John O'Groats to Lands End

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Thank you for visiting our blog. We are going to be cycling from John O Groats to Lands End in August 2011. It's a total of 945 miles and should take us 12 days to complete. Dave did a 6 month tour in Helmand with 2 Rifles in 2009 and it has inspired us to help to raise money , and support awareness for our injured military Heroes. We would like to thank you for your support and will keep you updated with our progress! Ed Coy, Andrew Cracknell and Dave Wallace

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Due South


Todays ride was taking us from Northwich to Kidderminster, just south of Birmingham. On an inspection of the map last night there weren't too many direct routes so we planned our assault via Nantwich, Market Drayton, Newport and Wolverhampton so that we missed out Telford. The journey was fast with two brief stops to refuel. 

There were no real events to detail except the moment in Market Drayton as we were stopping at Morrisons to grab some snacks. Dave 'look mum no hands' Wallace got a little carried away and almost ended up with no teeth as well as he slammed hard and bit the ground. Unfortunately I wasn't quite quick enough to capture the moment for you all as he got himself up and dusted himself down to save even more embarrassment. 

The roads were busy but quick meaning once again we saw our fair share of roadkill, and even caught a glimpse of a sleeping cat in the middle of the A41 to which Ed wept for! No tears in England please Coy, you had your chance. 

On arrival at our B&B in Kiddy we were greeted by the town bum who had quite a lot to shout about as we rolled in, don't ask me to translate as I speak no drunk whatsoever. We then got our tour and welcome at the Victoria House B&B even learning a new skill; using a key to open a door. I'm glad I can now use that all on my own!

We are now off out with Dave's Dad and partner who have kindly cone up to see us and listen to our gripes no doubt! 

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