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  1. Public Transport LEJOG Challenge kicks off Learning Disabilities week….

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    The last couple of days have been spent getting back into the work routine after some time off; it’s great to be back in the gym and training with September’s challenge ride in mind.

    https://www.facebook.com/TheBigIsleBeBackChallenge

    I’d received an e mail at work from an organisation called My Life My Choice (MLMC) inviting me to a lunch-time launch of a very different End to End challenge. Unfortunately I was away and did not attend but have been in touch with MLMC to find out more about the trip.

    MLMC are a self-advocacy charity run by and for people with learning disabilities. The start of the End to End Challenge was planned to coincide with Learning Disabilities week (w/c 19th August): 1285 miles using public transport starting from John O’Groats on 20th August! Two MLMC Champions, Kevin Preen and Michael Edwards (pictured below), will be travelling with Dan Harris, the Champions Co-ordinator at MLMC. I can’t wait to hear how the challenge progresses, what issues are encountered along the way and how the team cope with being away from home.

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    The logistical complexity of actually navigating the distance using public transport is mind blowing, I’m not happy when I have to get a train to London from Didcot let alone making connection after connection to do the LEJOG distance. I often hear that people with learning disabilities encounter problems when travelling on public transport; I hope that this trip will highlight many of these issues and perhaps provide some solutions. One thing I do know from my own experience of travelling End to End is that there are many people out there who are willing to help; overall I’m sure the trip will be a positive one.

    STOP PRESS: The chaps are now on their way to John O’Groats from York to get ready for the start! Good Luck!

    Further reading…..

    If you liked this blog please take a moment to check out my book describing the solo Land’s End to John O’Groats ride in 2012, all profit from sales to www.criduchat.org.uk

    Please click the cover image for the Kindle version or click here to order a paperback copy. Thank you!

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