Well yesterday afternoon all three teams rolled into Blackpool after a cracking few days.
The day had started off quite dull but brightened up as the day went on. As we headed towards UU for lunch the boys stopped for a comfort break and were suddenly joined by a load of cows - we think Mike had made their acquaintance before by the noises the made when he left.
We had a great reception at UU and met up with Brainwave and Donna's dream House for photos before heading inside for lunch.
After lunch the teams set off for Blackpool with Team Simpson taking their customary position of last to leave and we our final team banter on the road before all the teams met up a few miles from the tower to ride to the end in convoy.
The end was really different from LEJOG last year as there was a welcoming party for the riders of family and friends and Len from Donna's Dream House. After the obligatory back slapping and photo calls (and noticing that the Start and Finish banner had Start on both sides) the riders headed towards the hotel for a celebration meal and few drinks.
The big question of who was the Puncture Queen was not resolved as we had a puncture free day so Rick, Jon and Tom all get to share the imaginary prize.
I'd like to thank Jon, Mike, Pete, Tony, Tom, Rick and the two Marks for a great 5 days of laughter, tears, punctures and crashes - driving without 8 lycra clad arses in front of you just isn't the same.
Finally a big thanks to Simon who spent 1000 miles, nearly seven days and six nights in my company without complaint about my farting, snoring, gutter humour and bike geekness -it's been emotional my friend.
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