Determined to get an early start but thwarted slightly by the Swan Hotel earliest breakfast being 7:45, and that was a concession, their first offer was 9:00.
Got away around 9:40 into a beautiful, sunny, breezy cycling day.
The route followed the fast A39 out of Wadebridge for about 8 miles then on to back roads around St Columb Major.
Much, much easier hills than the last few days as we cut across from North to South through St Newlyn East, Truro, Peranwell, Stithians, Nancegollan and Goldstithey, reaching the South coast at Marazion.
Got to Penzance around 4:30 and called the waiting wives and children telling them to expects around 6:00.
On Penzance seafront met a guy walking 1,500 miles in 42 days to raise money for his child’s medical treatment. Humbling!
The ride still had a few nasty surprises for us. A massive climb up and out of Newlyn and a couple more at Lamora and Treen. But soon we were at the 1 mile to go mark, donning our team t-shirts ready for our triumphal entrance to Land’s End.
Great to see our families there to meet us unlike 2 years ago at John O’Groats which is so far away.
Massive congratulations to Andy Langton who completed the whole ride without walking, and without the benefit of my bike’s touring gearing.
Massive congratulations to Tom. Great achievement for an 18 year old. Overcoming tough hills, injury, and at times miserable weather. A test if character which he passed with flying colours. I am so proud!!!
Massive congratulations to Andy Compton. 6 days from Bolton to Land’s End, more than twice as far as any of his previous rides. Must have been tough joining us when we were 8 days in and battle hardened. Hopefully you will not still be walking like John Wayne when you arrive at work Monday.
Alex
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