome in Somerset tonight... in fact only about 10 miles from tomorrows planned destination! The cycling has been tough with lots of quite steep hills, but they keep being told it gets much easier after the first 3-4 days.
They're camping tonight and were just enjoying a picnic on site when I spoke to Paul at about 7pm.

Cycle Ride Day 2

Well it was quite an eventful night for the cyclists. They camped through cold, windy and stormy conditions - not sure how much sleep was had by any of them. Paul was also feeling quite unwell during the night and thought the e-coli had made a recurrence although he is better today. Paul would like to say a special thanks to all at the Colliford Lake Campsite on Bodmin Moor where they stayed last night. They helped him fix his pannier rack on his bike which had broken, and generally were very hospitable.
The cyclists set off this morning between showers, but it wasn't long before they had their bike poncho's on and battling through the hail and rain!! Thankfully the strong wind was behind them. At the end of day 2 they are about 20 miles ahead of schedule, staying tonight in a farm house B & B at Crediton, near Tiveton in Devon.
All are feeling well and looking forward to the farmer taking them in to Crediton tonight!

Cycle Ride Day 1

The South Yorks End to Enders are on their way!!
The cyclists started their ride this morning - they had to cycle 5 miles from their Hotel to Lands End first. By lunch they had completed about 30 miles and were on track to cycle slightly further than their plan to a campsite they had selected. Spirits were high, and all glad to be on their way.

Hi, its Becky here today. Well the men set off this morning, ready for the bike ride to start friday. They were in goog spirits and just looking forward to starting. Dad was on Rother FM today - played on many of their news bulletins. He was also interviewed by Radio Sheffield but not quite sure yet when they will be broadcasting it.

Hi all Graham again, this is the last entry by me for a couple of weeks or so, Chris, Emma or Rebecca will be doing the daily blog as we cycle North from Lands End on Friday 24 April, the day after tomorrow. I was interviewed over the phone this morning by Rother FM, this is to be broadcast tomorrow morning. Radio Sheffield are to record an interview tomorrow, don't know when thats to be broadcast. Don't forget the "You Can Be Part Of It" leg on 2 May. Thanks to all who have helped, supported and encouraged us.

Fantastic news The Yorkshire Region of The Goldwing Owners Club of Great Britain, have agreed to escort the cyclists taking part in the "You Can Be Part Of It" leg between Sheffield to Doncaster via Parkgate Retail Park, Mexborough Centre and New Beginnings Balby Doncaster on Saturday 2 May 2009. Imagine the impact, all those colourful cyclists escorted by the giant Goldwing motorcycles with lights balzing, you have got to be part of this once in a lifetime event.
Training going well, Mick has recovered from his bout of flu, Paul was ill at the start of the week but is feeling better now. So a week tomorrow and we start the epic journey to John-o-Groats, we all hope to see you at some point. Thanks for all your help, thanks to all the people who have donated and are to donate. Dont forget 2 May make a diference and make an impact, join us.

Hi all Graham again- we have the grand total of £578 in the bank as of yesterday with loads more pledges thanks to everyone. Emma my youngest daughter went to the birthday bash of her friend Sharon and came away with £30's worth of pledges, thanks to all.
Further good news, Mick has been able to resume his training after 2 weeks off the road with Flu. Paul and myself have continued, I cycled to work every day last week, then Paul and myself did 35 miles of hill work Saturday, and 52 miles of mixed terain today. Feeling good.
Not long now to the start date and the "You Can Be Part Of It". Like to say thanks to Hayfiield Wheelers and a guy called Henry who will be riding the Sheffield to Doncaster leg and have offered to give the bikes the once over before we set off.