We did it !
Today, our final day, was by far the most challenging ! - even for Team Sky ;) Relentless rain and strong crosswinds all day meant conditions out on the road were treacherous to say the least. No crazy fool would step onto their bike in this weather - we did. We had to.
Soaked to the bone and freezing cold, you would've thought my spirits would be low - but all I could think of was how far we had come and what it would be like to cross that line. I actually found myself smiling more on today's ride than any ride I've ever done.
I'm sat here now over 24 hours after, still taking it all in. Don't think it's dawned on me what we've just done. Legs ache naturally, backside on the mend, still very tired but very relieved. Relieved and ecstatic because that's it !! You'll not catch me doing a prolonged cycle ride anywhere near that again. My bike has shrunk anyway ;)
Needless to say, everyone was in buoyant mood despite the rough day just encountered, everyone had achieved their objective to finish (in one piece).
We all enjoyed some much deserved celebratory drinks with a meal and looking around the table I saw tired yet elated faces.
The overriding reason why 10 cyclists (of varying abilities!), most of whom had never met each other prior to this and had out themselves through the physical and mental strain for a fortnight - was to raise awareness of MND.
I am completely satisfied that we have achieved this. We've raised over £11,000 in the process, gained huge support on social media and spoken to loads of people on our travels.
On behalf of everyone on the team, cyclists and drivers I would like to thank everyone of you who has supported is on this eventful journey.
Also Thankyou to all of you who have bravely undertaken the Ice WaterBucket challenge. Ours is hilarious, bear in mind we've just finished 6 hours riding in the freezing wind & rain, some of the facial expressions are priceless. I was so cold I couldn't speak properly!!
Take a look and please share :-
And if you've missed Jons ;-
I now nominate everyone who is reading this blog ;)
So my short-lived cycling career has come to a end. Did I enjoy the cycling ? Most definitely not. Could I have trained more (at all??) - most definitely yes. But then it wouldn't be a challenge if I enjoyed it and was prepared now would it......................
Please keep spreading awareness x
www.justgiving.com/cycle4mnd
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