TKDMitch Posted June 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 Updates will be a little slower now as people get into areas with bad reception. We know the following people are either at or through Inverness; Rich Sutton, Nige Rea, Andy Crackett, Dave Lush, Simon Gunning, Ian Richardson, Luke Brackenbury, James Anderton, Paul Berry, Simon Hindley, Peter Skinner. We think the front runners (first 3 in that group) will be about 1/3 of the way from Inverness to John O'Groats. These guys will be really tired now, so if you possibly can, chuck them a few quid eh? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDMitch Posted June 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 Our first rider has reached JOG, congratulations to Rich Sutton for an awesome effort Longest day up challenge 2022 (cancerresearchuk.org) 8 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDMitch Posted June 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 I reckon Andy and Nige, closely followed by Luke, won't be very far behind 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil Posted June 21, 2022 Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 1 hour ago, TKDMitch said: More from our high tech comms system... This is gonna be one of those things that escalates isn't it, next year P1 will attach water balloons filled with photocopier toner, P2 will have feathers, P3 glitter, P4 copydex & P5 is gonna get the mother & father of all bombings! 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDMitch Posted June 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 10 minutes ago, Basil said: This is gonna be one of those things that escalates isn't it, next year P1 will attach water balloons filled with photocopier toner, P2 will have feathers, P3 glitter, P4 copydex & P5 is gonna get the mother & father of all bombings! I'm gonna be sooo disappointed if that doesn't happen 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDMitch Posted June 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2022 Steve, Paul. Scott and Marcus have all landed at Pitstop 5. Must be half our riders through now. No word of any more arrivals at JOG, but I think they must be there by now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDMitch Posted June 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Nige, Andy, Dave and Ian are all at JOG, possibly a few more 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDMitch Posted June 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Fuck everybody in the whole wide world, it makes me happy to see a big beautiful bug eyed TDM in bright red, exactly like I had 20-30 years ago, finishing ahead of sportsbikes, tourers, and everything in between 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDMitch Posted June 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Now this is great; Luke was denied by mechanical failure last year, but was straight back this year on another bike he did a lot of work on. Here it is at JOG. I can't imagine how good that must feel; congratulations dude 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDMitch Posted June 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 More riders in at P5, Denver, Gavin and Sean 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Fantastic group of well pruned fannies I'm out of likes but thanks again Mitchy-poo for keeping us up to date, whilst manning the bat phones, eating kimchi toasties, picking your hoop & farting on the hour wearing a kaftan 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDMitch Posted June 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Basil said: Fantastic group of well pruned fannies I'm out of likes but thanks again Mitchy-poo for keeping us up to date, whilst manning the bat phones, eating kimchi toasties, picking your hoop & farting on the hour wearing a kaftan For you my friend, anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDMitch Posted June 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Anthony, Ben, Scott and Judson all safe at P5 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDMitch Posted June 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 I need to call it a night there folks, but we've heard from all our riders recently. Some still have a good few hours ahead of them, many are on the last leg, some are settled in JOG. I'd like to just ask everyone to think about the reality of riding a knackered bike for around 24 hours. The amount of concentration, the amount of physical pain. These guys have done something incredible, and that's just today, not the months of prep, time off work, etc etc. Please. They deserve your support, every single one of them. Please. Rummage in your pockets, purse, and down the couch; whatever you find, donate that. If you can afford more, please add it, if you can't afford anything tell all your friends and the random people you meet tomorrow about the LDC. £50k+ raised so far. What a difference a day makes 7 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnymack63 Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 11 hours ago, fastfreddybikes said: He so punching She’s a very lucky lady. 1 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXUPDEL Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Congratulations to all LDU heroes. Riders Helpers sponsors. You have all done an amazing thing. Enjoy your breakfast at John o Groats. Have a safe journey back home wherever that may be. And whatever you do avoid the A9 from Inverness Its fucking purgatory with the average speed cameras 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blow_away Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 5 hours ago, TKDMitch said: More from our high tech comms system... For the moisture? Or other nefarious purposes? 😃 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackdaybob Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackdaybob Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Wid! Each and every one of you. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssray Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 7 hours ago, TKDMitch said: Our first rider has reached JOG, congratulations to Rich Sutton for an awesome effort Longest day up challenge 2022 (cancerresearchuk.org) Name engraved on the winner's trophy? It's not a race.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRM Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 8 hours ago, Basil said: This is gonna be one of those things that escalates isn't it, next year P1 will attach water balloons filled with photocopier toner, P2 will have feathers, P3 glitter, P4 copydex & P5 is gonna get the mother & father of all bombings! I think we started something here. My only real regret was not taking "those playing cards" and finding strategic homes for them on the bikes but i must thank @Alex_H for sourcing said sharpie and encouraging said vandalism - he made me do it lol 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidkinky Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 14 hours ago, IforB said: I see I’m going to have to up my game on the sticker front for next year 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaycee Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 14 hours ago, IforB said: Some fine work by the P4 team and Ben has a working back brake again. + some instructions! I'm so glad I didn't empty my van of work stuff after all. The drill came in handy. I would just like to stress that, after the catastrophe with @IforB's Fazer last year, I didn't lay hands on a bike all day😁. Ali did the handiwork. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blow_away Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Anyone surfaced yet? I'd love to hear some tales from the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaycee Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Sidkinky said: I see I’m going to have to up my game on the sticker front for next year 😁 Your stikkerz were supoib Sidley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackdaybob Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 5 minutes ago, jaycee said: Your stikkerz were supoib Sidley Indeed they were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidkinky Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 50 minutes ago, blow_away said: Anyone surfaced yet? I'd love to hear some tales from the ride. I see on FB that Luke B is starting his train journey back home. How he can even think about it is beyond me - I’d be full-on comatose still. As da yoot say - props to them all innit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkati Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 20 minutes ago, Sidkinky said: I see on FB that Luke B is starting his train journey back home. How he can even think about it is beyond me - I’d be full-on comatose still. As da yoot say - props to them all innit. you get thrown out of accomodation around 10am regardless of when you arrive* ...which for me has led to a couple of occasions riding around like a complete brain dead zombie looking for anywhere ielse i can just sling a tent up and sleeeeeep.** * all the more reason to ride like a gent so you can get there in plenty of time to drink a talisker or five, talk shite with johnny & the others and still get a good night's kip. ** hence my discovering and using an old church three years running. Comfy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IforB Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Sidkinky said: I see on FB that Luke B is starting his train journey back home. How he can even think about it is beyond me - I’d be full-on comatose still. As da yoot say - props to them all innit. I got up at 0900 last year. Did the photocall and ate some brekkie, then rode 7 hrs through the twisties back to a mate's place in Stirling. Adrenaline does funny things to you, as I felt great! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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