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Pleased to say I made it to Southampton yesterday and almost the end of my 780 mile ride. Bob and Frank still have circa 200 miles to ride but aim to finish at the weekend when we'll come together (virtually) at the Flamme Rouge and ride the last kilometre to the finish line.

Many thanks again to all who've helped us raise (so far) £1,162.75 + gift aids

https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Team/TdFSequel

Bob May01 - 28.2 miles, M04 - 33.6, M06 - 37.5, M07 - 18.9, M09 - 44.7, M10 - 18.5, M12 - 42.4, M14 - 30.8, M16 - 36.2, M17 - 34.6, M19 - 34.6, M20 - 42.9, M21 - 32.5, M22 - 34.9, M23 - 49.7, M24 - 50.1, M26 - 37.2 Running Total 606.9 miles (173.1 miles to go)

Frank May03 - 32.9 miles, M04 - 16.1, M05 -19.7, M06 - 16.1, M08 - 70.9, M09 - 37.5, M13 - 13.2, M15 - 16.1, M16 - 28.8, M21 - 16.1, M21 - 28.8, M24 - 28.9, M25 - 72.4, M26 - 15.7 Running Total 413.2 miles (208.2 miles to go)

Neil May07 - 10.0 miles, M08 - 15.0, M09 - 20.0, M10 - 25.0, M11 - 30.0, M12 - 35.0, M14 - 30.0, M15 - 35.0, M16 - 40.0, M17 - 45.0, M18 - 50.0, M19 - 55.2, M21 - 50.1, M22 - 56, M23 - 62.2, M24 - 68.0, M25 - 73.5, M26 - 79.37 Running Total 779.37 miles (1 kilometre to go)

Well done to the three of you and especially to you Neil , a brilliant effort and so pleased its all worked out.

itsaintfunny wrote: ↑Wed May 27, 2020 1:46 pm Well done to the three of you and especially to you Neil , a brilliant effort and so pleased its all worked out.

Thanks ISF, it's been a real team effort. Frank has had to contend with some rotten weather up in Scotland and both he and Bob also have work commitments. That said, I wasn't sure that I could cover the 390 miles back in the same six days as we did in 2005, and 10 miles into yesterday's ride I was convinced I couldn't do the 80 miles I'd left for the last day but I struggled on. Strange thing was it felt like someone else was helping push the pedals for the final 30 miles

And many thanks to Ronnie Pander, very much appreciated mate

Pleased to say we'd all completed the challenge by 10.30am this morning. Thanks again to all who so generously sponsored us.

Keep Smiling!

Great result. How did you find it physically?

Sam_Brown wrote: ↑Sun May 31, 2020 3:54 pm Great result. How did you find it physically?

Thanks Sam, it was hard work. Until last month I'd cycled less than 50 miles in 15 years. 200 miles of 'training' in 10 days and then 780 more in 18 days was always going to hurt but it's a great cause and I guess it's a classic case of no pain, no gain. There may not be any hills to tackle riding a basic turbo trainer but there's no free-wheeling either. Suffice to say, over 54 hours in the saddle leaves an impression!

No Shot Sherlock wrote: ↑Sun May 31, 2020 4:45 pm

Sam_Brown wrote: ↑Sun May 31, 2020 3:54 pm Great result. How did you find it physically?

Thanks Sam, it was hard work. Until last month I'd cycled less than 50 miles in 15 years. 200 miles of 'training' in 10 days and then 780 more in 18 days was always going to hurt but it's a great cause and I guess it's a classic case of no pain, no gain. There may not be any hills to tackle riding a basic turbo trainer but there's no free-wheeling either. Suffice to say, over 54 hours in the saddle leaves an impression!

Well it's a great achievement and you should be proud. I've been posting a bit more since working from home and it's the community spirit I've noticed more than anything and things like this are a perfect example of it.