Over the last week, I have update this blog with my own experiences and those of the riders on the epic journey. However, Richard Jacklin - driver extraordinaire - has provided his view on his few days driving the van. Richard's experience is shown below:A driver’s perspective.
I volunteered to drive the support van for two days from Shrewsbury to Carlisle.
For my two days the team split into two groups. In the mornings Garrie and Hannah would set off an hour before Craig, Crawford and Nigel. This meant that they were up to 15 miles apart, and so my job was to shuttle between the two groups. At times it felt like herding cats.
It goes without saying that the cyclists need the van there as soon as possible if there is any problem, such as punctures or if it starts to rain and they need their waterproofs. My instructions from Hannah were "Richard, if it starts to rain, find me first."
The cyclists are burning 5,000 calories a day, and so an important part of the ride is a large lunch and a large evening meal with snacks in between. I joined in enthusiastically, even though my day was spent sitting in the driver’s seat, and so I am now on a diet.
I spent two days with five people who impressed me immensely with their guts, determination and spirit. I had a great time, and will never forget it.
Richard Jacklin
I volunteered to drive the support van for two days from Shrewsbury to Carlisle.
For my two days the team split into two groups. In the mornings Garrie and Hannah would set off an hour before Craig, Crawford and Nigel. This meant that they were up to 15 miles apart, and so my job was to shuttle between the two groups. At times it felt like herding cats.
It goes without saying that the cyclists need the van there as soon as possible if there is any problem, such as punctures or if it starts to rain and they need their waterproofs. My instructions from Hannah were "Richard, if it starts to rain, find me first."
The cyclists are burning 5,000 calories a day, and so an important part of the ride is a large lunch and a large evening meal with snacks in between. I joined in enthusiastically, even though my day was spent sitting in the driver’s seat, and so I am now on a diet.
I spent two days with five people who impressed me immensely with their guts, determination and spirit. I had a great time, and will never forget it.
Richard Jacklin
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