The Revd Les Slow cycles from Land’s End to John o’ Groats in 11 days!

The Revd Les Slow, 68, from Pocklington, has ridden the length of Great Britain in 11 days to raise £8,000 for Young People Count and the Joshua Project. That's 940 miles, 46,700 feet ascent, 84 hours of cycling – all in 11 days.

Les said, "When I decided that I was going to join the 940 mile ride from Land’s End to John o’ Groats last autumn I got a variety of reactions. Many friends were concerned for my sanity and safety though one did tell me that they knew I would do it all.

"I have promised that I will not do it again but may be allowed to do the Coast to Coast though the country has not been specified. Three weeks on, the wounds have healed and I am still half a stone lighter. Together we raised over £8,000 and the sponsorship continues to come in. Half of my £2,600 goes to “Young People Count” here in Pocklington; the rest goes to the Joshua Project in Bradford run by Rich and his team. Thanks to all those who supported me in anyway especially my long-suffering and very dear wife."

You can read the rest of Les' story below. Many congratulations Les!