The VC’s blog: JoGLE Day 2: Helmsdale to Inverness

We left Helmsdale around 0815, straight on to the A9 for Inverness. As in the west of Scotland, there is one road in and out. This is the first time I have been on the A9 and it is absolutely delightful. It hugs the coast all the way down to Golspie, via Brora and other …

Nottingham Life Cycle in pictures: on the road

More pictures from the Life Cycle, including some on the spot repairs, and why a decent support team makes all the difference.                                                                

The Nottingham Life Cycle in pictures

Our riders have not only been busy doing us proud on their mammoth ride, they’ve also taken plenty of photographs.  Here’s a selection of them so far.                                                         …

JoGLE Blog: D Day Minus 1

We are finally on the move, though not yet in the saddle. After a morning of final checks, answering emails, signing letters and clearing my desk, we set off for Birmingham Airport and a flight to Inverness. It was really nice to have a farewell party turn out at the Trent Building, including Clare Anderton …

The Nottingham Life Cycle Daily

In this, the first of the Nottingham Life Cycle video diaries, the important question: did we pack the Vice-Chancellor’s bike?

JoGLE, D-Day minus 2: the Vice-Chancellor’s Blog

48 hours until the Life Cycle team sets off on leg one from John O’Groats. Planning is more or less complete, although last minute bits and pieces that might make the journey just a little easier are still being bought. My last training run was on Sunday. That’s it until I get back in the …