Mike & Andrew's Bloodbikes Appeal Blog

Dust settled, motorbike delivered

bloodbikes — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:26:39 +0000

The pushbike ride behind us, we were delighted to reach the hoped for destination of handing over a new BMW 1200 motorbike to Bloodbikes on Thursday 1st July at all Hallows school. All Hallows raised a huge amount for bloodbikes through sponsored walks, cycle rides, household tasks etc. The children entered a competition to name the motorbike and the winning entry was “the flying crane” reflecting the school’s symbol.

Many many thanks to all who have donated to this cause, and to all of the riders who joined us on the cycle ride, but most of all to those who voluntarily staff Bloodbikes!

Finishing line

bloodbikes — Sat, 22 May 2010 17:41:58 +0000

We got there! A couple of photos from lands end. Brilliant finish. Met by friends ian and wendy Powell at the final tape. Job done but probably not blog done just yet.

St Michaels Mount

bloodbikes — Sat, 22 May 2010 15:11:37 +0000

12 more miles to go.

Crossing the Camel

bloodbikes — Sat, 22 May 2010 08:12:53 +0000

9.10 am on day 19 we take the ferry to padstow.

Rock around the clock

bloodbikes — Fri, 21 May 2010 17:18:49 +0000

Thanks to the kindness of Brian Maxwell, team bloodbikes is staying the night in Rock on the North coast of Cornwall. I’ve never visited here before but it is exquisite. I attach a photo of us in front of our digs and a photo of the estuary.

Tough day today: lots of hills in north Devon and Cornwall. Unbelievable weather again, steady sunshine, gentle breeze. We have been so lucky with the weather throughout, hardly any rain, wonderful temperatures, summer’s a-coming.

And we say goodbye to Richard Killen who has been a trooper, as was only to be expected from a man who has previously completed the long trip. Have a good weekend in Fowey, Richard.

The final frontier

bloodbikes — Fri, 21 May 2010 17:10:09 +0000

Bridge over the Camel: entering the last county in England was an uplifting occasion.

Generosity

bloodbikes — Fri, 21 May 2010 15:52:18 +0000

A big thankyou to shirley at trevathen tea rooms at Endillion who despite the fact that the tea room had shut gave us delicious tea free grati and for nothing because we are doing this thing for charity.

New man

bloodbikes — Fri, 21 May 2010 12:02:51 +0000

So farewell then Andy Crane. Immediately replaced by new rider, Simon Hatch.

Saunton sands

bloodbikes — Fri, 21 May 2010 07:00:40 +0000

Surf’s up at 8am. 20 odd individuals in the water on a sensational morning.

South molton livestock mart

bloodbikes — Fri, 21 May 2010 06:47:43 +0000

Exmoor is a major sheep and beef farming area. We passed the Market at south molton on Thursday. The exmoor farmer’s vehicle of choice?