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The group crested the rise before the long drop into John O'Groats, tired and emotional after an 86 mile ride through wind and, in the morning, incessant rain. In the distance they could see a Manx flag flying above the end point, and on the wind they could hear the faint strains of a distant piper playing Ellan Vannin to welcome them to their longed for objective - the end of a 9 day epic ride across a rugged and barren land called Great Britain. As the group reached the village everyone had turned out to see these Manx heroes arrive on their doorstep - kindred Celtic spirits with a determination and passion to reach out and achieve their dreams....
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If only - The truth is that John O'Groats really isn't up to much - other than being the furthest point away from Lands End. The Tourist Information Office was closed as was the End to End official office - so no big welcome then, just a hearty cheer and handshake between friends and fellow riders. A group that had achieved a hell of a lot from a standing start, that had laughed out loud at so many things and helped each other along the way.
A bloody fantastic journey and an adventure that may well have raised up to £25,000 pounds between The Children's Centre and NSPCC.
A bloody fantastic journey and an adventure that may well have raised up to £25,000 pounds between The Children's Centre and NSPCC.
Nice photographs
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