Hi everyone....yeah - I'm at it again.
Last year a couple of friends and myself cycled a route called the Coast & Castles. It's a 200 mile cycle route from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Edinburgh. We did the ride in 3 days and thoroughly enjoyed it.
This year however, they can't make it and I've decided to re-do the ride for charity. The ride will start in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne on the 23rd July and finish in Edinburgh on the 24th July
As it's for charity, it deserves some extra effort though and so I'll be doing the ride in 2 days and looking for £200 in sponsorship. For those who's favourite subject was English that's 100 miles each day and I'm hoping to make £1 a mile :-) I'd appreciate you donating whatever you can. It's for a great local cause - St Helena's Hospice in Colchester who not only look after the terminally ill, but provide support for the families.
You can find out about St Helena's Hospice here
http://www.sthelenahospice.org.uk/
You can donate at this link https://www.justgiving.com/BillyRiley-CoastandCastles
Thanks everyone - your donations will be greatly appreciated by the Hospice and I'm sure they'll help a lot of people in some way...thank you.
Day 1 - July 23rd
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Berwick-Upon-Tweed
Trip
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Elevation
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Day 2 - July 24th
Berwick-Upon-Tweed to Edinburgh
Trip
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Elevation
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Thank you oh so very much bbmike for your very generous donation. O0 O0 O0
The Hospice is a superb facility and only gets something like a third of it's required funding from Government...the rest is purely made up of donations from people like yourself.
Not only do they take care of the terminally ill in their facility, but they also provide care at the patients home should they not have the space at the facility or should the patient want to stay in their home. On top of that - they provide after care support for the family - both before and after their bereavement.
On behalf of the Hospice, I thank you very much!!
Them's some hills from Berwick to Edinburgh, amigo! I've done that drive in the car and I can't imagine trying to do it on a bike.
Good luck on the ride and the fund raising Judge! O0
Thanks W8taminute
Bayonet - it looks more daunting on paper. I remember looking at it last year and one of the guys I was with was going to bail (hills are NOT his forte) - but he stuck with it and he was glad he did because on paper it looked tough, but actually it's over quite a distance so it wasn't nearly as steep as one might think.
I've done another couple of rides around the UK and I have to say I've come up against much tougher hills. Short and steep buggers.
As I'm 20 stone (280lbs) and 5'10" (172cm) the steeper the climb, the bigger the bugger it is for me. I can do a long climb all day - but if it's steep, I'm fooked.
I'm really looking forward to this one. I've never cycled 100 miles in a day, never mind 200 in two. :)
As a warm up, I've got a 60 mile ride in the middle of May (Tour de Tendring) and a 100 mile ride at the end of May (Norwich 100). That should set me nicely into this one come mid July.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on April 06, 2015, 12:27:49 AM
Thank you oh so very much bbmike for your very generous donation. O0 O0 O0
The Hospice is a superb facility and only gets something like a third of it's required funding from Government...the rest is purely made up of donations from people like yourself.
Not only do they take care of the terminally ill in their facility, but they also provide care at the patients home should they not have the space at the facility or should the patient want to stay in their home. On top of that - they provide after care support for the family - both before and after their bereavement.
On behalf of the Hospice, I thank you very much!!
Glad to help a fellow Grog with such a great cause. O0
^ You're agent. Thanks :smitten:
Doug (I'm presuming panzerde? given the chat on the 40th anniversary discussion?)
Thank you very, very much for your very generous donation. You're a legend! O0 O0 O0
So you and bbmike have bought 40 miles between you of the 200.
Someone called Richie donated - is that someone on these forums? It might be someone from work - but either way, I have no idea who they are...so if you are here - own up! :)
Thank you very much Bob for your generosity...good man. O0
I could do with a wee cheering off
We want pics (again)! :)
Thanks very much Martock for your superb donation.
You've just bought yourself some pictures ;D O0 O0
8)
They won't be "those kind " of pictures though Martock. Purely of the journey and the countryside.
I charge extra for the "other kind" :P
No worries. I'll just get those from Star anyway. ;D
Quote from: JudgeDredd on April 07, 2015, 12:27:58 AM
Doug (I'm presuming panzerde? given the chat on the 40th anniversary discussion?)
Thank you very, very much for your very generous donation. You're a legend! O0 O0 O0
So you and bbmike have bought 40 miles between you of the 200.
Happy to help JD! My dad was in hospice so I really understand what a great thing it is they do.
Have a great ride!
I'm glad to hear your dad was looked after. My dad died very suddenly and unexpectedly - nothing seemingly wrong with him at all and very strong...so we were shocked.
Helping other people deal with bereavement is a worthwhile charity. And helping people through their final weeks/days is just priceless.
Thanks again
By the way - someone donated $25.00. I presume it's from here but you left it as anonymous so whomever you are - thank you very much indeed. O0 :smitten:
You're welcome. Glad to help out :)
O0
Well I've exceeded my £200 target for St Helena's Hospice and there's still a ways to go though I know from experience that the majority of money comes in early on...but I'm pleased enough about meeting the target.
So a massive thank you to people on here who do not know me from Adam apart from how I portray myself here and yet you have donated a huge £95...
Thank you very much indeed. There's only one thing better than being out on the open road cycling and challenging yourself - and that's having people back you and the charity you've chosen.
So a massive thank you O0 O0 :smitten: O0 O0
Thanks for making the ride, JD.
Thanks mirth but I've got to "make" it yet - especially now the money is in.
Getting the money in is often a stressful challenge. Once it starts coming in, you're hoping nothing goes wrong and you can get to the start (and ultimately the finish) ;D
Quote from: JudgeDredd on April 27, 2015, 03:42:21 PM
Well I've exceeded my £200 target for St Helena's Hospice and there's still a ways to go though I know from experience that the majority of money comes in early on...but I'm pleased enough about meeting the target.
So a massive thank you to people on here who do not know me from Adam apart from how I portray myself here and yet you have donated a huge £95...
Thank you very much indeed. There's only one thing better than being out on the open road cycling and challenging yourself - and that's having people back you and the charity you've chosen.
So a massive thank you O0 O0 :smitten: O0 O0
w00t! Have a great ride JD!
Great news JD! Good luck out there and go for it!
Thank you all O0
Awesome, man! Cheers to a good ride. :)
Thank you again all here - the total stands at £284.18
https://www.justgiving.com/BillyRiley-CoastandCastles/
Thank you loads! O0 O0
Don't forget to let me know what time you start from the Quayside so I can be there to cheer you off.
Will do bob - thanks.
And thanks to Mr Staggerwing, I'm over £300
Thank you very much Staggerwing. Hugely appreciated. O0 O0
It's nothing really. You're the one doing the hard work! :)
If I don't remember to say so later JD, good luck and enjoy the journey! :)
A quick update for all you generous folk here.
First day is done. I am absolutely shattered. I love cycling, but I don't have the build for it.
My mind wants to do these things and is very keen. Unfortunately, the body lags a bit
Anyway. 8.5 hours total cycle time but total time was closer to 12 hours (stops, getting lost etc etc)
I left the Premier Inn in Newcastle at 7:40 and got to the B&B at about 7.
Anyway. I can guarantee you that you all got your money's worth in my pain and discomfort
Thanks again
Bawb, get that man a pint and some haggis, stat!
I'm good now thanks. Beer and food fixed me 😃
I do recall telling Bob to watch out because the birds were crapping everywhere. He couldn't believe it when he saw it. And then I said " the seagulls are at it too :2funny:
^LOL Oh, how we did chuckle........
Anyway - well done JD, enjoy a pint and a good nights sleep. O0
Quote from: bob48 on July 23, 2015, 04:14:38 PM
Anyway - well done JD, enjoy a pint and a good nights sleep. O0
+1
Quote from: mirth on July 23, 2015, 04:36:41 PM
Quote from: bob48 on July 23, 2015, 04:14:38 PM
Anyway - well done JD, enjoy a pint and a good nights sleep. O0
+1
+2
Hope all goes well with the ride today!
You know what someone needs to set up? A 200 mile tank ride for charity. I would do that.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on July 23, 2015, 03:04:18 PMI left the Premier Inn in Newcastle at 7:40 and got to the B&B at about 7.
There's a "premier" something in Newcastle?! Because there sure as hell ain't a premier-league quality footie squad...
Quote from: panzerde on July 24, 2015, 02:35:02 PM
You know what someone needs to set up? A 200 mile tank ride for charity. I would do that.
You know that's like 2 tanks of gas in an M1. At 500gal per.
Thanks all. Ride is done and I am absolutely knackered.
Thank you all - one sore Jock here. O0
awesome!
JD, once again, Great Job!
Quote from: JudgeDredd on July 25, 2015, 06:29:26 AM
Thanks all. Ride is done and I am absolutely knackered.
Thank you all - one sore Jock here. O0
well done sir - now a weekend of laying down and drinking beer i hope
Well done Sir! And it was great to be able to meet up for a natter O0
Some photos of the trip. I didn't take many because the ride was taking so long...but where I stopped I tried to grab a snap or two.
Dinner before leaving (and meeting Bob and Den)
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Ready....
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A cruise liner docked
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Go - this is actually the End (or start) of the Sea2Sea ride which we had done 3 years ago...a 150 mile ride over 3 days from Whitehaven to Newcastle
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The first castle at Tynemouth
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I look knackered there and I was only 12 miles in!
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Seaton Sluice
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Bamburgh Castle
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No thanks
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It looks stunning - and it was - but it felt quite cold. Temperature said 16, but with the wind (which was quite substantial), it felt more like 10!
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Some locals
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A local death - suicide apparently
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Berwick walls - just across the river now...
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Berwick Town Hall
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First nights accommodation
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Some refreshments after the first day
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Home...well....nearly!
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Wildlife
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This was stunning. I went down a very, very steep hill and crossed a beautiful ford. Unfortunately, there was a very, very steep hill the other side and so a stop midway to take a picture was very welcome
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30 miles to go I think - and some lunch
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Deep fried breaded Brie
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Home made burger and chips
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Surprisingly upbeat - even though I was dead on my feet
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Arthur's Seat in the distance
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An old railway tunnel converted to a public walkway/cycleway - this was right next to Arthur's Seat
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Unfortunately that does not mean 1 mile...it's Route 1 Cycleway of the National Cycle Network
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Finished
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On my way home....
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Thanks, JD for all the pics! Looks like you had some fine weather, scenery, and fun.
That is super cool JD!
Awesome pics. Thanks, JD!
Thank you.
That Scotland top is absolutely done in. I've cut the collar off. It's going threadbare at the back where the wee Scottish flag is and is basically just on it's last legs.
However, it's been worn for almost every day since I started cycling 6 years ago.
But there's another reason I don't want to let it go...I bought it on March 8th 2008 - my birthday when I went to my first ever rugby game...watching Scotland play England at Murrayfield which we won 15-9...and that was the last time we beat England.
So there's some sentimental value there. I've got other very smart rugby tops...an Aussie one, another 2 Scotland ones and a South African one...but that one has sentimental value.
holy crap JD did you go on your own? no cycling buddies? thats hard core
some of your facial expressions are great, i love the one at the signpost marker - jeeeeesus!!!
and its a common mistake, but thats Bobs ship not a cruise liner - hes taking it for a spin to the US next year
ROFL
Quote from: undercovergeek on August 02, 2015, 01:53:36 PM
holy crap JD did you go on your own? no cycling buddies? thats hard core
some of your facial expressions are great, i love the one at the signpost marker - jeeeeesus!!!
and its a common mistake, but thats Bobs ship not a cruise liner - hes taking it for a spin to the US next year
Yep on my own UCG. I can tell you - I had no idea how mentally draining it was going to be. I totally underestimated the lack of company and how hard that would be.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on August 02, 2015, 02:19:51 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on August 02, 2015, 01:53:36 PM
holy crap JD did you go on your own? no cycling buddies? thats hard core
some of your facial expressions are great, i love the one at the signpost marker - jeeeeesus!!!
and its a common mistake, but thats Bobs ship not a cruise liner - hes taking it for a spin to the US next year
Yep on my own UCG. I can tell you - I had no idea how mentally draining it was going to be. I totally underestimated the lack of company and how hard that would be.
yeah, thats what surprised me - ten times harder on your own i would imagine
*%&%&$*ing well done you some more!!
Thank you O0
Great pics, JD! You came, you saw, you conquered. 8) 8)
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