The final day!
Another sunny day a relaxed start only 85 miles to do an even captain
Simon did not tell
Sanj to hurry up too much! After pleading with Kev to make some effort so that we would not have to wait for him at JOG for too long the four of us set off. Omar decided to spare the blushes of the locals and not
don his
lycra so that he could concentrate on filming. The final day turned out to be very hilly but for the first time in 10 days we were riding along a coast road. Our pace was excellent Richard taking top speed honours with 48.7 mph Simon could only manage 48.6 but he had the wrong gears,
Sanj turned in a frankly pathetic 48 mph no wonder he does not come mountain biking - Tony, well its not his discipline is it! The tortoise which overtook him claimed Kev had his brakes on and his eyes closed. 50 miles to go and two pistons Tony decided that it would be good to start ' putting the hammer down' and then several miles in complained of cramp and a painful knee. A stop for tea and cake did not solve the problem so under protest from the ever caring Simon and Richard
Sanj put his foot down and insisted on a break for Tony ( obviously he himself did not need a rest!) A box of painkillers later two pistons was firing on all cylinders and the breakneck pace continued not least due to the following wind. After a quick break for lunch where we were informed that a couple who we met at Lands End had beaten us. Richard angrily rallied the troops to be beaten by a girl deserved some punishment after all. What followed was probably the fastest 20 miles we have ever done! We eventually arrived at John O' Groats what an achievement but before we could enjoy it Kev popped up from behind the sign! How did he do that! the look on Richard's face is something the rest of us will all cherish!!
GPS Track of Route