DAY 10 - 8/25/2010 by Colin Dart

Well its all over. We've managed to cycle from John O'Groats to Lands End in 10 days covering 1,062 miles......read more

DAY 10 - The end of a massive adventure - 8/25/2010 by Andy Unstead

Today saw us finish the End 2 End in 10 challenge at a very wet and windy Land's End......read more

DAY 10 - Day 10 of the End2end road trip - Did someone mention the weather? - 8/25/2010 by Andy Brock

Okehampton to Lands End......read more

DAY 9 - 8/24/2010 by Colin Dart

Well here we are, the penultimate day of our End2End......read more

DAY 9 - What a fantastic reception! - 8/24/2010 by Andy Unstead

Today started at around 9.15am as we rolled out from Tiverton fire station on our way back to Barnstaple and a visit to both Hospices......read more

DAY 8 - 8/23/2010 by Colin Dart

What a difference a day makes......read more

DAY 8 - Another long climb but what a decent! - 8/23/2010 by Andy Unstead

We departed from Bristol this morning more or less on time and headed off on a newly devised route along the cycle networks as sussed by Colin and 'Dangerous Dave' the previous night......read more

NIGHT 8 - 8/23/2010 by Tony Vesty

Sleep Tight!.....read more

DAY 7 - 8/22/2010 by Colin Dart

What a difference a day makes. We set off in superb conditions - the best of the trip - and it got better throughout the day......read more

DAY 7 - A fair pace resumed - 8/22/2010 by Andy Unstead

We departed from Shrewsbury at around 8.30am this morning in glorious sunshine which was set to last the whole day......read more

DAY 7 - Day 7 on the End2end road trip – The Tourmalet - 8/22/2010 by Andy Brock

Shrewsbury to Aust services, Bristol 97 miles......read more

DAY 6 - A long, long day. - 8/21/2010 by Andy Unstead

The morning was a far cry from last night's rain and wind as we rolled out from Kendal at 8.15 am......read more

DAY 6 - Day 6 of the End2end road trip - Today was a game of two halves! - 8/21/2010 by Andy Brock

Kendal to Shrewsbury 121 miles.....read more

DAY 6 - 8/21/2010 by Colin Dart

Today's weather was a complete contrast to yesterday - a dry, bright start with a light South Westerly breeze......read more

DAY 5 - Wet, windy with a bit more wet and a tad more wind! - 8/20/2010 by Andy Unstead

On opening the curtains this morning it was blatantly obvious that it would be a very hard day in the saddle......read more

DAY 5 - Day 5 on the End2endin10 road trip - So that's why they call it the Lake District - 8/20/2010 by Andy Brock

Yes, we are back in blighty, over the halfway point and the weather forecast is finally looking favourable......read more

DAY 5 - 8/20/2010 by Colin Dart

Today filled us with dread - we had a long day of riding ahead and a weather forecast of heavy rain all day combined with 22mph South Westerly winds......read more

DAY 4 - A dry day but with added extra mileage - 8/19/2010 by Andy Unstead

Today was supposed to be a mere 104 mile stroll through the Scottish lowlands from Dumbarton to Dumfries but a wrong turning somewhere along the route meant that we ended up a tad lost......read more

DAY 4 - Day 4 on the End2end road trip - Not the best I've had - 8/19/2010 by Andy Brock

Dumbarton to Dumfries 104 miles......read more

DAY 4 - 8/19/2010 by Colin Dart

Today was always going to be a tricky day. The route was complicated as it avoided main roads and Glasgow......read more

DAY 3 - Yesterday's descent has been eclipsed by today's climb - 8/18/2010 by Andy Unstead

We left Fort William this morning at 8.25am, 5 minutes ahead of schedule which is a minor miracle......read more

DAY 3 - Day 3 in the End2end road trip - The Mojo is back! - 8/18/2010 by Andy Brock

Fort William to Dumbarton. .....read more

DAY 3 - 8/18/2010 by Colin Dart

Last night saw 10 blokes sleeping in a Dormitory at the Fur House Hostel in Banavie, just outside Fort William......read more

DAY 2 - Day 2 in the End2end road trip and its getting a bit hilly - 8/17/2010 by Andy Brock

Well it started off in the rain of Inverness.....read more

DAY 2 - The best descent I've ever done! - 8/17/2010 by Andy Unstead

Today started off in some pretty horrible rain which made us all feel pretty miserable during the grand depart from Inverness. .....read more

DAY 2 - 8/17/2010 by Colin Dart

Early morning breakfast with everyone congregating in our room that is the event HQ - toaster, fridge and microwave included......read more

DAY 1 - The first 123 miles are in the bag! - 8/16/2010 by Andy Unstead

The day kicked off at around 7.30am with breakfast at the Seaview......read more

DAY 1 - Day 1 in the Big Brother End2End Hoose, sorry Road Trip! - 8/16/2010 by Andy Brock

123/1051 done, yes I know that ís an additional mile but we decided to take the scenic trip around Inverness!.....read more

DAY 1 - 8/16/2010 by Colin Dart

After an eventful journey up and a day of sight seeing at John O'Groats and Thurso we were finally off......read more

DAY 0 - Who says it rains in Scotland all the time? - 8/15/2010 by Andy Brock

Well here we are, the sky is blue, the sun is shining and we have had our first team ride with all ten team members present......read more

DAY 0 - We are here and ready to go.......but only just! - 8/15/2010 by Andy Unstead

Yesterday was a very strange day in lots of ways and I have to say that my blood pressure went off the scale a few times in 12 hours!.....read more

DAY minus 1 - Saturday 14th August - 8/14/2010 by Colin Dart

What a day!!!!.....read more

The rough and the smooth of it - 12th August 2010 by Andy Brock

Read about my charity leg wax and see the photo evidence!.....read more

Pedal Power - 9th August 2010 by Andy Brock

Hi, been very busy at work and on the road over the past few weeks hence the blog has suffered, apologies. So this time next week I hope I won’t be a wreck after day 1 is in the bag –can’t wait!.. .....read more

This time next week - 9th August 2010 by Andy Unstead

It really is hard to believe that this time next week we will be nearing the end of our first 127 mile stint from John O’groats to Inverness and the welcome of a Travelodge room for the night.. .....read more

A Very Stressful Week - 2nd August 2010 by Andy Unstead

The last 7 days have been a complete nightmare! On Tuesday I received a message from my sister to say that she was regretfully having to withdraw her services as back up driver to the film crew. .....read more

My First Blog - 29th July 2010 by Jon Gay

I have finally got around to my first blog! I apologise for the delay. I have managed to lose the best part of a stone over the last few months by increased training and a few less cheese ham and pineapple Panini’s .....read more

Where has the time gone? - 26th July 2010 by Andy Unstead

Well, the training is done now and I think my fitness is probably the best it’s been since I was about 16 years old. . .....read more

7 days, 292 miles, 2 counties - 24th July 2010 by Adam Jewels

Hello again! I did manage to survive cycling in London by the way! Despite a 30 mile ride on the Sunday (18th July) with my cousin Ewan and his two mates Tom and Craig, one being ex U23 Polish Road Racing Champion. .....read more

My Blog - 15th July 2010 by Adam Jewels

Finally! Another year of uni finished, and this now gives me the time to give my full and undivided attention to training, in preparation for the big event!.....read more

It's been a while but now it's official - COUNTDOWN ON!!
11th July 2010 by Andy Brock

The clock on the website is counting down quickly to the big off and I can’t wait, lots of reasons really.....read more

Quads of steel, arse like a babies - 28th May 2010 by Andy Brock

Let’s get to the cycling diary before I explain the title, first congratulations to the lads who took part in the Cornwall tour in what can only be described as awful conditions. ......read more

Testing the legs - 27th May 2010 by Andy Unstead

Following what can only be described as 74 miles of hell at the Cornwall Tor last Sunday I wasn’t sure if I would ever be able to cycle again let alone contemplate a fresh week of training ahead. ......read more

It's an age thing - 18th May 2010 by Andy Brock

Obviously turning 42 is having an effect on me already, few things I missed off the last blog. First and most importantly all the team wishes Debs Unsty a steady recovery. ......read more

So near but so far - 17th May 2010 by Andy Unstead

Well, the triathlon debut has been made and I didn’t sink! I actually quite enjoyed the experience if I’m honest and even managed to finish 5th overall, narrowly missing out on 3rd ......read more

42 , Oh yeah and 3 months today we will be starting the ride - 16th May 2010 by Andy Brock

Difficult to believe but yes I turned 42 on the 15th May, a very enjoyable day and I now possess a cracking Tiki wetsuit, which when the sea temp gets into double figures I will be planning on using.......read more

Difficult Times - 5th May 2010 by Andy Unstead

The last 7 days have been very difficult for me and my family and although I am not a great believer in airing one’s dirty laundry in public I feel that the story behind it shows that we are completing this challenge for all the right reasons, and the right people.......read more

Been busy enjoying the good weather!- 30th April 2010 by Andy Brock

But now it seems to have broken its time to get blogging again. The training is really going well, lots of miles and lots of different rides, even managed to break the 200 mile mark for a week’s taining last week......read more

Warp Speed !- 20th April 2010 by Andy Unstead

Training has been a real joy over the last 10 days and the results have been starting to come. I have been so lucky to be able to ride with Colin, Andy, Tony and Ian during this time with each ride offering something completely different. .....read more

Sunshine at long last!- 12th April 2010 by Andy Unstead

Life on a bike takes on a completely different feeling when the sun eventually comes out to play. All those months of wet, windy, cold and sometimes snowy weather seem a mile away when you are able to get out in a team jersey and shorts again and begin to appreciate your surrounding a bit more rather than resent them!....read more

Alpe D-Huez - March 2010 - 12th April 2010 by Colin Dart

Showing great dedication to the cause and needing to get some mountain miles in the legs, I set off to the iconic cycling Mecca that is Alpe D’Huez on 6th March. Being fully supportive, my wife and children agreed to come with me to give moral support for the week. ....read more

Easter calorie burning - 5th April 2010 by Andy Brock

Quick catch up blog as we are off to the cinema to see something about taming dragons in 3D? Had a good week, leisurely 32 lengths on Monday evening, accompanied by Mr Harris, ....read more

Un-accustomed as I am to speaking in public - 30th March 2010 by Tony Vesty

Hello one and all. Yes it’s me Tony and I am probably as surprised as you that I have actually managed to finally write some blog for the website. As usual I have been getting my head down and training hard since the start of the year ....read more

Team spirit is building nicely - 30th March 2010 by Andy Unstead

The team ride mentioned in my last blog ended up being just Andy Brock and I. Enthused by a warm sunny day we ventured out in shorts and team tops for the first time in goodness knows how long and headed out through Atherington, High Bickington ....read more

Thanks for the thoughts we won! - 29th March 2010 by Andy Brock

Liverpool that is, quarter finals of the Europa league. Doesn’t sound quite the same as Champions league but I bet Chelsea fans would like to be there!! Riding is going well, more regular riding during the week and an extended run at the weekends.
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Flying on my Felt - 19th March 2010 by Mark Henderson

As I’ve mentioned before I’ve been enjoying the comfort of mudguards and knobbly tyres on my cross bike over the winter months and having to push that bit harder to keep up with the ‘Braunton Blokes’ up the hills on Saturday mornings....read more

Been very busy - by Andy Brock - 18/03/2010

Apologies, new job is taking up a lot of my time, so this is a bit of a catch up to the present day. Big thank you to David Ewen of Reliance Facilities Management Ltd who came on board as a corporate sponsor this week, watch for their logo appearing on the website soon......read more

I'm making a bid to turn the "mad twins" into the "mad triplets" by Andy Unstead - 18/03/2010

Training over the past 2 weeks has been superb and I’ve even managed to live somewhat of a normal like in the process too........read more

My update - by Ian Dowling- 17/03/2010

After what has seemed like a long winter of wind, ice, snow and rain and more wind the weather seems to be improving slightly which to everyone who rides a bike is a blessing.......read more

Cycling, Running, Rowing or Turbo Trainer? - by Peter Nancekivell- 05/03/2010

Sat 27 Feb- Weather dry so rode to work from Pilton to South Molton returning via Kings Nympton ( 33 Miles ). Sun 28 Feb - Weather Dry again ( in the Afternoon ) so a swift Pilton- Westward Hoe- Pilton with Jon & Justin ( two punctures ) Reinicke 22 miles
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It was one of those "My life flashed before me" moments
by Andy Unstead - 02/03/2010

The last couple of weeks have been all about regular cycling and hours in the saddle. Even if your muscles and your mind can cope with hundreds of miles in the saddle you have to make sure that you bum can cope with the same.
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Busy Week - by Andy Brock - 27/02/2010

Sunday 21st, Got out on my own for a 32 mile spin around Bideford, Abbotsham and back, rode well and maintained a 16.5mph average.
Monday, 75 minute ipod shuffle spin session on the turbo trainer.
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Stomach, Stardom & Snow - by Andy Brock

Apologies to Ian & Tony, after a very pleasent night out on Saturday 13th with Mrs Brock something very unpleasent settled in my stomach and caused me to wimp out on Sunday morning.From reports of the ride it was not a bad thing as the mad twins decided to do a hilly route at 100mph!
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Even more snow couldn't dent my enthusiasm - by Andy Unstead

What a few weeks in the saddle it’s been. I can safely say that my training is back on schedule now and I have managed to get in around 250 miles over the past 2 weeks which is a bit more like it........read more

Little and often - by Andy Brock

Short update this week as I am that blue arsed fly at work. A very good week, started off on Sunday with a 28 mile loop out to Bideford – Westward Ho! – Appledore (Irsha Street in the bag) –Instow.......read more

Yes! Yes! Yes! - by Andy Brock

Wednesday 3rd February 2010 a date to remember for me, my first ride out on the roads of North Devon in 2010, in fact since the 22nd November 2009.
So how did it go;.....read more

Ah........so this is cycling ! - by Andy Unstead

I have to say that given the relentless bouts of illness and the ridiculous freak weather conditions that we have experienced lately, I was beginning to forget what cycling actually was!.......read more

I don't believe it!!! - by Andy Brock

After spending the past month gently easing my knee back into turning pedals on the trusty turbo trainer I had planned a 30 miler with Colin around the roads of North Devon. At 8am this morning having fed the cats and in the process of making Lisa a cup of tea I noticed a couple of snow flakes rapidly followed by a lot more.......read more

Let There be Light! - by Colin Dart

On the evening of Saturday 23rd January we had a team meeting where Paul Jewels (Adam’s Dad) gave us an update on how support for the ride is progressing. It is amazing how many people are getting behind us.......read more

Thank God for the awful weather - by Andy Brock

It made our holiday at the beginning of November in Egypt even more enjoyable, it wasn't all fun though I did some serious research and come up with an Egyptian option of bike.......read more

Feast or Famine - by Colin Dart

Welcome to 2010 - strange to think that we are actually doing this epic ride this year. After what resulted in an extended Christmas break due to ice, snow, then more ice, it was finally good to get out......read more

Winter Training - by Mark Henderson

Well, the winter training has started for real now! Like so many others, there will be New Year’s resolutions made tonight for the forthcoming year and some of those are going to be cycling related......read more

Exmoor Beast - by Andy Unstead

Possibly the most testing conditions I have ever ridden in...................
Sunday the 1st of November is one I won’t forget in a hurry. As I got out of bed at 3.30am and looked out of the window I knew this was going to be one hell of a tough day in the saddle. . ....read more

Launch Day - Saturday October 24th - by Andy Unstead

If only you could control the weather............!!
Arriving at Fremington Quay to set up at 8.30am the weather was a little damp but the predicted 30mph winds were nowhere in sight much to our collective joy. ....read more

Peter gets gold in the Welsh Hills

Jon Gay & Pete Nancekivell made their way to Knighton in the Welsh Mountains to take part in the classic cyclosport 100 mile challenge known as the Autumn Epic. ...read more

Training - 17th October 2009 by Mark Henderson

Enjoyed spinning with Ian, Tony, Peter, Brocky and Jane this morning despite the cold dark 7.00 am start. Find it hard without a lie in a at least two cups of coffee! ...read more

14th - 20th September by Andy Unstead

I had a rest day as usual this Monday and made the most of my Mum’s fantastic home cooking in readiness for a fairly heavy week ahead.

On Tuesday I headed out on a 26 mile spin accompanied by .... read more