In response to “Day 16 Crask to John o’Groats” Ian & Moira Mackenzie say:
Here’s to you – Wha’s like you – damned few
Well done all – it’s been so great to follow your journey on ‘News From The Road’
& really looking forward to hearing all about it in person from you.
Cheers – Ian & Moira, Lochanshiel

In response to “Day 16 Crask to John o’Groats” The Mold lot Say :
Congratulations on finishing your epic journey. Look forward to seeing you on the return leg!! Glad you are all there safely, very well done, all the best from us all.

In response to “Day 16 Crask to John o’Groats” Sharon Says :
Congratulations to all of you!!! What an inspiration you are! Really looking forward to hearing ALL about it x

In response to “Day 16 Crask to John o’Groats” Yoland Says :
It really is time they stopped celebrating!
I am dying to hear about the final day and see a photo of JOG – and see pictures of the party

In response to “Day 16 Crask to John o’Groats” Drew Madin Tullynessle Says :
Well done to all of you.Ihave been following you all the way.I cycled end to end 2 years ago and know what you have been through. Once again very well done.

In response to “Day 16 Crask to John o’Groats” Cath,Jamie,Rowan and Lily Currie Say::
Well done guys, what an achievement! Are you having a celebratory party?!!!
You should.
Safe home,
C,J,R & L X

In response to “Day 16 Crask to John o’Groats” Mark & Tracey Say::
All we can say is very well done! It’s such a fantastic achievement and you seem to have enjoyed it so much. You should all be very proud, we are of you.
Look forward to seeing you all back home again, Strathdon & Glenbuchat is looking forward to welcoming you. That hill up to the house Paul will be a piece of cake now!!
Many congratuations.

In response to “Day 16 Crask to John o’Groats” Charlie D Says::
well done

In response to “Day 16 Crask to John o’Groats” Amy Says::
Hi Guys You did really well.Can’t wait to see you back in Strathdon.Yeah Luv Amy Xxx

In response to “Day 16 Crask to John o’Groats” Vicky Thomson Says::
Woopee!
Looks like you guys and gal are there……………wonderful…………well done!
Remember the Wheeliemagigs!
Have fun!

In response to “Day 16 Crask to John o’Groats” Lonach Highwaymen say::
Hi everyone in Strathdon school.
We saw deer running alongside us in the early morning light.
Beautiful golden autumn colours and gorgeous sky lines.
Big surf on the north coast beaches as we pass.
A lot of us are thinking of turning around and cycling back down to Lands End – I guess we just don’t want it to end.
Coldest, windiest day so far; probably a good time to stop, but quite good fun along the blustery north coast.
Snuffles says, “My ears are sore from flapping in the wind”!
Finished our coffees and heading back on the road again for the last push. from Thurso to John o’ Groats

In response to “Day 15 Evanton to Crask” Vicky Thomson Says:
Lonach Highlanders “Skye Boat Song” Friday 09 Oct – countdown to JOG!

“Speed bonny bikes, like birds on the wing
Onwards the bikers fly!
Cairtin the gang while bicycles zing
Ower the hills so high.

Loud the winds howl, loud the stags roar
Thunder clouds rend the air
End now in sight, a few miles more
To stop, none would dare!

Speed bonny bikes…………..

and when you reach JOG I’m sure there will be a great kerfuffle and jamboree to welcome you all, but do remember to do wheeliemagigs once you’ve crossed the line!
Love & best wishes to all
A&VT xx

In response to “Day 15 Evanton to Crask” Jay & Moira Spencer Say:
Congrats To You All,
We’ll toast your success tonight!
Hope that the weather wasn’t too unkind today.
Good luck in the final push…it’s a rotten day here in Aberdeen; so I hope that the weather isn’t too unkind for that last 80 odd miles!
Those last 83 miles will either be the easiest or the hardest ones I guess. We’ll miss our daily diary updates – very addictive.
We’re off on holiday tomorrow, but will be thinking of your celebrations this evening.
A big congratulations to all of you, a great achievement.
- Jay and Family xx

In response to “Day 15 Evanton to Crask” Ian & Moira Mackenzie Say:
What an amazing trip – we’ve so enjoyed reading the daily Diaries ( Heaps better then Mrs Dale’s one in the 50’s!!!) Of course you’re all far too young to know about that!
Ian and I wish you the very very best of luck on your final day .
Can’t wait to hear all your stories about the trip which should last for at least the next 20 years – Love Ian and Moira
P.S. I meant the stories will be coming out for the next 20 years NOT the trip lasting for the next 20 years !!!

In response to “Day 15 Evanton to Crask” Frances and Duncan Say:
Hi Guys! nearly there now! sorry we couldnt catch up anywhere on route, did some sympathetic cycling to share your pain while in the New Forest. This must have been an amazing experience for you all, well done! hope Mahri and Isobel looking after you all and enjoying the fun, am envious girls that i couldnt join you, looking forward to seeing you on return, will raise a glass tonight to your successful completion. love Frances and Duncanx

In response to “Tuesday 29th September” Janet Patterson Says:
Good Morning,
Well you’ve almost done it! We will be keeping the website up for the children to see at Altham School. We’re currently fund-raising to send you a donation. What you’ve achieved is absolutely brillliant, well done! I know what you mean though about not wanting to see the adventure come to an end. Not that I’ve ever cycled further than 40 miles in one day, in the very distant past! Enjoy this evening!!! Hope to see you in two weeks.
With lots of congratulations, admiration, best wishes and hugs.
PS Snuffles will think he’s a celeb’ pooch now. He might need careful handling!

In response to “Day 15 Evanton to Crask” Charlie D Says: go for it folks and good luck for the last day. hope the weather keeps up and the road is straight!
CharlieD

In response to “Day 15 Evanton to Crask” Lilian Field Says: Enjoy your last day on the road, look out for STV as they might be chasing you!! We are hoping that everyone will come along to a celebration Ceilidh in Corgarff Hall on Saturday 14th November so that we can say a huge thank you to you all for your fantastic effort and also for keeping us so entertained over the past two weeks! See you all tomorrow……………in JOG!

In response to “Day 15 Evanton to Crask” Cath,Jamie,Rowan and Lily Currie Say Good luck on the last leg of your journey, you’ve done brilliantly!! Next time you could do it the other way?!!!
Well Done, Cath, Jamie, Rowan and Lily X

In response to “Day 15 Evanton to Crask” June Says Hi Guys
You are nearly there, think you have all done really well.Hope the weather tomorrow is kind to you.Good Luck.
Craig,June Amy,Georgina&Archie

In response to “Day 14 Boat of Garten to Evanton” Yoland Says Thanks for the card Jock – bet you did`nt know I was born in Dunfermline! All good wishes to you all for the big push tomorrow.
xx

In response to “Day 14 Boat of Garten to Evanton” Fiona McClymont Says
Well done!! I must say I am going to miss tracking you guys!

In response to “Day 14 Boat of Garten to Evanton” daragh Says Hi giys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOUR doing bril

In response to “Day 14 Boat of Garten to Evanton” Amy.C and Christianne Say Hi Guys your doing great,
Christianne says “I have been tracking you down and keeping a very close eye on you. Good luck with the last bit of the ride.”
Amy say’s “Your doing really well and I have been tracking you down at home & school. Hope you carry on and don’t get to tired. See you back in Strathdon
Luv Amy XxXxX “

In response to “Day 14 Boat of Garten to Evanton” Ewan Says Hiya Guys, well done your doing really well
by the way about the comment that was Rowan and Rory they said that for a joke then accidently sent it sorry
have fun on the last push!!!

In response to “Tuesday 29th September” Rory.m Sean Say Come on hurry up! you’ve done over 1000 miles. You can do the last 83 miles can’t you? Looking foward for your achievement. fancy a cycle to the pub after? I’ll hope tomorw gos well. Oh yeah Jock are you going to keep the cycling club up? Hope so see you next time

In response to “Day 14 Boat of Garten to Evanton” Leon,Amy and Christianne Say Hi, Leon says “You rock final stretch u can do it. ps eat lots of choclate mmmmmmmhh
love Leon,s,

In response to “Day 14 Boat of Garten to Evanton” Fergus.A Says Hi guys welcome home.u are doing Bbbbbbbbbrrrrrrrrrrrrrriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllaaaaaaaaannnnnnnntttttttttttt. keep going your so close!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Iam looking forward to see u enjoy the rest of you very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very vrey very very very very long jouniery.
From Fergus.A

In response to “Day 14 Boat of Garten to Evanton” Maya& Neive Sayhiya BRAVE PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;] ur doing well lots of luv nm (neive maya)

In response to “Day 14 Boat of Garten to Evanton” Kyle,James and Scott Say hi !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kyle says your doing BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Scott says keep going! You’re like 3 inches away!!!!!!!!!. James says your dooing well!. O.k bye!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In response to “Day 14 Boat of Garten to Evanton” Rory, Rowan and Ewan Say Hi guys,
Nearly there. It seems like yesterday that you set off! You are doing really well.
Ewan says “you all need hair cuts”. Rowan says “keep on going. You are nearly there”.
Rory says “are you up for a bike ride on Monday?”

In response to “Tuesday 29th September” Steve McIntosh Says Finish line in sight, well done to you all, great effort, does this mean I may see some of you on my regular 90 mile training rides from now on? All the best
Steve McIntosh

In response to “Day 13 Pitlochry to Boat of Garten” Jay Spencer Says Hi Guys, It must be great knowing that the end is in sight and still feeling in the groove!
We’ve been following your daily progress with great interest and attention…thanks for the calls Alastair. Hope no more mechanical probs on the home straight.
Just preparing to send off a donation by post .All the best for the final push.
- Jay Spencer and family

In response to “Day 13 Pitlochry to Boat of Garten” Mark & Tracey Say Not long now till the end. You’ve all done brilliantly and sound as if you’ve really enjoyed it. Good luck for the final push to JOG, Sorry we’re not going to be able to get there to cheer you in but we’ll be thinking of you all. Brilliant!!

In response to “Day 13 Pitlochry to Boat of Garten” Philip Dawson says Looks like you are back and setting the heather on fire around Scotland again! Enjoy the last day or two.
Anyone fancy a wee bike ride this weekend? Only joking!
Philip from Rowantree

In response to “Day 13 Pitlochry to Boat of Garten” Cath says Walked the whole WHW then speeded from Fort William to Boat of Garten to say hello (and pinch some baking goodies). See you all again on Friday. Happy cycling!
Cath

In response to “Day 13 Pitlochry to Boat of Garten” Yoland says I see you are now in your warm cycling clothes. I do hope you did not get the AWFUL rain we had here last evening. Presumably you have a lot less traffic to contend with up there which must be a blessing. Keep going, you are doing brilliantly.
Cheers, Yoland

In response to “Tuesday 29th September” Janet Patterson says Good Morning Bravehearts!
Nearly done it. You’re awesome! Thanks for the postcard from Snuffles
. The recent photos of ‘home’ look stunning.
With lots of hugs and best wishes from your friends at Altham School.

In response to “Map showing overnight stops” Rob P says aye aye – Hope the legs are holding up fine and they are now pins of steel.
get a kite out to sail in the wind as you go north. all the best, may your wheels never flatten
Rob

In response to “Lovely Legs Competition” Primary 5-7 say 1. Isobel, 2. Paul
3. Richard 4. Jack 5. Ella 6. Jim 7. Alastair 8. Jock 9. Mahri

In response to “Map showing overnight stops” Katie, Lily and Cara P.4 Cara says: Good luck for the rest of the journey. Katie says: I am really impressed with what you’ve done. How is Snuffles?
Lily says: I hope you get back soon!

In response to “Lovely Legs Competition” Yoland says The nice brown chunky leg second in from the right is Jock`s. The pretty lady`s leg in the middle is Ella`s. The others all look very fit but a bit boney

In response to “Photos from the Road” David Skulina says Awesome. You. Guys. Are. Awesome. Looks like you are having a great time. My mind is quite jealous but my bum isn’t. FYI Awesome is not a word I use often, and I don’t use it lightly. You got 2 awesomes.
Hope the edinburgh cycle route map came in useful – sorry I didn’t get to catch up with you but you’ll be pleased to know that The Pixies at the SECC last night were also awesome. Really awesome. There. That make’s you lot at least as awesome as the pixies. But in a different way. Something to think about as you burn up the remaining miles…
Well done and keep it up! Cheers,
David.x

In response to photo “LE_start_420″ Andy Yorston says Only just found out about your epic venture. Good to see age is no barrier to going for the big one! Will look out for you as I head for work this afternoon – maybe catch you in Pitlochry tomorrow. All the best for the last stretch – may the wind be with you.
Andy & Julia

In response to “Day 11 Bailey (Saughs Farm) to Edinburgh” Charlie says woo hoo, go guys and gals! charlie

In response to “Day 11 Bailey (Saughs Farm) to Edinburgh” KATHLEEN PATERSON says Congratulations on reaching the safety of the Scottish border. Just watch out for those spiky thistles on the road now!!

In response to “Map showing overnight stops” Fiona McClymont says loving the song!
Ella, when you’re going down hills are you sticking your legs out and shouting “weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee”?

In response to “change of plan” Rowan and Cath Currie say Hi guys, We love your song, and we are trying to put guitar music to it!!!
Hope you feel good after your day of rest! All the best for the rest of the journey.
Rowan is working hard on anagrams. Cheers X

In response to “change of plan” Ian & Moira Mackenzie say Have just returned from motoring round many of the places that you’ve cycled – what a fantastic experience you’re putting yourselves through & all credit to you all. So interesting for us to read the Diary of the trip and the You Tube clips are just great! Cheers to you all – Ian and Moira ( Mac’)

In response to photo “LEJOG Start” Pam Moore says Jock, I am so proud of you! What an amazing goal you guys have set! I wish you the best of luck and the best of weather!
Lots of Love from Stateside, Michael, Pam, Austin and Keaton

In response to “Day 7 Wednesday 30th September” Mark & Tracey say Well done on reaching the half way stage! We love the daily updates. Hope the weather holds for you over the weekend. Not so good now in Glenbuchat! Good luck with the rest of the ride,
Mark & Tracey

In response to “Snuffles and Jock” Ann Edwards says HI, Seems you guys are going well, keep going and catch up with you when you finish – From the family in Johannesburg, South Africa – Ann

In response to “Day 8 Thursday 1st October” Peter Williams (Headteacher) says It was great having you here – and so good to make even more of our link between our school and Strathdon.
Snuffles and our Barnaby Bear have made friends, and Barnaby is looking every day to see where Snuffles has got to.
After the cyclists left, Isobel and Mahri stayed and talked with our children for about an hour – they showed us pictures of the Lonach area, Strath Don, and the games you have. And they told us a bit about yuor traditions and culture. The children talked about it for the rest of the day; they are now tracking you every day too!
Hope the rest of the ride goes well. We will keep in touch, and keep your left belongings until next time we see you!
Hello too, to Lilian and the children of Strathdon School.

In response to photo “Lunch stop Ribblesdale Head” the Mold lot say- Hi, Just a quick line, Ribblehead looks lovely in the sun (don’t suppose all the uphill to it was so lovely!! Keep it up, all the best

In response to Wednesday 30th September Lilian says - We all think you’re doing amazingly well, your journey is certainly a source of inspiration for us all back here in Strathdon. There’s so much number crunching going on in the classroom, chiildren’s brains are overheating with working out your average speeds, times between stops, distances etc. etc.
It’s great to see all the photos, keep them coming!
Message from Elsie….Foo’s the pedal power chutney dein? Is it helpin ti power yer pedals???? Lots of love from everyone at Strathdon School xxxxxxxxxx

I see you have made it to Dufton. I passed there at about 3 O’clock before climbing Heartside hill (1900 feet).
Can someone give me a call on 07725259947, I have a query for you about Slaidburn.
Hope everyone is fit and well and look forward to meeting up again.
Cheers Brian

Hiya guys how are you, were fine we hope snuffles is well couse we don’t want him to die. any more punctures and chains snaping couse we hope not. you have coverd a lot of the ride and think your doing relly good. Sean, Dean and Ewan

hi i dont have much time so ill just say hi and good luck. yours faithfuly Leon

Hi everyone, We hope you are not as tired as you were on Sunday. How is Snuffles? Is he alright? Rowan hopes you are having a good time. From Rory and Rowan

hiya guys, hope snuff snuff is ok are ur bottoms sor yet ? hope u are having a good time
lots of luv maya xxxxx xx x

hi guys, james says hi. kyle says snuffles looks cool with his glasses. james also says are your legs getting very tired. scott says are you almost there? from kyle, james and scott. bye!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amy says love the car your doing well!!!!!!!!!! Neive says hi:)
laura says hello and how is snuffles and by by Celine say Helloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Neive

hi how R U can’t wait to read tonights report. Goodbye people of the world. Christianne

Phew! You’re not even halfway there yet and I’m already exhausted just reading about all your adventures! It’s such a great idea to keep everyone up to date with your daily diary which I find so interesting and entertaining. How you find the time or energy to write it is amazing! Perhaps you should have made the whole thing into one of those travel documentaries for T.V. – and made even more money! I’m full of admiration for you all and look forward to reading about the rest of your journey, which I hope will be sunny and puncture-free! xx Kathleen Paterson

Hello slinky sleek riders,
Go the lonach highwaymen&lady(and the roadies, iso and mahrie, good work!) Looks and sounds like an amazing trip, a wee bit jelous, can we come next time!. xxx rowan and garry

You have a small following here in Tulsa OK, when not at our bar we hang out at Soundpony, Tulsa’s one & only dedicated cyclists bar. We’ve drunk a few to your success and we’ll drink some more Friday! Love the blog, love the legs!
Miranda x PS Don’t forget to update Facebook for us Facebook junkies

Hi guys cool car. Your doing really well can’t wait to hear the next gossip about where you are.
Love Amy XxXxX

hi guys how are u.woh your there already your doing really. well. cool car did you get a shot? i really like the picture all of you. keep going. From Fergus.A

It was lovely to meet up with Richard and all the Lonach highwaymen(and women) at Meze in Chester yesterday, hope you had a reasonable nights sleep at the ‘alternative’ hostel, it is such a pity that you couldn’t stay at the YHA as planned. I’m sure the problems you had were the last thing you’d need after a long day on the road. Hope you have a good run today and no punctures and a nice place to stay, we have had a bit of drizzle but seems brighter now. Ste enjoyed meeting the Strathdon people again.
We feel that what you are doing is great, all the very best for the rest of the run, we will keep tracking on the website, hope the rain keeps off and and the teashops are as hospitable as goodbrands!
Good cycling, Paul,Anne,Ste and Tom from Mold

Not sure if I have got the right place to leave comments, however, it was great to meet you all yesterday and Rog and I wish you a great second 3/4 of your journey north. You have been so lucky with the weather so lets hope it continues – no fun cycling with rain dripping off your nose.
If every you want to do this again or are passing this we would love to see you at Brownhill House B&B.
Love to Jock who I have not seen for years, we share so many good memories of PGL Boreatton Park in the `Good old Days`.
Keep up the momentum,
Cheers, Yoland p.s. What is the best way to send the photographs I took?

hi guys how are you doing. all these places look really cool. i really like snuffles new look. hope you get a sunny day today without so many punctures. From Fergus.A and katie.A

Hi Guys, How are you hope you aren’t to tired. It’s great fun tracking you down.
Snuffles is very good at writing. Where did he learn? Have Fun. Amy XxXxX

hi guys how are you? I hope everthinge is going well. thnk you for all the postcards they look really cool. what is the most exiting thing that has happend so far? what is the most nerve racking thing that has happend so far? keep going you are doing great.
From Fergus.A

hi everyone keep going. how is snuffles i hope he is ok, how is his new glasses. hi, how are it is realy fun tracking you Katie

Hi everyone,
Think you are all doing really well considering you have had lots of bike problems,can’t believe that it’s been a week since you all started. Love Craig,June,Amy,Georgina & Archie

Hi there, In case you don’t remember us we met you at the golf course cafe at Bodenham. I hope you found the route I pointed out for you to Clun. We were at the Aymestry cafe today and know you reached there! Spies everywhere! I will be logging into your site to see how you are going and we both wish you all the best of luck. By the way the cycle museum you were looking for in Camelford has now closed and been all sold to the Czech Republic. I hope you didn’t donate anything to them. The National Cycle Museum is in Llandrindod Wells, Powys and will never be sold off and well worth a visit if you are in the area. Therese Mason

I’m the one who gave you coffee in the garden in Thorverton – glad to see you are all ok and hope the weather stays kind. I’ll keep checking your progress, good luck. Sarah

Hi Everyone. Been following you daily. Bad luck about all the bike problems but you’re doing really well and it looks like the weather’s being kind too. Good luck with the rest of the trip. Hope to catch up with you once you’re north of the border.
Mark & Tracey

Hello I can hardly believe you cycled 77miles & on a sunday plus you did 86miles on saturday. Hoping snuffles is alright. think your doing BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!!!! love Leon

The weather looks good in some of the photgraphs.
How are the cooks and drivers doing?
It`s great being able to track your route and to hear about the people being nice to you. I`m sure you will come back with more stories that do not make it on to the web pages. May Duncan

Hiya guys hows u ? & Snuff Snuff, Neive says how was the coffee? ; ) Maya says as long as its just ur legs thats oak cause I dont want a tree as a Mum ! luv Neive Maya

Hello How are you today have we a missing snuffles?
We have been doing french. How do you like Sommerset is it nice?
have you got sore bums yet? love Amy,Leon and James

hi guys how are you?
We have been tracking you all the time looks like you are doing fine except you could do with a little less punctures and snappted chains. kyle says i hope you dont getstung again. Rowan says “Hope everingthing is going well snuffles looks cool with his glasses”. fergus says i am pleased everybody on the ride is being kind to you. Fergus,Rowan,kyle

Hi Guys, Hows the ride going?
We hope it is not to hard for you. Has Snuffles fallen out of his bag yet? If so, we hope he is OK.
from Rory, Daragh, Ewan and Dean

Hi are you puffed out yet? We are wishing you the best of luck and are hoping Jock has been looking after Snuffles. We are also hoping that there won’t be too many more punctures.
wishing you lots of luck
Lots of love
Laura, Christianne and Scott

Hi Guys
Monday morning and I’ll have to love you and leave you. It’s been really exciting watching your progress and reading your excellent daily blog. I’m off to catch a train to Glasgow for the WHW.
See you all up in JOGs for a celebratory pint and a well deserved lift home.
Love Cath
PS I’ll take my LeJog tee shirt and try to get you some sponsorship

In response to Sat 26th September Heather P says
Jim & Mahri –
Aha, glad to see the hound included in the lands end pic.
Helens reaction was..”awwwwwwwwww..thats really good” (chuckle)
I reckon i am going to have similar bum pain today as yourselves due to yet another 6 hour car journey although in fairness to you.. I’m not going to be doing anything to strenuous.
For Dad: Day 8, the 1st of October = the land of the Cumberland sausage
For ma: Thank god for ipods
love H XXX