Jack's thoughts about the trip

Well I'm back at school now and have just looked back at the photos.

For me the best bit was the down hills, going fast down through the forest after the big up hills.

The hardest part for me was trying to get off to sleep when I was sharing a room with the others.

The funniest part for me was playing practical jokes on my friends - Like pretending there was double beds at the last hostel.

My favourite meal of the trip was the Indian meal at the end of the trip. I liked Mr Grimes' bacon butties but preferred MacDonalds on our last day (Sorry Mr Grimes!)

I would definately go again and make sure I cycled it all next time.

Thank you for all the staff for taking us and especially to Mr Hastings for agreeing to come along at the last minute.

Matt's thoughts about the trip

I am back in school now.

I am proud I cycled the all of the 73 miles.

The best bit for me was ALL of the biking, all of the ups and downs. And winning at Bowling!

The hardest part for me was sharing the rooms but we managed to get some sleep in the end - We needed it with all the biking.

The funniest part for me was Brandon thinking the sun cream was fake tan and Andrew falling in a hole when his legs were really tired after cycling up a massive hill.

I would definately do the trip again but would like to do more miles next time. I would really like to do do my own challenges in the future.

My best meal was the Chicken Korma on the last night. I loved the egg butties in the mornings too (Thanks Mr Grimes!)

Thank you everyone!!!!

Reviewing Our Challenge

We arrived back at school after a LONG journey back. 7 hours on the bus!

We will be reviewing the trip next week and publish everyones thoughts on the blog.

The purpose of the week was to 'DO THE GREAT GLEN WAY' - To CHALLENGE everyone.
Success was measured on many levels -

• Teamworking
• Individual challenges
• Experiencing new things
• Stepping out of Comfort Zones
• Physical challenges
• Preparation and Organisation
• Communication
• Health and Safety
• Motivating and Encouraging self and others
• Having a laugh

• Everyone was challenged at some point during the week
• Everyone Stuck it out all week
• Everyone had Tough Times and Good Times
• Everyone laughed
• Everyone got tired
• Everyone made it back on Friday 
• Everyone will remember the trip for a LONG time!

A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO TOOK PART

UNTIL THE NEXT CHALLENGE.....

Celebration Meal - Loch Nessie Joins us

We all went out for a well deserved celebration meal in Inverness! A BIG Congratulations to everyone who took part in this Great Glen Challenge. Brandon and Jack displaying their handy work - Nessie Napkins

Nessie???

THANK YOU

We all ate well again tonight - It was nice for a change not to have to go shopping, prepare, cook and wash up.

Journeys End - Inverness Youth Hostel

We made it! I think the photo says it all - A tired Andrew and Matt make it to the end.

The support crew had also been busy - Arranging a celebration meal, organising the rooms, cleaning inside the van and preparing the trailer and boot for the bikes and bags ready to set off early in the morning.

We were all ready for a good shower and a big meal out!

Well done! A tough MONSTER day completed and the end of the challenging 73 mile route

Getting through the City

We cycled down from the mountains and enjoyed some great down hill tracks.

It seemed strange seeing so many people, buildings and cars about after being deep in the Scottish Highland mountains and countryside for the last 4 days.

Here we see one of the bridges crossing the water into Inverness - Not long to go now!

Can you spot the cyclists on the bridge?