end-to-end extreme

the challenge

On Saturday 4 June 2011, 15 hardy individuals set off on their bicycles from Land's End in Cornwall, England to John O'Groats in Caithness, Scotland. The aim was to raise valuable funds for the Steve Prescott Foundation. 

The route, from Land's End to John O'Groats, also known as "End-to-End", is the longest distance between 2 points on the British mainland.  As a unique twist to any End-to-End attempt, the Steve Prescott Foundation set out to push the limits and complete the test via the highest peaks of Wales, England and Scotland.

The team had to face 3 tough hikes as they scaled the summits of Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis. The addition of the National 3 Peaks added plenty of miles to the cycle route as none of the mountains are really en-route.

watch the video

The footage really captures the extremities of the challenge. Watch the team on the roads and mountains of Britain along with exclusive interviews with Steve and other challengers.  

how many miles were covered?

The sign post at Land's Ends will tell you that John O'Groats is 874 miles away by road.  Unfortunately for the "End-to-End Extreme" team, the diversions into Snowdonia, the Lake District and Glen Nevis and the avoidance of major roads means the mileage covered was always going to be considerably higher. In fact, the team clocked up over 1,040 miles on their bikes.  The combined total mileage hiking the ascents and descents of the National 3 Peaks was approximately 26 miles.

how long did it take?

The participants hit their target time and completed the route in just 9 DAYS. 
That means they cycled an average of over 115 miles per day (...and that doesn't include the mountains that were done by foot!).

how much has been raised?

The team managed to raise over £25,000 for The Steve Prescott Foundation. Yet another truly remarkable achievement!