Jamie Thin and I had the pleasure of joining Phil ‘the machine’ Young and Nigel ‘it’s a long way from Penzance’ Forthrop on stage 7 of their Lands End to John O’Groats adventure. The Prologue (from Lands End to Penzance) took place last Thursday, with today’s stage starting from Longtown (just north of Carlisle) taking in the fabulous cycling up through Eskdale, Innerleithen, over the Granite Road with incredible views of ‘home’ at the top, before a fast descent down to the rather busy A7!
I dropped off at KB at 88 miles, whilst they continued on to Cramond and Marchmont (Nigel continuing to Cramond for completeness!) to enjoy some home comforts before starting off on the final legs from Edin to their final destination.
Having looked at the forecast just a couple of days earlier and fearing a proper soaking, we were treated to just a short light rain shower, finishing in lovely sunshine.
A great days ride, and highly recommended if you fancy a day trip.
We wish them both all the best for the rest of their journey, and look forward to the tales when they get back!
Chris Henty