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.

Monday, 19 July 2010

England at last but it's still raining

What a day! Left Strathaven at about 8:30 and within 10 minutes it started to rain.

Getting out of the village proved difficult as the road signs were a bit vague and also road diversion to complicate matters. I decided to swallow my male pride and ask directions. The trouble was that I decided to ask the village idiot who totally confused me!

I eventually found my way out and headed for the B7078 which would take me alongside the A84(M).

The first 7 miles was very undulating and was passed by a lady out for her morning mountain bike ride. As she passed she shouted " cam on", I thought it's alright for you I've got another 80 miles to go!

The weather has been relentless with string headwinds and driving almost horizontal rain. This was to remain for the rest of the day.

Some of road south was very good with a good cycle path running on the old main road (national Route 74).

In summary the day was wet and windy and really tested my mental strength to keep going as I was struggling to make 6 mph. Apart from a couple of stops I was in my saddle for 11 hours.

Best thing seen today: A deer and it's fawn which was nice.

Road kill:

1x rabbit
1x cat
1x blackbird
1x hedgehog.

Total milage; 85 miles

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  1. knobby20 July 2010 at 17:05

    Keep up the good work you are doing damn well

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  2. Mike Aubert21 July 2010 at 09:40

    Keep it up Nick.. I'm enjoying reading your daily updates on here and facebook.. You do realise though, that a real soldier would be sleeping rough and eating the road kill dont you..? ;)
    Great job mate.

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