John did 20 to Glencoyne and back. Had a puncture at 10 miles and broke tyre levers removing tyre, which was brand new and very tight.
A guy stopped to help and it turned out his ride, up till then!, had included Winlatter Pass, Hard Knot Pass, Wrynose Pass, Kirkstone Pass and he was on his way back to Keswick. Anyway we removed the tyre with his tyre levers and he went on his way.
Next problem was getting tyre back on! Another lad stopped to assist - he had come from Newcastle!
Puncture fixed I returned home, only 10 miles, feeling very inadequate with my paltry 20 miles.
If either of you guys read this - thanks very much for your assistance
Why?
This year, in fact until June 2008, John is President of Penrith Rotary Club. As a personal contribution to club fundraising, and because we want to, we have decided to cycle from Lands End to John o' Groats.We hope to raise lots of money for Cancer Research UK and Eden Valley Children's Hospice in Carlisle UK. The plan is to do the ride in May 2008 without support; just 2 bodies 2 bikes and 4 panniers.
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