Just how tough is Jim?
The Sudocrem Seven decided today that Jim is truly the hardest man amongst us. He has now almost completed Lands End to John O'Groats in one pair of shorts. Not bad considering that today we saw hail, more wind, rain and squalls over several bridges and then fantastic early summer sunshine for the final ride into Tain (100 miles of riding).
The Sudocrem Seven decided today that Jim is truly the hardest man amongst us. He has now almost completed Lands End to John O'Groats in one pair of shorts. Not bad considering that today we saw hail, more wind, rain and squalls over several bridges and then fantastic early summer sunshine for the final ride into Tain (100 miles of riding).
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| BEN NEVIS (IN CLOUD) |
The early start and breakfast in Fort William set everyone up for some good early miles in seriously wet conditions. After a coffee in Fort Augustus at 31 miles the team pressed on down Loch Ness with lifted spirits and 'tapping' out a good rate at 18mph.
The bridge at Inverness was "interesting" with significant side winds doing their best to throw us off the bikes. However the team cracked on and learnt through this experience that Andy "hates snakes.....".
After Inverness there was a moment when the final 26 miles could have become drudgery but with an application to the task initiated by Steve the group latched on to a 25mph section for 15 minutes which really helped get things done!!
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| COMMANDO MEMORIAL |
All royally buggered the whole team rolled in together at 6.30pm to the Royal Tain Hotel - a splendid building and a great set up for the final day!!! All will sleep well tonight after David had a bottle of Jura to welcome us to the hotel - what a hero!
Well done to you all. I walked it the other way round in 2003 and I know what a fantastic experience it is, but cycling would beat me! from Sue Furner
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