I am probably going to end up writing pretty much exactly what the other two wrote…but I couldn’t do this amazing achievement without trying to summarise it all in some ways.

I think in reflection, there were highs and lows (mainly weather related)….but definitely more highs! It is an experience that I will never forget and is one that shows that if you put your mind to something…you can achieve it. Just think…6 months Rob and I didn’t even own a bike!

And now the thank yous…

• Once again…the support team. After spending the car journey from John O’Groats back to Inverness yesterday in the car…I can appreciate how hard it was for them too! Big Al and Little T, you have been fantastic and as the other two mentioned we could not have done it without you! Thank you!
• A thank you to all of our sponsors…giving up a little bit of your time has helped us make the trip what it was. Thank you!
• A thank you to all of the messages and comments we have been receiving on the way…including weather forecasts from M&D (even though they often were not what we wanted to hear!). The support from everyone has been amazing and has kept us going along the way.
• Doug…legend…I am not convinced that your hands will ever be the same again after having to sort out my tyres multiple times. Also…leg and arm warmers, shoe covers…was a bit dubious first, but looking back…possibly the best invention for the chilly Scottish weather! Saying that…still not totally convinced by the white short!!!!
• Rob….so so proud of you…who would have thought it!
• And finally the biggest thank you to all that sponsored – As Doug mentioned the whole reason for the trip was to raise money for three charities specifically chosen by each of us. It had been amazing to think that we have raised over £5000 across the three. And for all you who had doubts about us finishing and waiting until we reached the end, please go on and sponsor us on the Donate page. We did not go through all that blood, sweat and tears for nothing!

So..this is it…LEJOG…done!

Would I recommend it…definitely…one of the hardest, but most satisfying achievements I have done.

What advice would I give…in addition to what Rob and Doug mentioned…make sure you have good tyres that aren’t going to split 60 miles to the end!

Would I do it again…no…its a once in a lifetime, but I wonder where the next challenge will take us!

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