We are Ed and Richard from Tenby in the UK. With the help of Ray our support driver we intend to cycle the 1000 miles from Land's End To John O'Groats -LEJOG- or End to End or a b-- long way during 2 weeks in June 2006.

The ride will hopefully raise a lot of money for Macmillan Cancer Relief.

You can read more about the ride and the charity on our website www.bike1000.co.uk

This blog is intended to update you on our preparations for the ride and give daily reports once we start.

For the past two months we have been training for the trip. So far we have not been stopped by the police - despite our strange behaviour. Lycra clad, cycling in the dark, cold, snow and rain we should not have been let out unsupervised.

With the clocks turning back this weekend hopefully the training will appear less clandestine and we will not have to wear so many layers to keep warm.

We have been ramping up the miles most weeks and a major increase is about to occur as I start to cycle the 14 miles to work (so it is bound to rain a lot). Thanks to Consort who have installed a shower block for me. If this commute does not prepare me for the trip I'm in trouble.

This week should see the finishing touches to our web site - thanks to Chris for all his hard work- the bank account should be active ready to receive all the Macmillan cheques. Please let us know what you think about the site.

We have booked the first accommodation so I guess we are well committed to the trip now.

I will do my best to keep the blog updated on our progress towards the trip.

Regards
Ed
26/3/6