It was only decided in mid-April that Angus Crockett and Steve Fraser were going to attempt the Lands End to John O’Groats cycle run. Different routes were looked at and the final route was found including accommodation. This was going to be an unassisted attempt as we were to carry all our own spares and clothing.

27^th July – Thurso – Inverness – London Euston by train

28^th July – London Paddington – Penzance by train

then cycle to Lands End 15 miles

and then from Lands End to Sennen 2 miles

29^th July – Sennen to Launceston 79 miles

30^th July – Launceston to Brean 100 miles

31^st July – Brean to Malvern Hills 87 miles (108 miles)

1^st August – Malvern Hills to Stoke-on-Trent 77 miles

2^nd August – Stoke to Pilling 80 miles

3^rd August – DAY OFF (in Blackpool)

4^th August – Pilling to Carlisle 77 miles

5^th August – Carlisle to Moffat 47 miles

6^th August – Moffat to Edinburgh 53 miles

7^th August – Edinburgh to Blair Atholl 84 miles

8^th August – Blair Atholl to Inverness 88 miles

9^th August – Inverness to Helmsdale via Struie Hill 73 miles

10^th August – Helmsdale to John O’Groats via Strath-halladale 78 miles

940 miles (961)

[End to End Mileage 925 (946)]

The first few days were hot but passed without any major problems except a puncture for Angus. BUT on the 31^st July we had two hiccups, getting lost coming out of Gloucester and out of Tewkesbury. This added an extra 21 miles onto a long day, which finally ended at about 1.30 am. (We were not very popular with the night porter in the Malvern Hills Youth Hostel).

The day off in Pilling (Lancashire) was needed firstly to give our rear ends a rest and secondly to get our cycling clothes a good wash.