We’ve stopped for a quick rest, Bens taking a quick half hour kip. Hes going strong, this part of the morning he always gets a bit tired. Russ Colins has been a legend, riding with Ben for Wick to John O’Groats and back down to where we are. Its good to have someone next to him, just to keep him chatting and going.
The support crew have found the sleeping pattern very strange. Sometimes the team members are refusing to go to bed, insisting they are not tired! Eventually they are persuaded but then are up 2 hours later, where as other times they are slurring their words and falling asleep. It seems to be completely unprecitable how they feel! still its fair to say Ben is the most tired of the group. Knocking on the 1000 mile door now, should reach it an hour or so after this rest stop.
Keep the support coming!
Your smashing it to pieces Ben. I did Le-jog in just under 4 days.your going there and back in 6!!! Unbelievable stuff. I was ruined after it. You’re a machine. Keep on trucking mate. Keep the blog updates coming too.
Hi Ben! It’s Jean and Dan (Liz Tilley’s sis)- Just been looking at your website – Dan thinks you’re a nutter!- I’m very impressed! Sounds like you’re doing really well. You’re a big inspiration. Keep it up! x
sorry for the triple copy of message earlier – billy kept pulling out internet connection when put on floor so i could type! didn’t think it’d sent!! glad you’re doing a better job with your challenge!
hope you’re all surviving ok, must be hitting a wall, but keep it up….nearly home…..
big hugs catherine & co xx
know you’re all tired (understatement…) but gis’ a blog update!
loving this!
Hi Ben – You are doing such a great job! I have been following your progess online as well as receiving daily updates from Tony. I am thinking of really bad, long winded jokes to tell you on Friday after you have SMASHED the world record
you seem to be making good progress,you must be well ahead of schedule,the weather is awfull down hear at the mo but should be clearing by the time you reach somerset,have a good day in the saddle,all down hill now !!
Ben,
Sounds like you are doing well, I will be in Cornwall this weekend, so I will try and keep track of where you are and see if I can join you for an hour or so.
Keep it up.
Keep working ben! We’re all rooting for you and tracking your progress here in Dulverton! We know you can do it!!!! Keep on peddling mate! love Matt and Anna.
Keep it going ben,not many more night rides left,i hope the support crew are doing okay,keep those legs turning we are all with you.
Absolutely outstanding! I’ve just completed the trip one way in 9 days and was feeling chuffed, this is awesome though. When are you coming through shropshire? I would like to join you or cheer you on.
Keep going, the greater the challenge the greater the reward.
I am sooo impressed! I can’t believe he is still going strong!
One, two, one, two – just keep on going!
Keep it going Ben, sounds like it’s going well. Also well done to the support crew, look out for him yeah?
keep going rockett well proud, hope your feet are holding up – always here if you need a podiatrist!! helen x
The whole family have been following you all!
It is turely amazing how well you are doing. Well done all of you and keep up the good work.
http://blogwallbugle.blogspot.com/ You’ve hit the big time Rockett!!
Keep on going, you’re an inspiration!
how big are the mouth ulcers????
Boys you are doing a great job supporting Ben! Keep smiling even though tired and no doubt smelly!
stonking effort ben (and team)! billy’s sat here shouting “ben” at the screen!
absolutely amazed how you’ve done so far, and what a great team – keep going, you’re all doing a fab job!! we’re hoping to be available when back this way to give some physio help…will keep an eye for eta!
really hope it soon feels like a homeward run back to the southwest.
thinking of you all…… and addictively following your red dot too!
big hugs c, j, b & b xx
Hi guys, watty from the Pulteney here. Come on Son, turn that beanie round for the aero dynamics and give it some hammer! Drinks on me at the Pulteney for you when you get back and the team of course. Watch out for the monster at Loch ness, it does exist!
You are smashing the hell outta it. More blog updates please, reading with great interest. This ins’t a man it’s a monster.
Push on Ben, excellent effort. See you at Lands End!
Respect from all at Lower Treave
stonking effort ben! billy’s sat here shouting “ben” at the screen!
really amazing how you’ve done so far, and what a great team – keep going!! we’re hoping to be available when back this way to give some physio help…will keep an eye for eta!
really hope it feels like a downhill run back to the southwest. thinking of you all……
big hugs c, j, b & b xx
stonking effort ben! billy’s sat hear shouting “ben” at the screen!!
keep up the good ride – truly amazing so far, and hoping to be available when back this way if need some physio help! and what a fab team! keep up the good work, and hope it feels like a downhill run to the Southwest! Big hugs C, J, B & B xx
Sounds like you’re putting in a fantastic effort rocket man, keep going!! Just remember all of what Nick taught us in sports performance and it should get you through. I still vividly remember him doing squats on the table lol.
Scoatsy Baby
You are amazing keep going & will see you in Taunton when you pass through again.
LOL Not surprising he’s tired!! It’s quite incredible how he’s doing, as you say … mind blowing!!. I imagine everyone reading/posting is astounded by how well he’s doing and willing you on to the finish!!
Sorry to hear you bunch of wimps, I mean support team, are tired!! LOL
Well done Russ, we could tell it was hard going from Inverness up to JOG. Ben mentioned on Sat morning that all attempts since the record was set in 2000, have given up at JOG. So he’s well ahead!!
Hopefully the rain isn’t too bad today and you’ve got some tailwind!!
Keep at it Ben, you’re on the way home to a nice warm bed!!
Is there a route timetable for the return journey please. I’m totally addicted!! Keep up the amazing work Ben.
Sounds like you’re making great progress and still going strong.
Keep up the good work- it’s all down hill from here and you are going back to the most amazing place in Britain!!
Hopefully today the weather will be better for you. Thinking about you, lots of love,
Bliss
Fantastic!
Just keep pedalling!