I could hear the wind howling around the hostel as soon as I woke, and it seemed alarmingly blustery. Of course, we were close to the sea. I now met with Jen Holden, who is about my age, and also a cyclist (although on mountain bikes, and she’s also a climber.) She moved from Lancashire to live here whilst in her seventies – and instantly began to learn Gaelic. I liked her immediately for her enthusiasm.
Onwards from Bettyhill the road plunged up and down endlessly as far as Melvich. Melvich is noted is the Sustrans guide for its hilliness, and I can endorse that. I was often rewarded with ravishingly beautiful views of seascapes and sandy beaches which looked very enticing. All were completely deserted.
I met up with Paul and we celebrated our last picnic lunch on this ride with our usual cans of sardines in tomato sauce – but they’re so tasty, and I never tire of them.
Arriving in Thurso, the most northern town on the island of Great Britain we tracked down our hostel and noticed that we had a famously Scottish attraction opposite! A lovely fish and chip shop where you could get haggis and deep fried Mars bars.
Tomorrow is the last day, and I’m going to miss my life on the road.
Stats
42.5 miles (925.61 miles total), 2,925ft ascent, 2,950ft descent
LEJoG 82 
Well done Gina. Enjoy tomorrow. The glory is yours.
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Fantastic ! enjoy your last day
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I can’t believe you’ve done it, well actually I can. You’re amazing and a complete inspiration- making it all sound so straightforward. Enjoy every second of tomorrow and just take your time! Well done and I’ve loved your posts.
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Very well done Nina and Congratulations in advance of finishing your journey tomorrow. You have had some horrible weather while else where in GB we have been enjoying hot Sunshine. Enjoy a rest and feel very proud of your amazing achievement once you are finished.
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Sorry Gina
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Gina, it’s been an awesome and inspiring journey that you’ve made by bicycle. I’ve followed your daily rides through your faithful blog and now here you are about to complete your mission and reach John O’ Groats tomorrow. My hat will be waving for you from my home in Milton Keynes. Congratulations on your epic journey 👏. I hope I get to do it myself some day. We’ll done to your faithful support team who’ve kept you going. Brilliant! Best wishes. Jane
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Well done youbrilliant woman. What an amazing achievement. Everyone I mention your epic LEJoG ride feel inspired. You set such an example! Enjoy your last day to John O’Groat. Lots of love. LB
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Congratulations Gina on your amazing achievement and I wish I could be at the finish line to give you a big cheer!
Yes, you will miss your daily adventures and your many followers will miss reading your daily blogs. So well done, you have proved that age need not be a barrier to a challenge.
Xx
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What an amazing achievement, Gina. You are such an inspiration. Well done. My father did LEJOG twice – once at 65 and again at 72. Our son has cycled it too so I’m the missing generation! You’ve given me hope. I’m 71. I’ve just got to convince my husband 🙃
Anyway, huge CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 👏 💐 🥳
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Gina, Congratulations and well done! What an achievement!!! Hopefully we’ll see you out on our humble rides soon.
Roger
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