Former Durham Advanced Motorcyclists chairman, John Shorter & his wife Maureen are turning from motorcyle horsepower to pedal power this spring as they intend to cycle from Lands End to John O'Groats commencing on the 6th May.
John was one of the original members of DAM and through the years progressed through the club, becoming an observer then Senior Observer and also group chairman. He stepped down from the role when Maureen and him retired and moved over to the Lake District.
This year, in fact until June 2008, John is President of Penrith Rotary Club. As a personal contribution to club fundraising, and because they want to, John & Maureen have decided to cycle from Lands End to John o' Groats. They hope to raise lots of money for Cancer Research UK and Eden Valley Children's Hospice in Carlisle UK.
Their plan is to do the ride in May 2008 without support; just 2 bodies 2 bikes and 4 panniers.
To check on their progress during training and on the ride, or to make an online donation, please visit : Shorters End to End
Best wishes from the BikeWise team and with all them miles under their belts we might even see them cycle to BikeWise this year !!