Introduction - To boldly go...

Back in the spring of 2008 one of our number, who shall remain nameless, floated the idea of cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats. That's almost 1,000 miles (or possibly rather more if Alastair has anything to do with sorting the route). The three of us who hatched this cunning plan, didn't even have bikes much less any experience. A fourth member was drafted in, someone who had done some cycling and could provide advice. We are not cyclists, but we do like the idea of an adventure, getting up close and personal with parts of the British Isles we have not visited before. We also like going to the pub and curry and the opportunity to pursue these interests every night for two weeks doesn't happen along any too often.

This is going to be the story of that adventure. Four blokes, Alastair, Nick, Stephen and Tim with a combined age of 201 setting out to conquer Britain. Not a hint of a midlife crisis anywhere. Honest.

In order to focus our efforts we will be trying to raise some funds for charity, specifically for Macmillan Nurses and Glad's House (helping street children in Kenya). If you would like to know more about our chosen charities or make a donation in support, please visit: http://www.justgiving.com/Tim-Nightingale/

Thank you for your help.