2016: Lands End – John o’Groats – Mixed Tandem trike
… but according to Longstaffs on Twitter, Mark and Jane successfully set up a Lands End to Bristol mixed tandem trike record. Presumably Western Counties RRA. Thanks for the information Jez.
Sadly Mark and Jane have decided to call a halt to their RRA record attempt due to Mark suffering much pain in his knee. We send them our commiserations. They stopped a little south of Preston. May I express thanks to all the officials, observers, spectators and well wishers that have…
reports that Mark and Jane have just gone through Holmes Chapel at 06:22 (337.1 miles). 4 hours 42 mins down.
Team through both in good spirits at Taybarns A34 1/2mioe s of A500 junction at 0456hrs. Was checking with Roger Hughes No rain and no wind. Looks like 4 hours down.
was reached at 02:52 on day 2. Well down on schedule. They seem comfortable but we must hope the dawn inspires them to get the deficit down.
Day 2: 02:40: Thanks to Mark Southall who has just reported seeing the gallant tandem trike at about 300 miles. I reckon 3 hours 20 minutes down on schedule.
The latest news is that they stopped just south of Stourbridge for a sleep and sustenance. They have resumed the route at 00:58 and will carry on to Gailey (20 miles further) where Jim Hopper will join the helping team and Simon and Audrey will depart.
Martin has risen from a restorative sleep and Ferg has gone home. Thanks Ferg for covering for me, he will be back later.
Neville Billington checked Mark and Jane through Barbourne, Worcester, at 2245, exactly 1:30 down on schedule – so pulling back time. Neville says it is a beautiful evening and the pair were pedaling smoothly Ferg Muir (On night duty) PS We intend to man the phone (01603 897738) throughout the…