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, 25 July 2010

The final Push - Lands End Sun 25 jul


St Agnes (Chiverton Services) - Lands End 32 Miles

Jane and my Dad dropped me off at 0900 and it was straight onto the A30 for the final push to Lands End.

I made great time to St Ives covering the 16 miles in under an hour which taking into account the hills was pretty good going.

I was traveling a bit lighter as i ground dumped my front bag (about 10kgs) which made a tremendous difference in the ride and handling.

Headed onto Penzance and then onto Lands End which had some cheeky hills, one of which i had to get off and push my bike as it was quicker than cycling.

Arrived at Lands End at 1120, got my my form stamped and signed the End to End book. I am now officially an "End to Ender".

My parents, sister and Jane turned up about half an hour later and I had the obligatory picture taken at the Lands End sign.

JOB DONE! NOW FOR THE NEXT CHALLENGE! ANY IDEAS?


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  1. Unknown26 July 2010 at 08:59

    Well done Nick - how about the Race Across America - but not on a Brompton!

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  2. SRaynes3 August 2010 at 19:42

    Well done. Great achievement on a normal bike with support - yet alone on a brompton carrying all your gear! Next - well what about something like this: http://www.globecycle.org/

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  3. Mike Aubert9 August 2010 at 07:45

    Very well done Nick, a great achievement and thanks for all the laughs reading the blog! :)

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