Day 17 - 9th Oct - Lands End

THE END!!!
Lou and I arrived at the final destination at 11:30am, with Mum waiting for us. We successfully managed a proper full English breakfast (no being sensible today!) and even made the 39km to Lands End before the threatened rain arrived. (For the record, I didn't see Lou pushing up any hills, though I always seemed to have a little bit of time at the top!). And this End did have the famous sign post waiting for us. Unfortunately no cyclists starting today to wish good luck...
The total distance, 992 miles, 1,596 km over 17 days and managed to finish on time.
Its time for the cliches...there were highs, there were lows - some tough cycling days and some fabulous ones too. There was the inevitable point of not knowing whether I would make it (thank you Dumfries GP!). I really enjoyed the planning, the anticipation, the seeing new places and meeting new people, most of the journey (!) and the challenge itself. It was great having the family at either end and in the middle and that Duncan and Louis could join me for parts. Just not sure about the beard!
Thank you so much for those that sponsored me (www.justgiving.com/chrismichaelbrooks), the total stands at £2,800 which I am really pleased about. Street Child Africa will be very appreciative.
Lastly, but most importantly, a huge thank you to Claudia for supporting this 3 week trip away, as well as the planning and training time leading up to it.
It was great, but I'm looking forward to going home!