3000 MIles to Heamoor, Coda: Those that made it happen

A Tour like that, doesn't just happen and is not just reliant on the planning in advance along the way, there are dozens of people and organisations that help make it develop, continue and go to plan and If I leave anyone out, I apologise..... there's a lot to remember.

Motorcycle (Ripley) provided by Honday (CB500x. Never missed a beat)
Motorcycle maintined and prepared by Bikeworks Penzance.
Clothing and accesories by J&S Supplies Plymouth (I wouldn't buy from anywhere else)

For and on behalf of the Cornwall Bloodbikes Charity. Thankyou so much for sending me off and welcoming me back. 

https://localgiving.org/fundraising/3000miles/

Working for and alongside Merlin Cinemas. Thankyou to Daisy Wren for moral support and Ben (My Boss) for putting up with my ridiculous ideas. And very much to Daren and Sarah for Not only seeing me off from Lands End, but escorting me to St Ives. Lovely to have company.

To the managers and staff of all 16 cinemas across the country who met, issued tickets, gave me guided tours and made me so welcome.  |I will be back and this time, I'll watch a film!

Accomodation providers. 

The Dutch Army, for having one too many bivouacs, meaning I got to sleep above reservoirs, next to lochs, and in the woods,

 protected from the rain, wind and midges.... so many midges.

My dear Mother and Gran (night 1). Brother and family (Chester), Scottish Youth Hostels (Glen Nevis, friendly, great (essential) dry room and well equipped. Helmsdale Hostel (Marie), fantastic stop over, nothing was too much trouble, beautiful layout and so very relaxed and comfortable. Deep Dale Campsite and rooms, again, very friendly and a great layout, with warm and comfortable rooms. Paul & Abbie Guymer and Family, Always welcoming and with lots of ideas for the local area.  

Hospitality. 

Bacon Sarnie - Tallyllyn Railway

2 or 3 MacDonalds, who deserve a mention as they provided charging points and wireless along with being friendly  and having a thick shake machine that works.

Black Horse Hotel and Bar, Newton Stewart. Put up with so many questions and fed me well along with the free wifi.

Calum Macfarlane, whose highland relatives were cattle rustlers (but don't tell anyone) So much local information and places to visit and a lovely 90 minutes catchup.  

The incongrouous, yet brilliant burger van at "Rest and be thankful" viewpoint. Egg and bacon bap spot on.......

The Albatross Cafe, Lochcarron. THE friendliest breakfast stop I think I've ever made. The bacon and egg bap was delicious and my host, the owner, stopped and chatted and shared the view. 

Wonderful wonderful, wonderful.

And the team at Great Glen, Great Food Van, yet another lovely bacon and egg roll. 

Other transport providers.

The Corran Ferry Crew.... lovely bunch

The Glenelg ferry Dog (Boat was tech, pupper was delightful)

Various bridge providers from across all three countries

S G M Cars (Lochalsh) for tightening and greasing the bike chain at short notice  and being so accomodating 

To the two individuals who helped me lift Ripley after she was dropped on two occasions (One at the top of the Wrynose Pass "Mr cyclist raising money for Mind over mountain) and the Scouse lad in Northumberland near Sycamore Gap after she toppled on a junction. 

Technology.

Chrome for the Chromebook that saw me round, Apple for the iphone and trace my track app which did just that, right around the country. Samsung for the Galaxy that did everything for me along the way. 
Relive, a fantastic tracking app which plots your route and flies over it with googleearth. 

Google maps which accompanied me, misdirected me, rescued me and helped me plot and scheme each day. 

The dozen or more strangers who conversed with me after being approached (sometimes in the middle of nowhere) 

And of course to my family for allowing me to take 14 days to get from Lands End to Home, in Heamoor.