Many thanks today go to Mike Costin of Listers Worcester Audi who has kindly loaned us a VW Tourag for our support vehicle. Perfect size and fit for our needs with all the kit we need to take! It is very generous of Worcester Audi to support us in this way and he and they get our heartfelt thanks.

Final preparations today and collection of bikes, kit and equipment ready for a 6am start tomorrow when we drive up to the north of Scotland - we will get a good idea of just how far it is I am sure...