James heads to John O'Groats
30/09/2011
This Saturday sees James and team mate Jerone Walters embark from Land’s End on the 842 mile journey to John O’Groats, in an attempt to set a new world record by cycling the entire distance – on a tandem! The current record, which is over 45 years old, is almost 50 hours. James hopes to raise sponsorship for Headway, the brain injury association, a cause that is close to his heart after an accident whilst cycling in America left him with a severe head injury.
You can track James’ progress to see how he’s getting on.
If you would like to make donation in sponsorship of this event, please do so via the official sponsorship page.
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Was out cheering you guys on in a couple of places in southern Scotland, what a fantastic attempt ( a record doesn't remain for that long without a reason!) well done guys, you could see the effort going in from the looks on your faces...... it was swapping to the black bike that nobbled you.... white ones are always quicker :-)Graeme Lister
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A valiant attempt, but just goes to show how good the ride was of Pete Swinden and John Withers, all those years ago. And the route was about 20 miles longer (and hillier) as the Black Isle bridges weren't there then!Tony
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You may not have completed this one James but again you have inspired so many people this weekend!
Inspired by all of your challenges I am now taking on my own as I try and support my sister in her battle against lupus!
Thank you James!
Be All You Can Be.
http:// www.lupusrunner.co.u kJohn Hibbs -
James,don't get disheartened about having to abandon the attempt, it was a valiant effort throughout! When I saw the clock ticking by I thought are they going to complete this in time! I know that you will be back to conquer it soon! Now go and spend the rest of the week in bed, you deserve it James! Take care lot of love from EmmaxxEmma Barmby
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Lots of luck to both of you on your latest venture. Have a safe and successful journey.christine armstrong
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We saw the lads come past us in Lancashire at 11.00pm and gave them a cheer well done. and thanks to all the support cars and vans for the flashes and wavesBarrie Holding
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Good luck with this challenge my husband Dave and i did this a couple of weeks ago in 10 days but not on a tandem and thought this was good for a couple in their 50's wuldn't dream of trying it in under 50 hours well doneKaren Bircher
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I cycled past you today inbetween Tewkesbury and Worcester (I was going the opposite way)- good luck with the rest of the trip and your fund raising - and let's hope you get the record - I'm planning to do the same trip next May - sollo and over between 7 and 9 days. Is there info anywhere on the route you have/are taking?
Best of luck
regards
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Fantastic, Watched as they rode through Exeter @ 8.45 saturday morning, good on them both and the best of luck.Allan
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Look out for one half of the current record holders (peter swindon) near Penkridge. A5/A449 intersection or in Penkridge village centre.Matt Wiggin
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Hi James, Just to say I hope your world record attempt on a tandem this weekend goes without any hiccups! All the best Crackers, I will be thinking of you! Will be definitely sponsoring you on this for sure! Just be careful! Go for it Crackers! Lots of love From Emmaxxx P.S I admire you for taking up this challenge , you are a Star!Emma Barmby
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go for it james,best of luck mate.allan matthews
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