We would like to thank Anna & David Martin for sponsoring us on our justgiving page it's easy and totally secure. www.justgiving.co.uk/terrypyper and click on Donate now. Thank you Kevin/Terry

Kevin & Terry would like to say a special thanks to our support crew Lesley & Hazel for coming along and supporting us on our End to End trip which made our trip a lot easier. You were both fantastic x x.

Anyone wishing to see some of the photos of our end to end trip, go back through the older post as some days have now had photos added with more to follow so keep checking.

We would like to thank Gary Johnson for sponsoring us on our justgiving page it's easy and totally secure. www.justgiving.co.uk/terrypyper and click on Donate now. Thank you Kevin/Terry

We would like to thank Trevor Edwards for sponsoring us on our justgiving page its easy and totally secure. www.justgiving.co.uk/terrypyper and click on Donate now. Thank you Kevin/Terry

Day 14 Saturday 8th August 2009

A glorious day dawned over the campsite in Par, Cornwall. Trouble getting the boys up this morning? No way. They were both up early and raring to go and actually left on time for the first time since day 1, after receiving a visit from Ken and Doreen who waved them off, together with several members of the campsite. The girls got on with the packing up, watched by their neighbour, who was obviously totally mesmerised by the rapid dismantling of the tent. Then it was a quick pit stop at the local Tesco store to get lunch and the chase was on. The boys were steaming along and managed to break their record and got a mammoth 37 miles before the girls caught them! Quick refuelling of boys then it was off to Penzance for lunch.
Meanwhile, there had been lots of phone calls from family members to say they were on the way. The boys were cycling furiously with the end in sight. At one point it looked like they would arrive at Lands End before everyone else! Then a phone call was received from one family who were heading in the wrong direction! (Moral: never trust a sat nav!!! )
Lunch took place in the Penzance Harbour car park where the boys were met by family members then it was off for the final lap.
Lost family were now back on track, heading in the right direction but quite a long way behind. All was well in the end. An enforced pit stop was required at Sennen while said family got themselves into Lands End, then the girls set off in the car which was bedecked in Cancer Research UK balloons. They drove over the finish line, parked (for free) and then raced to the line to cheer in Kevin and Terry at the end of their amazing journey. There was champagne, medals and balloons for the boys and lots of people appeared from the Lands End complex to cheer them in and applaud their achievement. Then followed the inevitable posing for photographs, medals, flowers and chocs for the girls and a fantastic picnic/barbecue organised by Lesley (Mum) in glorious sunshine overlooking the English Channel. A better spot could not have been found.
Mileage Bikes 950.1 miles Car 1085 miles.
And so we come to the end of End to End July 09. We met lots of people on the way, heard many stories about the suffering that cancer causes, had lots of laughs and worked our way, as a team, and through wind, rain, hills, mountains, valleys, sore knees, heat, traffic and broken bikes. A truly memorable experience for us all. Many thanks to everyone who has followed our journey, contributed to the cancer fund, kept us going with their comments and the amazing welcome that we received in Lands End.
And the final words of End to End should be about Terry and Kevin. Well done boys on completing your amazing adventure. If there were more people like you in the world it would be a far better place. Congratulations! When's the next adventure?

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Day 13 Friday 7th August 2009

Day started started just like any other day boys were due to set off at 8:30 hahahaha! It was a struggle today, one couldn't get out until 8 although he did visit a little room at 5 and so is counting that time! They were finally ready at 9:20. Girls packed up and set off at 10:40 and unfortunately listened to Doris and went the scenic route. Caught the boys at 30 miles (car had done 38) So had lunch at Lifton Farm Shop and had a argument about whether we were still in Devon or had crossed the border into Cornwall. Even the waitress couldn't help us! Turns out we were still in Devon and crossed at 2:08. Today was had lots of hills and the sun was shinning. Girls waited at Darley Ford and asked 2 very nice ladies on horses to give the boys a message as they went up the hill, as yet the boys had not come down the hill. The message was tell them to get a move on. Message was delivered and the boys arrived at 3:20, refuel for the boys and on to the next 10 mile stop. These hills were also a struggle. We asked a nice man if we could park in the hall car park while waiting for the boys. Another refuel then off to the campsite. Amazing views and tent started to go up, not quite up when Terry arrived quickly followed by Kev and Ken who had gone out to meet the boys and escort them into camp. After a shower and a change we had to rearrange the car so we could all fit in it and off we went to supper at Ken and Doreen's and what a supper it was. Everyone was stuffed and didn't want to leave. Many Thanks to Ken and Doreen you don't know how happy you made our last night. Off to bed now for everyone to get ready for our big day tomorrow we are planning to get to Land's End at about 2 and are really looking forward to seeing everyone.
Mileage bikes 75.5 total 898.2
car 81 total 1029
Tonight we are sponsored by the Ellis Family.
Kev would like to say a big thank you to Paul at the Redwing Website for putting us back in the news.

Day 12 Thursday 6th August 2009

Boys left at 9:35 again!!! Girls packed away and said goodbye to our lovely neighbours Nikki and Gordon, Donna and Steve, Shannon, Katie and Jessica thanks for your donation and hope you had a lovely day with the witch at Wookey Hole. Girls set off on their wild goose chase for energy powder stuff. About 2 miles for the campsite met a couple of horses and slowed down and heard a rattle on the roof, someone had left a water bottle on the roof, that's 3 things now Terry. Tried to find a bike shop with said powdery stuff but couldn't and as it was getting late decided to give it up and catch the boys. On route passed through Glastonbury and it rained, boys were taking shelter at this point in a bus stop as their wet weather gear was in the car as Mark told them the weather going to be fine! (We were really glad we hadn't checked the weather!) Finally caught them up at Asda Supercentre Taunton where they had been patiently waiting for ages sheltering from the rain (well that's what they said!) Talked to a lovely man from Asda who offered to lock the bikes safety in the staff quarters. We had a lovely lunch then boys set off again girls followed and stopped 10 miles they didn't see the boys as they left Taunton but as yesterday this isn't unusual, they got lost again. Ask Kev about the vicar. Quick refuel and off again this time girls heading for campsite via supermarket. Just loading the car and a phone rings someone had a puncture. Quick turn around to assist, problem was Kev had gone in front and didn't hear Terry shout that he had a puncture so Kev was miles ahead before he noticed Terry wasn't behind him. Quick wheel change and they both set off, girls headed for site this time. Boys arrived at 5:30.
Mileage bikes 66.3 miles total 822.7 miles
Car 94 miles total 948 miles.
Tonight we are sponsored by Clare for 'Hairy'

Day 11 Wednesday 5th August 2009

Boys decided they were going to leave at 9am but guess what? It was more like 9:30. The girls left at 11am. We are all knackered, we need more hours in the day. Left Cuckoo's Corner and we were waved off by a very nice couple who had made us feel very welcome. Girls very tempted to go left as they exited the campsite to visit Mrs Twaddle. Made a quick Tesco stop to get lunch and then the chase was on. Boys by now had a 2 hour head start. Girls had a fabulous drive into Gloucester, through the Forest of Dean and they were caught at 32 miles equalling their record! Boys re-fuelled and one rather excited wasp took a liking to one of the boys, guess which one! It was hilariously funny watching this cyclist prancing up the road in his cleats!! There are no words to describe this picture. (But the camera was out, Shhhhh!)
Everyone proceeded through the Wye Valley, Tintern Abbey was spectacular and one poor chap was lucky not to suffer a heart attack when Terry was cycling by him and shouted BOO! Both of them struggled to stay on their bikes with laughter. Passed Chepstow race course and on to the old Severn Bridge. Boys stopped half way and took in the view, girls waited on the English border for photo shoot. Fuel break for everyone at Costa! More wasp antics. On to Bristol we all went. Girls stopped at 10 miles met a nice young man from Mutley, Plymouth had a lovely chat until the boys arrived. Another refuel for boys then off to the campsite girls got temporarily misplaced in Bristol but nothing to serious, it was actually the right road. As girls neared campsite their attention was caught by posters advertising Wessex beer festival and as a result they flew right past the campsite. Text boys directions and as the girls were registering they had a phone to say the boys were still in Bristol as they had definetly been distracted by their perfect woman, (blonde and on a bike). Girls had sorted out camp and were just about to leave and had left a message with Jack, our lovely 6year old neighbour who was very interested in the bikes as he had had a new one for his birthday. The message was, "the girls have dropped off the tent and gone home to Devon !!!" Unfortunately the message wasn't delivered as the girls had hoped as they hadn't quite got in the car before the boys arrived at 6:30.
Today's mileage Kev's bike 76.7 miles total 756.4 (Terry had done 4 more miles as he went the scenic route caused by taking the wrong route.
car 74 miles total 854 miles
Tonight we are sponsored by Skirmish Paintball Exeter.

Day 10 Tuesday 4th August 2009

Woohoo double figures today!!! Got up at 7 that was the biggest challenge of the day for everyone. Poached egg on TOAST, yes we did have toast! It was delicious. Boys left at 9:15 girls packed up, tent was wet and everything had got heavier!!!! Just as they packed the car Aled, from the campsite, came over to ask if we where staying another night. We had a chat and Hazel showed him the map on the bonnet and explained what the boys had done, his face was a picture. Good Luck Aled with your first sleepover make sure you sleep. Girls left at 10:50 and took the scenic route as Doris had lost her bearings. Chase was on( the boys know about this so today they rang twice to warn us about speed cameras! Like we ever break the limit, they can only go 16 mph at best and they keep saying about all this head wind slowing them down , the girls have nothing to worry about!) During one of the camera warning phone calls heard all about a cyclist in red who has been cycling from Germany to Ireland and was now cycling back home to Germany. Caught the boys at 28 miles, quick pit stop at 29 miles just outside Shrewsbury. After 37 miles had lunch stop at Dorrington. Sent the boys on their way and the girls quickly overtook them. Passed a cafe called The Copper Kettle so they stopped for coffee hid car against the fence, not hidden well enough, as when they went past Terry spotted the car and waved, so much for an action shot! Caught the boys up and went in search of doughnuts. Girls went on ahead and arrived at Cuckoo's Corner Campsite at 3:50 would have got there sooner but were so busy reading the fish and chip sign they shot right past campsite entrance. Boys arrived at 5:40. All is well but everyone is tired. Campsite has a donkey called Tilly and a Pony called Barney. Girls were visited by 2 hot chicks one was called Henrietta (photos to follow, as Terry was hoping for a hot chick tonight!)

Guess what we had for supper? You got it fish n chips.

Mileage bikes 78.1 total 679.7

car 80 total 780

Tonight we are sponsored by Print & Signs

Day 9 Monday 3rd August 2009

The boys left at 8:30 and only had 22 miles to Aunty Barbara's so the girls hurriedly packed up and left camp an hour behind them unfortunetly they were to quick and the girls didn't catch the little gits up!! (As you can see it is becoming competative as to how far they can get before they are caught but the girls are on to them!) Girls did the office work and made contact with Jane from the Liverpool Echo. Boys arrived at Aunty Barbara's at 10:05 with the girls weren't far behind at 10:30. Time for cup of tea and sandwiches, thanks Aunty Barb. Quote of the day from Joseph "Grandad, why are you wearing funny clothes and whats that pointy bit." Kevin was speech less the first time on this trip. Then everyone headed off to the cemetery to visit Winnie's grave, flowers laid, photos taken, goodbyes said and then back on the road. Girls made a detour to LFC and just as they parked the car the boys rang to say they were on their way back to have their photo taken at the ground. When Terry arrived he was missing his white gloves on closer investigation it was discovered that they had been left on the roof of the car not next to the grave like he thought. Lesley had to turn around and head back to the cemetery to find the lost articles in the road. We all headed into town to meet with Gareth the Echo photographer. He took lots of photos and even made the boys pose beside the statue of Edward VII. Then they boarded 'The Ferry Across The Mersey' and Lesley headed off in the car through the Birkenhead tunnel to met them at the otherside. Lunch at Home! Set off for the second leg on the way the girld found an Asda and stocked up for supper. Girls thought they were chasing the boys and then sitting at a set of traffic lights the boys appear from a completely different direction, they took a wrong turning! We all plodded on and entered our 3rd country Welsh Wales at 4:05. Then we stopped at a garden centre for a yum yum break back on the road and off to the campsite down an amazing road called the horseshoe pass, another very long and high climbing hill, the boys didn't like it as they had to climb 1200ft. Girls thought it was lovely such beautiful views. Arrived at campsite at 6:05 followed by the boys at 7:00. Girls put the tent up and then had to move it as Kev's pod was on a ants nest, they did think about leaving it there but thought they had better move it, even tried praying but it didn't move on it's own. Supper and bed for everyone, really missing Evelyn and her amazing B&B.
Mileage bikes 67.7 total 601.6
car 74 total 700
Tonight we are sponsored by Prints & Signs.

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Day 8 Sunday 2nd August 2009

Sad this morning, we didn't want to get up, as we had to say goodbye to Evelyn and Dunvegan Guest House. The boys left at 9:21 after a hearty breakfast and a photo shoot with Evelyn. Girls left at 10:10 and the chase was on. The boys put a special request for supper tonight, they only wanted Gammon, potatoes, carrots, egg and pineapple!! They don't want much but we aim to please! Good news from Sharon, Gerald doesn't have to go back to hospital until 2010, Yeahhhhh! The girls got on the A5074 and passed 2 cyclists (not ours, far better looking!!!) and waved, the girls have done this all the way down from JOG they have even shouted words of encouragement going up very steep hills and none of them have waved but today the 2 cyclists on the A5074 did! Girls caught the boys at 23 miles just before Carnforth. Quick stop for the girls at Tesco for lunch for the boys. Back to the chase and the girls passed the boys without even seeing them, no surprise really as they had changed their tops they were lucky really that we didn't follow 2 other cyclists as there are plenty wearing yellow jackets. Found a nice empty car park for lunch which was, ask Terry, miles away, but they did ask for somewhere nice to stop. 38 miles was the refuelling station, pasta and doughnuts. Yum! Girls didn't have anything to eat as they were still full from Evelyn's breakfast ( what a big fat lie that was!!) After waving off the boys the girls thought they would have a toilet stop and found a very nice garden centre so in they went. Found the toilets and headed for the exit but got side tracked by the coffee shop. Thought they would just have a coffee but the pavalova looked irresistable, just had to be done!! 1:25 chase back on. In Preston there was no sign of the boys. We thought they were in front but then Terry phoned and confused us although Terry said the girls confused him!! Eventually found them they were up ahead. Rang campsite they were expecting us. Left the boys not far from camp to go to Tesco's. Just before camp we met loads and loads of cyclists, they were competing in the Iron Man Challenge which involves starting at 6am, a 2 mile swim in a lake, 112 miles on a bike and 26 miles run and we thought the boys were stupid wanting to JOGLE! We met 2 cyclists, Graham and Nick, just before camp who are planning to LEJOG in the Autumn, Good Luck don't forget to let us know when you go, Terry's advise do lots of hill training. Arrived 3:20 at camp the boys where just behind as they caught us with Graham and Nick so we left them there. Tent up, dinner was as requested Terry volunteered to do the washing up so off the boys went. Meanwhile back at the tent the girls had 2 little visitors, Jade and Kelsey. Who asked could we help their mum put the tent. The girls found their mallet and wandered over to help. Mum and friend, Lyndsey and Gemma were very grateful. They had loads of midgy's as ground is still very wet where they are from the flooding.
Mileage bikes 64 miles total 533,36 miles (we are over 500)
car 65 miles total 626 miles
Tonight we are sponsored by Helen in memory of Matthew her son.

Day 7 'rest day' Saturday 1st August, 2009

What bliss! We love Evelyn, Bryan and Dunvegan Guest House. We all slept so well that no one wanted to get up this morning but breakfast called us especially as none of us had to cook it. After breakfast we started to update the blog but once again more dongle trouble. So off to the library we all went for trouble free connections. How pleased we all were that some of you spotted our deliberate mistake with yesterday's mileage this has now been corrected and normal services have been resumed. We have had a lovely day sightseeing in Windermere and Bowness. Fabulous weather, delicious food and amazing shops (including Lakeland) not enough time the day went very quickly. Today we had visitors, Bev and Tasha came to visit it was great seeing them. We even managed a Costa stop with them, no panini for the girls today only the boys, girls still stuffed from breakfast but did have enough room for a muffin. On the way into Costa we where accosted by Jill, a very nice lady, who gave us a donation. Many Thanks Jill. Walked down to the lake and we were really 'grockles'. After saying goodbye to Bev and Tasha started the walk back up the hill but luckily for the boys the girls spotted some shops that had not quite closed so a little bit of wandering meant that we could run for the bus to take us up the rest of the hill. Out to tea we went 'The Lamplighter Bar', fabulous food. Tonight dinner was on Kev , thank you. That's about it for today everyone's going to try and get an early night but we have said that for the past 7 days.
Tonight we are sponsored by 1st Stokenham Brownies and Mum (Rod looks great in our room!!)
We have wondered if mum is enjoying her 2 weeks of bike free paraphernalia. The phone and laptop always there when she wants it not having to book a time with Terry.
Today's mileage bikes 0 miles total 469.36 ( that's because bikes are locked in garage)
car 0 miles total 561.2 miles (that's because it's on Evelyn's drive)

Lyndsey, Rob and Louise asked about the route. The nearest to London we get is not very close as we are coming down the west side of England. This is where we're heading for each night.
Sunday - Wigan
Monday - Llangollen
Tuesday - Moreton On Lugg
Wednesday - Bradstock
Thursday - Nomansland (yes we really mean it, this is not a typo)
Friday - Par
Saturday - Our Beds!!

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Day 6 Friday 31st July 2009

Bed and Breakfast here we come! The boys left the camp site at 9.00 and the girls packed the tent in super quick time but were delayed by visitors wishing us well. Hamish gave the boys a pot of honey for energy and the girls free electricity. Today's chase began. Meanwhile we were on the hunt for a portable whirly gig and had checked the website and knew where they were. We put the postcode into Doris (Sat Nav) and expected to see 6 miles but nearly had kittens when we saw 38 miles and an hour travel time!! Then remembered that Dumfries didn't have any and we were calling into Carlisle. The boys rang to say that they were already at Gretna Gateway. Met there and had lunch (another panini for the girls, 3 in a row). The girls were going to stay and shop but we realised that the border was close by. So everyone headed off to England. Photo shoot on the border and the boys had the girls running backwards and forwards from England to Scotland!! Boys left at 1:20pm and girls returned to the shops. Got as far as the Tourist Information, Lesley even got inside the door, then the phone rang they needed a quick map check, sat nav didn't have the new road listed. Girls dashed off to the boys and finally returned to shops again and this time made it into the shops and had a whale of a time. Then girls headed to Gretna Green, had thought about marrying the boys off but couldn't find anyone willing!! Girls headed for the boys and on route found a whirly gig and refuelled. Caught the boys at 59miles all was well and soon had boys refuelled as well. Girls went ahead and met the boys at 69 miles just outside Penrith. After receiving orders set out for B&B. Girls pulled in at Aira Force Waterfalls and guess what stood in the rain, again, for an action shot! Got the shot and some funny looks from being bent down behind a stone wall. Unfortunately the shot included a fast moving taxi. Girls arrived first at 6:40 having driven up a long winding road, Kirstone Pass, it was still raining but B&B amazing just like home! Evelyn and Bryan made us very welcome. Unpacked the car awaiting boys arrival they got to us at 7:45 wet but in good spirits. Quick shower and turn around for boys then out for dinner at The Lighthouse, Terry treated us all, go Terry.
Today's mileage bike 91.7 miles total 469.36 miles
car 95 miles total 561.2 miles
Tonight we are sponsored by 1st Stokenham Brownies.