Debts of honour

We said that we'd like to make one last post to say thank you to all the people who made a massive difference to the odyssey. So here they are, with their websites, where appropriate.

1. Launceston Cycles - a really friendly cycle shop in Cornwall who gave us tea and coffee, in addition to sorting us out with different needs at the drop of a hat.

http://www.launcestoncycles.co.uk/

2. Old Orchard B&B in Street, Somerset - not content with fantastic cooking way beyond the usual standard (the lasagne and sticky toffee pudding were still uppermost in our minds nearly three weeks later as a tour highlight), Mr. Salmon helped out when we had a crash several miles outside Street, by acting as an impromptu taxi service. Can't recommend highly enough.

http://www.totaltravel.co.uk/link.asp?fid=629455

3. Gables B&B Worcester - a very well kept B&B, but beyond that, Janette showed her spirit by giving us a discount because it was a charity ride which we have passed on to the MS Society.

http://www.gablesbedandbreakfast.co.uk/

4. Cycle Lane, East Kilbride - the best bike shop of all the ones we came across. Stunning help at a time of real need. We're so indebted to you...

http://www.cyclelane.co.uk/

5. The Great Fridge Adventure - James and Marcus, we salute you, and continue to follow your blog. Your timing was impeccable. Go boys, go!

http://www.thegreatfridgeadventure.co.uk/

6. Bearnock Country Centre - outstanding independent hostel - exceptional value and a warm welcome. But beyond this, Donald MacLean is a complete legend for his unstinting willingness to take James to Inverness to get his bike fixed when we had run out of options.

http://www.bcclochnesshostel.co.uk/

7. Altnaharra B&B - Mandy and Lindsay run an exceptional B&B. Great cooking and big hearts. Worth a trip to the north of Scotland just to spend a night there.

http://www.altnaharra.net/

8. All of you who have read the blog and supported the MS Society financially or alternatively just by sending us texts and emails along the way. Many thanks, it meant a huge amount to us to see the totals ticking up day by day.

9. The MS Society themselves - a really good charity. Well organised, on the case, supportive. For you donors, be assured you've given well. Here's one final reminder of the charity page - you can see how the total well exceeded our original ambition, and indeed there are £300 pounds of offline donations as well.

http://beatms.mssociety.org.uk/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=873&frsid=611

10. Martin would like to say a particular thanks to his colleagues at Acacia Avenue. For a small company to release one person for a whole summer is a big deal, but they did so with generosity and great spirit. Thank you team, it's hugely appreciated.

11. Thank you to our family/families. We felt fully supported by all of you throughout the trip, and we must make a special note of saluting Bob and Sally Jennings and Alison Girdwood for coping with the dirty, smelly invasions into your homes and for being brilliant hosts to us.

12. And finally, but mostly, to our partners, Suzy, Michela and Fiona. Many thanks to you all for your love and support throughout, and a particular note of thanks to Fiona for meeting us at John o'Groats and driving us back to Inverness in the minibus.