Land's End to John o' Groats Challenge

Video 81 · last week

It's almost in the bag. John o’ Groats is within Martin’s grasp! Just a few hills left, and he's there. Tired and broken, but feeling epic.

Video 80 · last week

North coast, reached! Martin can see it. That means it's time to turn away from the northerly route and head east for the final time!

Video 79 · last week

Exactly 100km to go form this very spot. About to enter the double-figures only. No going back!

Video 78 · last week

Perfect conditions. Beautiful view, after view, after view.

Video 77 · last week

A wee breeze this morning. Blue skies, but particularly windy. Almost ready to go!

Video 76 · last week

The final start. Here we go! 132km from the end of a long and intense 2-weeks on the road.

Video 75 · last week

It's late afternoon on Day 13, and Martin is only 9km from Crask. Tomorrow it's the FINAL push, which includes classic far-north roads and Atlantic views near Bettyhill. Reaching John O'Groats will be the culmination of an incredible two weeks on the road.

Video 74 · last week

It's feeling truly remote now. Before they left, the group were told there would be a sense of openness today, and that's exactly what they got. Lunch isn't too far away now.

Video 73 · last week

The rain is back. The next blast due any moment. It's a constant cycle (excuse the pun) of rain, dry, rain, dry. But Martin just has to keep going!

Video 72 · last week

Martin is just stopping to give us a view of the bay. Heading north, and so far, the wind has died down and it's not too bad. Coffee time soon!

Video 71 · last week

There's a rainbow ahead, and that only means one thing ... get ready for the rain. On top of that, there's a strong wind blowing against him, so it's already stacking up to be a tough day. Only £15 remains to reach the £3,000 milestone for Salisbury Women's Refuge.

Video 70 · last week

It's the penultimate day of the ultimate endurance challenge, as Martin heads out of Inverness and towards today's destination Crask.

Video 69 · last week

A delighted Martin records today's closing remarks as he heads into Inverness, after a remarkable and highly rewarding day. Tomorrow's leg tracks the Beauly Firth and northern scenery toward remote Highland settlements. But he's feeling truly in the remote north already.

Video 68 · last week

"I DID IT!" A fantastic effort from Martin to get to the top of the infamous Lecht ... without even stopping! Is that enough to see another £35 on the board and £3,000 raised for Salisbury Women's Refuge.

Video 67 · last week

After an even tougher 20% incline, Martin now faces his biggest test... and it's a MONSTER. The Lecht. A cup of tea awaits. Many people don't make it on a bike, and certainly not in a single attempt. After this, it's downhill all the way to Inverness.

Video 66 · last week

Martin just completed his first 17% incline. It was so difficult, he couldn't even film it. But what's that coming over the hill ?...

Video 65 · last week

Martin's over the first set of mountains. It's a really steep one, and he's climbing against the wind.

Video 64 · last week

Déjà Vu as Martin heads back into the Cairngorms and onwards to the Lecht. Here are some of the wonderful views he's seeing today.

Video 63 · last week

Today is the BIG ONE. The most challenging day of event, heading 120km north-west to Inverness. It's a steep elevation packed into a very small space. Climbing the Lecht is going to be a real challenge. Many people don't make it on a bike, and certainly not in a single attempt.

Video 62 · last week

Here's Martin's evening roundup, as Day 11 concludes. Tomorrow it's one of the toughest mountain stages, including the climb to The Lecht and riding through the Grampians. A hard-earned arrival in Inverness will close the day.

Video 61 · last week

Martin lets the camera roll to share the intensity of this climb. 645 meters of elevation, with the brow of the hill just ahead of him! Can anyone get the donations over the £3,000 mark, as Martin get himself over that hill!?

Video 60 · last week

This is the type of horrendous weather Martin has to deal with today, as he climbs higher and higher. Let's hope it eases off soon!

Video 59 · last week

Martin is in high spirits has he approaches the next cafe and lunch stop. Today's hills are absolutely brutal, but once again, Martin is taking them on with a positive mindset.

Video 58 · last week

Martin has climbed into the Cairngorms, and if you're curious to know just HOW MUCH fuel he's taking on board to tackle the elevation today, this video has the shopping list for you...

Video 57 · last week

35km in, 90km to go. It's either very hot or very cold. It's just a matter of KEEP ON peddling. The group were buoyed by a message from renowned cyclist Mark Bowman this morning, before they set off.

Video 56 · last week

It's Day 11. Thankfully, everything's dry again after yesterday's downpour ... but maybe not for long? Today, Martin is crossing the River Tay then heading through Glenshee into the heart of the Cairngorms. Expecting gradients of 20% with thunderstorms forecast futher north.

Video 55 · last week

A personal record of 138km today! Here's Martin's report. Tomorrow he heads further north, reaching Glenshee before a long descent into Ballater. A true Highland day. Thank you to EVERYONE who's donated. Only £50 away from £3k, which is incredible!

Video 54 · last week

Rain, rain, go away (come again on Sunday). The REALLY bad weather managed to stay away for some time, but finally the heavens opened and it poured down. Soaked from head to toe, with a little way still to go.

Video 53 · last week

A quick dash across the Forth Road Bridge gave Martin a fantastic view of the historic Forth Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in that iconic red oxide colour. Completed in 1890, it's considered a significant symbol of Scotland.

Video 52 · last week

Today's route leads Martin through Edinburgh city centre and across the Royal Mile. One of the busier and more bustling parts of the route. See his latest photos below for views of the Forth Bridge, the cantilever railway bridge which crosses the Firth of Forth.

Video 51 · last week

Heading into Edinburgh via the Innocent Railway Path, now used by cyclists and walkers. Not too far to go now before Martin reaches the Firth of Forth and the iconic Forth Bridge.

Video 50 · last week

Legs feeling better as Martin ascends about 300 meters. 10km away from a break, and rolling well at around 30km/hr.

Video 49 · last week

It's raining, but not TOO bad. Martin is managing to keep between showers at the moment, but how long will it hold?!?

Video 48 · last week

Martin has reached Day 10. Starting with a gradual climb over the Lowther Hills and onward past Edinburgh. Only £275 needed to hit £3,000. Can we achieve that over the next 4 days?!?

Video 47 · last week

An incredible intense and exhausting leg for Martin, today. The afternoon was brutal, but at least the weather was kept at bay. Tomorrow he heads for Kinross, which starts with a gradual climb over the Lowther Hills and onward past Edinburgh. Crossing the Forth will mark another major milestone.

Video 46 · last week

Mart has crossed the border into Scotland at Greta! A remarkable physical and psychological milestone. Time to celebrate with a large lunch. Please continue to support with your kind donations, if you can, for Salisbury Women's Refuge. Martin is only £356 away from £3k.

Video 45 · last week

Martin is minutes away from the Scottish border, as he navigates the roads and cycle paths around Carlisle. The elevation hasn't been quite as expected, thought. Lunch is in sight!

Video 44 · last week

Day 9 ... HOW did that happen? Easier on the legs today with half the elevation as Martin crosses the border into Scotland and ends the day in Moffat, before heading to Edinburgh tomorrow.

Video 43 · 2 weeks ago

Day 8, complete! Tomorrow the challenge crosses the border into Scotland on one of the flatter profiles of the tour. A key transition day from England to the next phase north. See you then, bright and early!

Video 42 · 2 weeks ago

As Martin approaches today's lunch stop, we're treated again to the wonderful views around him. We can expect plenty more of this over the coming days.

Video 41 · 2 weeks ago

Glorious views across the Lake District on one side, and the Yorkshire Dales on the other. What a treat!

Video 40 · 2 weeks ago

Watch Martin as he passes the HALF WAY point of the entire challenge! Exactly the same distance ahead of him now, as there is behind him.

Video 39 · 2 weeks ago

Martin is passing the halfway mark today. He'll be heading 100km further north, with the Lake District to the west and the Yorkshire Dales to the east. Fingers crossed the weather holds.

Video 38 · 2 weeks ago

The end of a REALLY challenging few hours, but that's Day 7 complete! 790km cycled so far, and in terms of total elevation Martin has ascended higher than Mt. Everest. This leg has served some glorious cycle tracks and canals paths through the Pennines.

Video 37 · 2 weeks ago

On the home straight now with 10km to go. About to drop down into Lancaster, to end the day on a high. It's been a long and exhausting clib! See some of Martin's photos, below, of the amazing views captured this afternoon.

Video 36 · 2 weeks ago

Oh dear!! If you want to witness Martin in one of his most exhausted moments of the day, this is the video for you. However, after all that, it's worth it for those views, we think you'll agree.

Video 35 · 2 weeks ago

A lovely pedal down the canal path alongside the wonderful narrow boats. "7th Heaven" indeed! Be sure to take a look at some of today's photos, below, including pics of the Leeds and Liverpool canal.

Video 34 · 2 weeks ago

Martin has reach the first coffee break, just north of Warrington, about 30km into today's leg. Unfortunately his knee is playing up, so he's feeling it quite a bit this morning. New photos added below.

Video 33 · 2 weeks ago

It's Day 7, and Martin's almost at the halfway point (in terms of time). An exciting tour of Lancashire today. It may be the weekend, but that means nothing when you're eating up the miles. No rest for the wicked!

Video 32 · 2 weeks ago

Here's this evenings roundup from Martin, with another day in the bag! A severe pothole plague today, which wasn't great, but a lovely drop into Runcorn, with really good views! Check out today's photos from Cheshire and Shropshire, below. Lancashire, tomorrow!

Video 31 · 2 weeks ago

Martin has arrived in Shrewsbury, which means lunch break and a well earned rest. Those legs are getting a hammering! Several photos of Shrewsbury and the Shropshire Hills uploaded today, so check them out.

Video 30 · 2 weeks ago

Martin's GPS has failed, so he doesn't really know where he's going. Not to worry - according to the Live Tracker, below, he's still on course! Follow along to see if he manages to find lunch okay.

Video 29 · 2 weeks ago

Good morning, Shropshire. Another 130km to conquer, today. Martin is now a third of the way to John o' Groats, with 1,083km to go. Here's his morning message as he prepares for Day 6.

Video 28 · 2 weeks ago

What a day ... fast this morning, hills in the middle, and roads in a terrible condition. Plus tractors, combine harvesters, sheep ... the lot. You name it, Martin faced it today. However, despite all that, Day 5 is complete. Lancashire, tomorrow!

Video 27 · 2 weeks ago

Martin has been making good progress through Shropshire today. He's been eating up the hills. Day 5 nearly complete, only 16km to go! A huge THANK YOU again to everyone who's donated for Salisbury Women's Refuge.

Video 26 · 2 weeks ago

A short one, captured by the support team, of Martin heading off after a quick stop roadside.

Video 25 · 2 weeks ago

An exhilarating ride this morning and Martin is settings a really good pace. A great start to the day!

Video 24 · 2 weeks ago

The challenge is starting to take it's toll, as EVERYTHING aches this morning. A tough mental battle too, because it's pretty much uphill all the way to Clun, today. Check out the elevation map, below, and follow Martin live!

Video 23 · 2 weeks ago

That's another day in the bag! Tomorrow Martin embarks upon a scenic route through Herefordshire orchards and into rolling Shropshire terrain. Today's average speed: 20 km/h, Ascent: 1497m, Calories: 5017.

Video 22 · 2 weeks ago

You won't be able to hear much, because of how windy it is, but here's Martin crossing the Severn Bridge into Wales.

Video 21 · 2 weeks ago

A highlight of the day is crossing the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol. At 245ft it's a masterpiece of Victorian engineering, and perfect for any cyclists making a 1,600km trip north.

Video 20 · 2 weeks ago

As we approach the halfway mark and a well deserved lunch break, Martin is on his way to Bristol in the baking heat. Not the easiest conditions. Plus, he has a story to tell from his time in Wells.

Video 19 · 2 weeks ago

Welcome to Wells. A short break at the cathedral, the seat of the Bishop of Bath and Wells, before pushing on. Take a look at some of Martin's photos further down the page.

Video 18 · 2 weeks ago

Day 4 has arrived, and it's going to be another hot one. Martin is really feeling it in the legs this morning. The route today passes Wells and the Mendips, crosses Clifton Suspension Bridge, then heads over the Severn into Wales. A day of landmarks and changing landscapes.

Video 17 · 2 weeks ago

That's Day 3 in the bag after an unexpected road closure enforced an unfavourable route. But it's done now, the finish line has been crossed, and it's time for some well-earned R&R before Martin heads to Wales. Today's average speed: 22.1 km/h, Ascent: 1386m, Calories: 5217.

Video 16 · 2 weeks ago

Flat! Flat! It's ever so FLAT. The rural Somerset Levels are an absolute joy. 28km to go before Day 3 comes to a satisfying conclusion in Street.

Video 15 · 2 weeks ago

Martin has crossed another border as he enters the world famous festival county of Somerset. The home of cider, grand estates, cheddar cheese and an absence of hills! Hooray!

Video 14 · 2 weeks ago

Boy it's HOT! Martin's experiencing a challenging 27-degrees today in the Devonshire sunshine. Those coastal breezes are far behind him now as he heads north to Somerset (and beyond).

Video 13 · 2 weeks ago

Good morning! It’s time to head into Somerset and towards today’s destination, Street. Day 3 is about to get underway.

Video 12 · 2 weeks ago

Thank to you everyone for your kind comments and messages of support. Mart has successfully COMPLETED day 2 of his LEJOG challenge. Five and a half hours of big climbs and big descents. Today's average speed: 19.2 km/h, Ascent: 1977m, Calories: 5040.

Video 11 · 2 weeks ago

Hey folks! I'm on the top of Dartmoor. Amazing views! About 12km to go, and that'll be the end of the second day.

Video 10 · 2 weeks ago

"That wasn't funny." After a massive 400-meter ascent from Plymouth, Martin has almost reached the top of (a very windy) Dartmoor.

Video 9 · 2 weeks ago

Crossing the Tamar on the ferry. Pleased to be moving on from the challenges of the Cornwall landscape... but will things get any easier?? ONWARDS into Devon as Martin (and his jelly babies) move north.

Video 8 · 2 weeks ago

Riding into Plymouth, DOWNHILL. A pleasant and rewarding sight, towards the end to this morning's ride, before a welcome break for lunch.

Video 7 · 2 weeks ago

Onward we go! There are a LOT of steep hills on that map. Best not to think about it. Once again, thank you to everyone for your support, and hello to all of you following along at home.

Video 6 · 2 weeks ago

Day 2 is about to begin. Firstly, heading east to Plymouth then north into Dartmoor. Lots of big, long hills ahead. Track Martin live throughout the day!

Video 5 · 3 weeks ago

Day 1, Leg 1 ... COMPLETE! Now go and get that COLD PINT, Martin! A huge thank you to **everyone** for your support, and to the people of Cornwall who waved the whole group off! Donations have just exceeded £2k! FANTASTIC!

Video 4 · 3 weeks ago

"Hill, after hill, after hill..." Day 1 is **almost** complete! Check out the latest video from Martin, LIVE on the saddle. That's dedication to the cause, right there! "WE'RE DOING IT!"

Video 3 · 3 weeks ago

The first rest stop of the day (a.k.a the first coffee break) and the first update from Martin, roadside. All going well so far!

Video 2 · 3 weeks ago

Martin is about to set off! 1,611km... 1 big mission! This video was recorded 15 minutes before Martin met up with 21 other riders heading for the very tip of mainland Scotland ... just 14-days away!

Video 1 · 3 weeks ago

It begins tomorrow! After months of training, over 3,000 kilometers banked and 144 hours in the saddle, the first leg (of fourteen!) between Land's End and Fowey is just hours away.