Tag: Scotland

John O’Groats to Tongue 10 years on

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This time, 10 years ago, I would have been cycling between John O’Groats to Tongue. A distance of 64.22 miles, with an elevation gain of 1,237 metres. It was the first, time I had ever been to that part of Scotland and till this day, can’t believe how totally amazing the views were!

Check out the route, over at www.strava.com/activities/445506836 and please do give me a kudos. Only had two so far! That’s due to Strava, not being a thing back then!

Mike and myself at the unofficial sign post, John O'Groats
Mike and myself getting our photo taken at the start of the End to End cycle
Myself with Dounreay nuclear power station in the background
Somewhere on the first day of the End to End cycle

Countryfile : 06-Dec-2015

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Countryfile-06-12-2015-YouView-appCountryfile, which is BBC One this coming Sunday (6th December 2015) should be a great watch. They explore the NC500 – a new 500-mile scenic loop that takes in some of Scotland’s remotest and most beautiful places.

If you’ve already done the End to End cycle. This could be your next cycle tour!

Danny MacAskill – Way Back Home – NEW street trials riding short film

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Way Back Home is the incredible new riding clip from Danny MacAskill, it follows him on a journey from Edinburgh back to his hometown Dunvegan, in the Isle of Skye.

Sorry this is nothing to do with the End2End cycle, but it’s so great just had to post it here!

Not long now…

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We’re in Killearn now, which is about half way to the starting point in John O’Groats.  We will be leaving Killearn at around 11am, to do the rest of the long drive to John O’Groats. Then hope that we both great a good sleep ready for the first day of cycling on the Sunday.

Midge Forecast

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You’re heard of a weather forecast, now you also get a Midge Forecast. Which we think will just as useful, as a weather forecast, when doing the Scotland section of the cycle.

Website: www.midgeforecast.co.uk.