Ali would most definitely have approved!

Would again like to express our sincere thanks to everyone that has been involved in the phenomenal undertaking.

As my legs are returning to normal, I am beginning to remember more and more about the ride. But what impressed me most was that morale remained high in the face of some really horrid weather and extreme terrain. This really reminded me of the way Ali faced up to the adversity of his treatment.

I also took a lot of strength from seeing us all out in our ride jerseys, to see the little guy in his Batman outfit, on his scooter, surely dragged me up more than one hill!

As for the riders, the training we all put in reaped its benefits. After the day 1 battering I was amazed to see us all outside and ready to go for day 2. I was sure that there would have been casualties from the first day - but no! Think we all be proud of the efforts that we have put in.

It was also a genuine team effort. Nobody shirked responsibility and we all did our fair share at the head of the pack - although Tim's efforts in the wind were special.... just a shame he was a little larger to shelter some of the bigger guys!!

Uncle James - Ali would have throughly approved of 'hikling' as an activity - dragging his scooter up hill for the joyous experience of whizzing down the other side. Think your solo efforts were incredible.

Special thanks to Pete Mac as well - he kept the bloggers very happy! We had to be very careful not to let you get left behind when we were temporarily halted at traffic lights.

I think we have all agreed that the support team were brilliant. Thanks again to Ian and Immy - you provided the support around which the ride worked. You were always there when we needed you most - the sight of the blue Honda - will be one we will miss when we return to the Surrey Lanes..... unless of course you happen to be around Sunday mornings!!

Massive thanks again to the SWAGs - your support of us has been brilliant. Is it the related work and activities you have done that has made this the success it has been.

This challenge has been far away the most physical thing I have undertaken. We all shared the emotions over the last couple of days as it hit home what we were doing. I spilt many tears over those days. It was emotional being reunited with Kate, Tom and Hannah, it was emotional finishing the ride. Most of all it was emotional because I completed this ride in honour of child I had the pleasure of being father to.

Ali I love you.

Thank you to you all for undertaking this with us.

Jeff and Kate

great achievement men!!

Dear all the men who did the cycleride
it was a great achievement
you did brilliantly!!. I hope you enjoyed the cycleride and aslo a massive thanks
to Kate & jeff burnett!.Im extremely glad because Ali was the best friend you could
have.
from BELLA!.

well done cyclists!

Dear cyclists
congratulations Batman, zoro, cooperman, bananaman, Themightythaw, captain underpants, bicyclereparmen, thething, redpowerranger, and lastly mr incredible!
you should all be very proud of yourself after cycling more than 900 miles! In 10
days.It would take me 10 years to do something like that.Also a big clap to kate
bernett and jeff bernett who arranged the cycle ride or I bet none of the men would
of had a thrill like that or a phenomenally fun challenge like that.



a little thing about ali!
I bet ali would of loved watching the men in there superhero outfits.If ali would of done it he'd be batman junior.
hope you like my email everyone
jake cooper
p:s what a challenge huh ali? Well done Daddy oh woops I mean cooperman!

A blog from a dog!

Woof woof woof! Yes it's me again!

Congratulations to all involved on your great achievement. The pictures at Land's End are great and the sun is shining! What a wonderful way to remember Ali.

Lots of licks and tail wags from
Tess

Parp!

Well, what an experience of a lifetime that was.

The long and winding roads of this sun-kissed and gale-free isle have provided the super heroes with many, many hours to discuss and debate the finer aspects of a wide variety of topics and in particular this rider is now much better versed in such issues as advanced road works (and in particular the laying of underground communications), the finer logistics of swimming lessons and what constitutes an acceptable structural framework for a restaurant calibre pie.

To say the experience has been enjoyable would be a trifle over-enthusiastic; at times the route has been vicious and the level of cursing has reached the sort of heights that would even have bought a rosie glow to Bernard Manning's boat-race. But we have had some truly wonderful times, some quality banter (imagine it, 10 thirty and forty somethings acting like -immature - teenagers once again.....) and although the variety of our daily routine has been exceptionally limited (eat,ride,eat,sleep,eat,ride.....etc) we've all had a bloody good laugh. Indeed, the level of carbohydrate and protein induced flatulanece has been absolutely astounding and at times many of us have been close to tears with the banter regularly on offer. Thanks boys for so many laughs.

One example in particular was when, whilst riding drenched and sodden through picturesque Preston in the usual monsoon conditions - and boy was it raining that dark and miserable afternoon - three "youths" slowed down in their go-faster Corsa, wound down the windows and gave us all the middle finger. Priceless.

This rider is still amazed that we made it to Lands Ends and we couldn't have done it without the "Blue Oasis" Honda pit-stops manned so fantastically by Ian and Immy; our fellow hero Mr Incredible is a keen advocate of the term 'Legend' but let me tell you, never has the term been more richly deserved than by those two. Both of you - thank you so much from the bottom of my stomach.

The festivities at Lands End brought us to the end of the road in many different respects and for this rider, the three cheers for our No. 1 hero Ali and the vision of those balloons drifting calmly into the picture-perfect clear blue sky caused some SERIOUS eye-welling action to my manly, stiff upper lip resolve but I managed to keep it in check with a crafty kryptonite gel pack...

A truly amazing experience, this rider feels sincerely privileged and honoured to have been involved in such a fitting, fun packed tribute to a wonderful little boy.

Thanks Kate and Jeff, thanks SWAGS and thanks to each and every one of our sponsors - "good work".

High five Ali x

Cooperman

1726 hrs............

This blogger and cyclist would like to sign off by saying that it has been an honour and a privilege to spend 10 days with such great blokes.........I have had a fantastic time..........I can't think of a better way to get a sore neck, knees and bum.......A massive thanks also needs to go to Jeff and Kate for organising the whole thing and to Ian and Immy who truly were our angels in the layby...........and to all the SWAGS who have sacrificed their other halves for the countless training sessions and meetings........I thought of Ali when we were out on the ride every day and I feel very honoured to have been part of this great fundraising event in his memory.

Captain Underpants (AKA Pete Mac)

1545 hrs...It's all over.....the last day's photographs.....

What a great last day...A brilliant welcome from friends and family at Land's End............

1400 hrs .....

Land's End....arrived...finished....

1203 hrs....

Marazion.....tea stop....11 miles to go.....

1135 hrs....

Middle of nowhere.....18 miles to go & the sun is shining.....

0930 hrs.....

Leaving Truro for the last 34 miles.... In our Super Hero costumes and with kids on their bikes for the last mile....it's nearly over..... after 866 extraordinary miles...