Why JOGLE

Why JOGLE? And Why on a Brompton Foldup Bicycle? John O Groats to Lands End (JOGLE) is something that every cyclist wants’ to do and I am no different. Its a challenge and it's there so why not!

The main reason for completing the challenge is to raise money for The British Limbless Ex Serviceman's Association (BLESMA) and The British Legion (Jersey).

Blesma is a charity that directly supports all our service men and women who lose limbs, the use of limbs or eyes or the sight of an eye whilst in the service of our country. Blesma are with them whenever they are needed for the rest of their lives.

The British Legion (Jersey) again continues to support Ex Service Personnel both young and old and plays an important role in the welfare of Channel Islanders that have served their country.

Like so many servicemen and women that have served on recent Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan I have seen first hand the injuries sustained to service personnel and the long term injuries that they have to live with for the rest of their lives, long after the conflict has finished

I ask you to donate to Blesma on www.bmycharity.com/brompton or if you want to donate offline to Blesma or The British Legion you can find Sponsorship forms at the following places:

Murphy’s Mens Clothing (West Centre, St Helier)

Big Maggy's Coffee Shop, (26 Burrard Street, St Helier)

Reception at Lloyds TSB (New Street Branch, St Helier)

C5 Alliance (Anley/Sand Street, St Helier)

A big thanks goes to those that have already donated and also to C5 Alliance that are the main sponsors.

Thursday, 15 July 2010

A bit of wind and rain doesn't hurt anyone!

However it can make you life quite uncomfortable.

Arrived at JOG this morning at about 0900 to find the chap who has the post that says JOG not there!

Great had photo taken a
D couldn't see much else due to the low cloud (RAF day of) and fine drizzle.

A bonus was the wind which was behind but not for long. I noticed that my little pump was pretty useless as the tyres need about 95psi to perform. I ended cycling the 17 tyres on flat tyres which was hard going.&

Next stop Wick where I attempted to pump my tyres up at the Tesco garage. What a surprise when I had to pay 20 pence for the privilege to only find out it was only capable of pumping out about 60 psi errghh!

I managed to find a tyre garage and they pumped them up and what difference, flying! Lesson learnt take decent pump.

Saw a few cyclist's going the other way with the wind behind them and strangely hav'nt seen anyone else on a brompton. After 80 miles I know why.

Arrived in Dornoch and headed straight for the B&B my mother kindly sorted out for me, thx mum x.

A lovely soak in a bath, sudacream, ibulieve and tiger balm and of for some scoff. Burger and chips and i think it's hit the sack. Shattered.

Best thing seen today: a bird of prey big enough to take a small child.

Still no deep fried mars bars.

Road kill:
2 x blackbirds
2 x Segulls
1 x vole
4 x hedgehogs Ahhhh
3 x rabbits

Quite low, it shows how considerate the Scottish are when it comes to animal welfare

Scotland is beautiful but I can see why most of Scotland live elsewhere.

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  1. Anonymous15 July 2010 at 19:25

    Good to hear from you Nick, day one over, well done!
    love ya x x x
    keep us posted on the road kill x
    sarah x

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