London Calling

As we enter the final day of hard cycling, the team would like to thank the Farnham TA centre for allowing us to stay overnight, it was very comfortable. Cheers lads!

We set off from an Overcast Farnham at 8.30 am, with high spirits as the finish line was very much in sight.

As we headed down the A3, the old girl was flying. (The tandem wasn't doing too bad either!) We crossed the Thames at Chelsea bridge and headed east past the Tate Modern and on to Parliament Square. We had noticed that the tree-huggers had set up camp outside the Houses of Parliament ready for the G20 protests tomorrow. It was reported on the radio that the Met had drafted in some extra 2500 Police officers to deal with the protesters and the Long Drag Team.

After Parliament Square the team became somewhat lost, with a rough idea of the London roads I managed to find my way to Buckingham Palace and onto Wellington Barracks. Unfortunately the same couldn't be said for JJ, James, Wayne and Nick.

James and JJ travelled up and down the Mall more times than the Queen during her reign as Head of State. Nick and Wayne managed to get to Buckingham Palace, only to get bombarded by tourists wanting photos and a kiss from Nick. Even Liz herself was spotted peering over the balcony to see what all the fuss was about.

Eventually the team were re-united at Wellington Barracks and then proceeded to Westminster, spreading cheer as they went as they headed towards the Battle Of Britain Memorial. At the Memorial, James read out a citation that he had researched about a pilot from New Zealand who survived the war and later went on to be a Station Commander at RAF Odiham. What a moving and fitting tribute the memorial is to all the brave men and women of the RAF who gave their lives so willingly. The long lists of name sums up the sacrifice's made.

As we made our way back to Wellington Barracks, we posed for more photos with some of the tourists and members from the Big Bus Tour Company (thanks for your support guys).

Well now the Long Drag is over and the team head home for a well earned rest. It just leaves me to thank all the people who have sponsored us be it financially or providing kit. A special thank you goes to the team down at the Sandy Balls Cycle Centre, the tandem was excellent much better than we could have hoped for. Guys you've done us proud! Although the ride may be over you can still sponsor us at www.justgiving.com/seflongdrag

That looks familiar

Its that way Blue.

Has anyone seen Buckingham Palace round here?

Smile Girls!