27 miles down – only 143 to go!

June 7, 2013

Today marks the start of the YDMT Way of the Roses cycle challenge, and the team have just arrived at the YDMT office in Clapham having completed the first 27 miles of the 170 mile route!  Well done guys!

The Way of the Roses team reach Clapham – home of YDMT

To top up the energy levels, we had homemade cake (courtesy of Jo!) and refreshments waiting for the team.

A well-earned rest

The cyclists set off from the start line in Morecambe at 9.30am this morning, and have now crossed the border from Lancashire back into Yorkshire.  Only 143 miles to go to the finish line in Bridlington!

The start line – Morecambe

…As team member Isobel Hall said: “Now the hard work really starts!”

Fortunately David Shaw is slightly more optimistic, and the promise of a pint when they reach the pub in Burnsall this evening is keeping David Sharrod going!

Passing through the leafy Crook-of-Lune scenery

We’ll try to keep this blog up to date with progress as the challenge progresses, but you may also like to keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter pages which we may be able to update more easily en route over the next couple of days.

Thanks to everyone who has already sponsored the team.  If you haven’t already, why not sure your support and donate online at: https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/ydmtroses