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.

Sunday, 18 July 2010

England Within Reach

Nearly there! Should make Carlisle tomorrow.
Left Crianlarich this morning after a good nights sleep and a hearty cooked breakfast and porridge (Scottish style with salt).

Left at 9:30 again in the rain and a steady climb out of Glen Falloch towards Loch Lomond which was pretty good going although the wind and rain made things uncomfortable.

Again the scenery was spectacular.

Met a fellow local cyclist who rode with me for a while which was nice and gave a few tips on the route to take through Glasgow.

The sun came out about 11:30 which has been long overdue and I headed over the Erskine bridge and skirted round Glasgow via Paisley and East Kilbride.

Stopping off for something to eat I saw a McDonalds so I cycled through the drive-through only to be told "sorry we can serve you on your bike due to insurance and health and safety" unbelievable! I decided to pop into M&S and get some decent food.

The road through Paisley and east Kilbride was pretty bad, potholes and loads of traffic lights. It's also pretty undulating which does not make things easy with the knee which is giving me terrible pain.

I have bandage it up but it has become so painful I'm putting about 20% on my left knee with my right leg doing most Of the work. I can't even stand up out of the saddle as my knee just gives way.

Anyway made good progress with another 80 miles done.

Hotel is a god send with a nice bath and an ice pack should help .

Saw a great sign today which said " don't be a tosser!" throw your rubbish in a bin.

The state of the roads give away how rich or poor a local authority is. This has been evident with the state of the roads in Paisley compared to say more tourist areas.

Let's see what tomorrow holds.

Road kill seen:

1 x rabbit
2 x blackbirds

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  1. Heather Spratley19 July 2010 at 15:00

    Fantastic achievement considering how bad your knee seems to be. If you have thee strength, give yourself a huge pat on the back!

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