CYCLING DAY 28 Wick – John O’Groats 17.61 miles 16.6.2011 Total Mileage 1085.6

Well, here goes. Our last cycling day and not many miles to go.

But first we want to dedicate this last day on the bike to all the members of our families. Lionel’s parents Philip and Violet who were keen cyclists, who met at a cycle club and also cycled on a tandem on their holidays. My parents, Jacques and Joke and had one of those bikes where you back pedalled when braking. And especially to our son Nick, who has been following our journey via the blog from Malta, where he is working at present. We have been thinking of you all and thank you for your messages.

Started off early from Wick and although it didn’t rain, it was really cold and very damp. On reaching JOG it started to rain. After a coffee, had our verification papers stamped for the last time, which now has to be send off. We then headed for that famous sign and had a few pictures taken.
Now that it is all over, how do we feel?... Very happy to have finished as we are tired and some joints are a bit achy from the dampness. We feel emotional, just a little, but also proud that no matter your age the spirit of a challenge has no boundaries. Why did we do it? Well, because it was there and we are fortunate enough to be able still to cycle together. We have also cycled for those, who can’t any more and we have met quite a number en route. They tell us about their cycling days, we listen and then they wish us well on our way.
Thank you all who followed and encouraged us, but in the end cycling Lejog is not really a big deal.