Leigh Ricketts from Telford cycles from Lands End to John O Groats

Taking the approved route, Leigh Ricketts cycling on his own and raising money for Cancer Research booked into Orchard Barn B&B at Dunsford on night two of the daunting and challenging ride from England’s Toe to Tip…………following advise from the planning web to stay at Dunsford after crossing Dartmoor on Day 2 of the 14 Day ride Leigh wrote to me several months ago at the early stages of his route planning and booked in.

It was a tough second day and the wind whilst behind him was none the less unsettling as it blew him about as he cycled round and dodged the sheep, cattle and ponies on the moorland roads across the wilds of Dartmoor. he arrived knackered at 4pm after some 55 odd miles that day and was welcomed with a hot shower followed by tea and later on chocolate cake with Ian and other guests sat at the kitchen island.

After catching up with e-mails and home calls, update on Olympic progress on the TV and a lengthy chat, a sound nights sleep and a 9am hearty breakfast with another fun couple staying, Leigh set off at 1000 am the next day for day 3 and heading for Street in Somerset.

We all wish him well and a safe journey and commend him on his unselfish and laudable cause to raise money for Cancer Research…………..well done Leigh and Good Luck with the remainder of the trip.

 

 

Such joy cycling through the Devon lanes with friends……………here Ian and Flossie his partner on a tandem bike together with Patrick and Bruce on their touring bikes pull into Orchard Barn for a refreshing pint or two of Ian’s Scrumpy Cider and a light lunch whilst completing a marathon 70 mile trip last Sunday.

The team are all regular riders with the Teign Valley Pedal Bashers and cycle several times a week and clock up thousands of miles every year and also raise money in significant amounts for various charities.