Sponsored Bike Ride

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On Easter Sunday (8th April) I cycled the Devon Coast-2-Coast route with my uncle. It was 102-miles of beaches, estuaries and lush green valleys that followed much of the west flank of Dartmoor. The route followed former railway lines, took us through tunnels and across breath-taking viaducts and bridges. It was a long day (setting off from Illfracombe at 8:15am and finishing in Plymouth just after 8pm) and very challenging but we made it with about 15 minutes of daylight left! As well as improving my fitness ten-fold with the training and burning off about 4 days worth of food in 12 hours, the ride also helped me raise about £500 so a big thank you to all those who sponsored or supported me in some way or another - especially to my Uncle John who did the ride with me!
I received my plane tickets today so it's all happening - just one week to go! The next time you hear from me I may well be in Kenya...

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Photos

Ilfracombe
We set off at 8:15am

Barnstaple
First stop - Barnstaple

East Yard
After cycling for about 4 hours we stopped at East Yard

Meldon Viaduct
We were beginning to flag a bit but after stopping at Meldon for a late lunch we were soon back on track

Plymouth
Twelve hours after we had set off, we arrived in the city of Plymouth - tired, cold and hungry but triumphant all the same!

Speedometer
In case any of you have any doubt, here is the proof - 102.76 miles in total!

Comments

[Sam]

Well done
Hey chook i'm so proud of you, i cant believe how far you cycled, its amazing! congratualtions x x x x