Friday, July 23, 2010

The start

After finally arriving I check out the bakery for a scotch pie before leaving Thurso for the 20 mile cycle to the start.

1 mile outside Thurso I make my first wrong turn adding 2 miles to my journey before I start.

Getting to John O'Groats keen to get going as every one there is finishing by all means possible. So a quick picture and I am off.

To try and make the challenge easier I have tried to break the journey down into chunks I am use to - today 2 and a half trips to work. This did not work each mile dragged especially the ones up hill.

The scenery is awesome taking my mind off the job in hand.

As I reach my intended destination Helmsdale it clouds over looking like it is going to rain. At this point I see a sign for a £20 room - so here I am. Day one and still 800 plus miles to go.

Stats for today

75 miles
12.2 average speed
1240. Total ascent

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