The Firebirds have landed at John O'Groats! How long have I waited to blog that?!!
Overcast skies, a strong headwind and drizzle made things tough initially, but we were all somewhat determined to reach our goal! Nothing could dampen our spirits. Except for the Berriedale braes. Locally renowned for breaking cyclists, these long, steep and demonic hills crept up on us without warning. Did they break us? Not a chance. We Firebirds are made of sterner stuff!
85 miles after setting off from Tain, we arrived six-abreast with nothing having stood in our way. Except for a truck. We claimed right of way and rode into the arms of our support crew with hand-shakes and back-slaps aplenty.
Congratulations cyclists and a huge, huge thanks to our great support crew. Well done team!!
We will be keeping the website (www.justgiving.com/cycleRAF) live for a couple of weeks yet, so if you haven't donated, please do so...if you would be so kind!
For info, we will also have a gazebo set up next to the AWC marquee, with a couple of static bikes and some raffle prizes etc at the Air Show. If you're there, please pop in and say hello!
Fellow Firebirds, please get your completed sponsorship forms and monies to me soonest, so that I can start to add up some totals. Thanks.
Finally, to those who have donated, and those who are about to, THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
grats guys : )
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