Going South for the summer....

Nearly that time of year again when the intrepid members of the Carbonauts (although somewhat depleted) set off again.

 

This year we cycle without Hindo and IT Johnny who unfortunately have personal issues that prevent them from taking part....their wives!!

 

So this year’s team attempting to travel from Inverness to Hathesage (somewhere nr Sheffield) are: Bob McClymont, Grant Andrews, Tony Kelly and Chris Ring ably supported by our  4^th guest mother Chris Urquhart  in the van.  Chris will be the latest in the support drivers position, his predecessors have set a high standard, Ian McAskill, followed by Tony Kelly and last year a mix of Ian and Andy Randerson have been the key to our successful rides as without their support things may have been very different.

 

The estimated distance this year is approx 650 miles in 7 days and we are again riding for The Highland Hospice; to date we have raised nearly £18k in the 3 rides with all monies going directly to the charity.

 

Training has been varied form “lots” right through to “not a lot” and with our first day over 7,000ft of climbing it should be an interesting trip.

 

Looking forward to setting off on the 10^th May from The Palace Hotel, Inverness and we will update the blog during our travels.

 

Thanks for all the support,

 

 

Carbonaut Bob