John O'Groats to Land's End - 1989       

August 1st - Thurso to John O'Groats
(23 miles)

We left the station at about 3pm and, although
we had a tailwind, decided against the detour
to take in Dunnet Head.We didn't think we had
the time for the extra ten miles, so instead we
thoroughly explored all the cafes and shops at
John O'Groats. Chatted to Nick and Miles, 
who had just ridden up from Land's End in 
nine days! (Nick couldn't work out why he felt
so knackered.) It got cold so, for the last three
miles to the youth hostel, it was tracksuit and
gloves.                                NEXT