Phil & Johns Lanterne Rouge LeJog

7/5/14

In 4 days John and Phil will set off on their great adventure. Lands End to John O'Groats by bike. Over 14 days we'll cover 1084 miles averaging 70 miles a day. We started training in secret in October finally revealing our plans in January when we were a little bit more confident of completing the challenge we had set ourselves. At this point we haven't met the other riders, but we've spoken with some of them via email and know there are some serious cyclists amongst them including 4 Canadians who are flying over to join us. John and I expect to be back markers in the group, but remember the Lanterne Rouge is a prized trophy in the TDF, our aim is to arrive in John O'Groats on 24th May having travelled the UK End to End under our own steam.

You can follow us here or on Strava where our group is Sword Juno LeJog.

John is also aiming to raise money for the Rowans Hospice, a very worthwhile cause. You can sponsor him at: http://www.justgiving.com/owner-email/pleasesponsor/john-horn

A final thought; If Scotland vote in favour of  independence riding End to End will be a lot easier as Lands End to Berwick is only 644 miles, but it probably won't have the same kudos.