John O Groats to Lands End

The Charities we are supporting...

The Charities we are supporting...
http://www.bestchances.org.uk/
We have decided to cycle the length of the country from John O Groats to Lands End in aid of two charities that are very close to our hearts. Both charities have a similar goal to improve the lives of disadvantaged young people albeit it in very different areas of the world. The Zambia IDEALS project is dedicated to empowering young people who are living in poverty using sport as a basis and educating communities about the issues surrounding HIV/AIDS. This work is carried out in one of the most socially and economically deprived areas of the world namely Lusaka, Zambia. Best Chances is a UK based charity which works in some of the most deprived areas of the country and aims to offer young people the best chances in life by breaking down financial barriers which prevent them from fulfilling their dreams. Both of these charities are currently carrying out tremendous work and have been involved in transforming the lives of many, young, deprived individuals. This work is obviously very dependent on funding and it is for this reason that we both felt we should do our bit by trying to raise some funds to allow this fantastic work to continue.

Saturday 26 June 2010

Update from yesterday

We are currently sat on a ferry to the island of Arran so thought we would update you on yesterdays antics!

Highlights of the day:
1. The Great Glen way cycle track-amazing scenery but very up and down!
2. Meeting a wee Scottish man with some wise words of encouragement.
3. Donation from two motorcyclists.
4. Ben breaking the record for most free lucozades from Lidl- 12 pack!
5. Having dinner over a beautiful loch watching the sun set.
6. Arriving in Oban and being met by our amazing hostess Morven!
7. Binny perfecting his animal sounds to communicate with all forms of wildlife!
8. Seeing the amazing Ben Nevis!!
9. Lovely Scottish people lending us a pump when we got a puncture and our pump decided not to work (all sorted now though, one flick of a nozzle and the pump is working again).
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