Stryker Corporation is a leader in the worldwide orthopaedic market and is one of the world’s largest medical device companies. Stryker delivers results through a wide range of capabilities including joint replacements, trauma, spine and micro implant systems, orthobiologics, powered surgical instruments, surgical navigation systems, endoscopic products as well as patient handling and emergency medical equipment. Stryker are our principal equipment sponsors on this trip and without them, it would not be possible (not to mention the very excellent hips they made for us!) They are also listed in the Sunday Times 100 best companies to work for. Special thanks to Laurence Hipkin and Elizabeth McGivern for their support and hard work.
We honestly cannot reccomend Cycle Logic in Helston highly enough and thank Steve and the team for their patience and expertise in helping us find the right tools for the job and making them fit our slightly unusual requirements! It is refreshing to work with a business where the primary motivation seems to be genuine enthusiasm for their subject, rather than shifting boxes.
Active Colour are quality Lithographic printers, based in Pool, Cornwall. With over 150 years of experience across the team, they can always be relied on for a high quality, flexible and good value service. We'd like to thank Mike, Nathan and the team for their support on this venture and look forward to working woth them again in the future.
Bude Holiday Park offers spacious camping pitches and a wide variety of caravan accommodation to choose from. The holiday park is designed specifically for families offering adequate facilities to keep the whole family occupied throughout their stay.Thanks to Andreas and the Christopheros family for their generous support.
Torrent Walk Cottages are 3 self-catering holiday cottages near Dolgellau, Snowdonia, North Wales - ideal for families with pets, walking holidays and mountain biking.
Access to extensive garden,grounds and river meadow
. World-Class Mountain Bike course and Go-Ape activity in Coed y Brenin Forest
. Local Golf Course and White Water Rafting
. Pony Trekking nearby
. 15 minutes from Cambrian coast - beautiful beaches
. Private fishing available
. Young Children welcome - ideal for family vacation with pets
. beautiful walks along The Mawddach Trail
. All Properties Non-Smoking
. Magnificent views of Cader Idris, Lake & sea fishing
. Ideal for walking groups, outdoor enthusiasts and mountain biker. Thanks to Hilary Richards for her amazing generosity. 
Accomodation Scotland offer a choice of holiday homes in Wick, Caithness.The holiday homes and apartments are centrally located so perfect for visiting all the tourist attractions in Caithness and are only a short walk from Wick's shops and restaurants.
Each of our homes are furnished and equipped to a high standard so you can be sure that you will not be disappointed with your holiday home or apartment. Thank you to Donald Campbell for his hospitality and generosity.
Kidron House Hotel is a new executive villa style hotel located on the outskirts of Irvine in Dreghorn. We are ideally located for Irvine, Prestwick Airport, Troon and many surrounding areas.
Family owned and run, Kidron has been carefully furnished to maintain the character of the house and comfortable residence. Thanks to John and Danielle Macinnes for their generosity and hospitality.
Morangie B & B (3 stars) is situated in Tain, Ross-shire, 40 minutes north of Inverness on the nearby A9, and is a good stopping off place if you are going to or coming from Orkney. From us you can travel about the Highlands of Scotland - many of our visitors stay for a few days and use our B&B as a base to explore, travelling north to Dornoch Cathedral and Dunrobin Castle, or driving up to Wick and Thurso; going west to Strathpeffer, Ullapool, Lochinver or Shin Falls; or visiting Inverness, Culloden Battlefied or Loch Ness to the south. You come home each night to a comfortable and welcoming room with the prospect of an excellent breakfast the next morning. We now have wireless internet access available for guests. Thanks to Tricia for her generous hospitality. 
Inverbann Bed and Breakfast is situated at the "Gateway to the Glens" Inverbann offers the unique Combination of first class accommodation in a quiet residential area, and a friendly relaxed atmosphere that only a family run bed and breakfast can provide. Perfect base for exploring the world famous Antrim Coast Road , a scene of outstanding natural beauty. This road winds through and Nine Sister Glens of Antrim, through Glenarm and Cushendall and up as far as Ballycastle, Portrush and the Giant's Causeway. Thank you to Joy Scott for her support and generosity.
York Cottage is ideal for a peaceful break or as a base to enjoy the great outdoors in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty just outside Bristol. The guest house accommodation is just 20 minutes drive from Bristol and Weston-super-Mare with Bath, Wells and the Cheddar Gorge and Somerset coast also on the doorstep. This 16th Century home has been lovingly restored to provide modern B&B facilities, whilst retaining its unique charm and character, and is said to be the oldest house in Lower Langford. Thank you to Bridget for her kind hospitality and we very much look forward to trying her Olympic breakfast!
Pant Teg Bed & Breakfast Llety Pant Teg B and B is a family run Bed and Breakfast set in the leafy village of Tregarth on the outskirts of Bangor between Bethesda and Llanberis. Today the manse has been completely upgraded and tastefully renovated keeping many original features. Facilities include: ensuite Hydromassage Steam Cabins and Jacuzzi bathroom,3 top quality Double / twin rooms with en-suite / private facilities, Private dining area, Guest conservatory lounge, Ample off road parking, Wireless Broadband,Drying room, Secure bike storage and 32 inch LCD Freeview TVs in each bedroom. Thank you to Bryan and Catrin for their generous hospitality.
Drynachan is at the heart of the Highlands, Skye to the west, Cairngorms to the east, Caithness and Sutherland to the north, Ben Nevis and Glencoe to the south. Drynachan makes an ideal touring base for the Highlands. Thank you to Neville and Sonia Robbins for their kind hospitality.