So after 8 long days the final day cycling was upon us! The boys set off for the shortest day of the trip of only 54 miles along the East coast of Scotland finishing up at the famous John O'Groats. But very quickly the boys ate their words as the 'easiest' day turned out to be one of the hardest with strongest head winds they had experienced on the trip. However this was coupled with some absolute monster hills proved to be tough for all...well I say all, we just dropped down a gear and we shot up the little hill in the car.
We passed many other cyclists on this section of Scotland either just starting out their adventure down the country, or giving it their all trying to finish it. Many of them solo and carrying gear on the back of their bikes. I take my hat off to each and every one of them.
After 9 long days, 891 miles, 36,573 meters climbed, 56,376 calories burned (each) and a total of 53 hours on the saddles Derek, Sam and Alex had FINISHED!
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