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LEJOG Day 19 (Martin)
We awoke to find ourselves in the embrace of a thick fog in Dunbeath, some 36 miles away from John O'Groats. Before setting off, in a brief and moving ceremony we made a little presentation to Geraldine to thank her for her Herculean efforts on all of our behalves over the last 19 days. At 8.30 we climbed aboard our steeds for the last time, Stewart somewhat handicapped by having to pedal the child's mountain bike which he was lent by the friend of our landlady Mary (as a substitute for his incapacitated mount of the last 18 days - see yesterday). A brief coffee stop in Wick, and then at 1215 the moment of euphoria arrived...
4 abreast we crossed the finishing line, to be greeted by a reception party including Elise and Judy (wives of Martin and Richard), the Smiths friends Freydis Campbell and her brother Hallam Murray (who lent a little perspective to our achievement - some years ago he cycled solo from San Francisco to Tierra del Fiego!) and copious quantities of champagne. 931 miles and 19 days after leaving Land's End, we had done it!!
This has been a wonderful experience for all 5 of us. Between us all we have raised well over £50k, the great bulk for Home Farm Trust. We have experienced our country in a way that few have the privilege of doing; we have met the most extraordinary array of wonderfully welcoming people; and we have consolidated bonds of friendship going back over 45 years, enhanced by the inimitable and priceless presence of the great Geraldine. Are we glad we've done it? Without question. Would we do it again? No way! Would we recommend others to do it? If your heart is in it, go for it!
Thank you all for your interest and support: it has been hugely appreciated by all of us.
Martin Peter Richard Stewart and Geraldine. 4 guys on bikes - over and out.
We awoke to find ourselves in the embrace of a thick fog in Dunbeath, some 36 miles away from John O'Groats. Before setting off, in a brief and moving ceremony we made a little presentation to Geraldine to thank her for her Herculean efforts on all of our behalves over the last 19 days. At 8.30 we climbed aboard our steeds for the last time, Stewart somewhat handicapped by having to pedal the child's mountain bike which he was lent by the friend of our landlady Mary (as a substitute for his incapacitated mount of the last 18 days - see yesterday). A brief coffee stop in Wick, and then at 1215 the moment of euphoria arrived...
4 abreast we crossed the finishing line, to be greeted by a reception party including Elise and Judy (wives of Martin and Richard), the Smiths friends Freydis Campbell and her brother Hallam Murray (who lent a little perspective to our achievement - some years ago he cycled solo from San Francisco to Tierra del Fiego!) and copious quantities of champagne. 931 miles and 19 days after leaving Land's End, we had done it!!
This has been a wonderful experience for all 5 of us. Between us all we have raised well over £50k, the great bulk for Home Farm Trust. We have experienced our country in a way that few have the privilege of doing; we have met the most extraordinary array of wonderfully welcoming people; and we have consolidated bonds of friendship going back over 45 years, enhanced by the inimitable and priceless presence of the great Geraldine. Are we glad we've done it? Without question. Would we do it again? No way! Would we recommend others to do it? If your heart is in it, go for it!
Thank you all for your interest and support: it has been hugely appreciated by all of us.
Martin Peter Richard Stewart and Geraldine. 4 guys on bikes - over and out.
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