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We’re Coming Home… We’re Coming Home!

Friday, May 1st, 2009

They say the last 5% of any trip is the most dangerous and believe us the wind and gails on the way up from Dun Loghaire to Holywood stood as testimony to that addage. After over 4000 miles of tarmac and dirt we are finally back in Holywood, at the Green House.

To say at this point we are exhausted is an understatement and the thought of our own homes, beds and particularly bathrooms is heavenly. Family are glad to see us and we are certainly glad to see them… time to sign off now and spend some time with loved ones. We’ll be back blogging after the weekend with pic updates and lots more… must rest, thanks everybody, going to collapse now!

Tags: Blogging, Cadiz, Charity, Fundraiser, Holywood, Home Coming, Motorbike, Sky Developments, Supporters, Trip, Wrong Way Round
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We’re Definately Back in Britain

Friday, May 1st, 2009

Well here we are, back in Britain. familiar roads, number plates and ice cream vans. Sterling required. Managed to cover a few miles yesterday afternoon after arriving in portsmouth, crashed in Lichfield last night and today we’re blasting through Wales to Holyhead to get our early afternoon crossing to Dun Loaghaire. Thens it’s a run from South to Northern Ireland in time for tea… or something like that… if we arrive in Holywood, NI on Sunday bedragled and broken don’t be surprised.

It’s been a long hard 15 days so far but it has been fabulous… 4200 miles in 15 days, that works out at about 295 miles a day… not bad going maybe we could give Charley & Ewan a run for their money! Thanks as always to all our supporters and sponsors, you are all legends!

Thanks Shean Dickson Merrick

Thanks Bell Architects

Mr Whippy

Tags: Blogging, Britain, Charity, Fields of Life, Fundraiser, Holywood, Last, Legs, Motorbike, Sky Developments, Sponsors, Support, Supporters, Wrong Way Round
Posted in Alan Says..., Stephen Says... |

Homeward Bound… Au Revoir Paris

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

And thats it, today’s our last day on the continent before returning to old blighty. Paris to Le Harve today then the ferry and it’s all nearly over. Just a short scoot through mainland UK and we’re home… Mixed feeling all round after such a grueling but exhilarating trip! Thanks to everybody who has supported us, we hope we have managed to give you all a mention in our road side blogging. None of this would have been possible without the masses of support we have received from everybody at home and along the way!

More anecdotes to tell than could ever be blogged and loads more great pics for home! Let’s hope we finish our last legs when we’re on our last legs! By the way… anybody noticing marked similarities in most of the pictures of Alan… there seems to be a common culinary theme!

Thanks Ardell

Thanks Choux Choux

The Healthy Option

Tags: Au Reviore, Bound, Followers, Holywood, Homeward, Iphone, journey, Motorbikes, Paris, Tweets, Twitter, Wordpress, Wrong Way Round
Posted in Alan Says..., Stephen Says... |

Parisian Craic To Ease The Aches

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

It would be a crime to finish our journey without having taken in some of the Parisian culture on our way through. A big city feel very odd after so much time tripping through continental rural villages and scenic country roads but the buzz is great. We both reckon that the last few legs to get here on the way down from Cadiz have been the most trying of our journey so far so terra firma for a day or so is delightful.

These are the last few days for us so some Parisian banter will be gratefully welcomed before we get back on the road for the final stretch. Thanks everybody who is following and supporting us on this monumental journey for the two barmy builder from Northern Ireland.

Window Dancer

Robin Hood

Piano Man

Tags: craic, Fun, Fundraiser, Holywood, Motorbike, Night, Out, Paris, Sky Developments, Wrong Way Round
Posted in Alan Says..., Stephen Says... |

On Route to Barcelona… Viva Espania

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Rest over, back on the road again, now heading at a rate of knots in the general direction of Barcelona. A quick stop in Valencia will get Richard from Hemsec the orange he has requested and then it will be some serious tarmac time until we reach Spain’s cultural capital for another short rest. We’re starting to feel the pressure getting back on the bikes after our previous rest stop as our muscles readjust to a battering daily.

We’ll only be having a short pit stop in Barcelona and then the next big target ahead is Paris… Gotta keep the heads down and get back into the rhythm… thanks to all our sponsors!

Thanks PJ Lynch

Thanks Groucott Moore

Thanks Bell Chem

Tags: Barcelona, Cadiz, Charity, Followers, Friends, Fundraiser, Holywood, journey, Motorbikes, Paris, Rest, Spanish, Thanks, Valencia
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Watch Out France, Here We Come!

Saturday, April 18th, 2009

Big day today, our last hours in the UK before we ferry to France and better weather we hope. So far so good but we’re both starting to feel some twinges and cramps… maybe this wasn’t such a good idea after all! Well too late now!

As you can see from the pics we are using some extremely advanced navigational systems that Alan is overseeing, as for myself… well I think my pic says it all!

Better make a move and get this show on the road but a quick thanks to our marketing consultant Chris Campbell at Definite Vision who has been assisting us with our digital tech issues over the last few days and also Vincent & Jackie at Ceramica, providers of the finest tiles in North Down if not all of Northern Ireland.

Thanks Definite Vision

Thanks Ceramica

Tags: Blogging, camping, Ceramica, Definite, Fields of Life, First Day Of Trip Sky Wrong Way Round, Followers, Fundraiser, Holywood, Motorbike, Motorbikes, Sponsors, Support, Vision
Posted in Stephen Says... |

Watch Out Britain, Here We Are!

Friday, April 17th, 2009

Hello Everybody. We are now back on the bloggosphere, twittersphers and emailsphere (if there is such a thing). Due to some minor technical issues we have been off the radar but we are now all sorted. Our trip has got off to a fairly soggy start with non stop rain during the Holywood to Holyhead leg on Wednesday 15th and the Holyhead to Brecon leg yesterday wasn’t a whole lot better… but our spirits are high and the best thing is the closer we get to Cadiz the better the weather will get - Hopefully!!

Next stop ferry, then mild, clement France for some real bike riding!

So here goes with a plug for the sponsor that sent us on our way from Holywood on leg one - Octagon Design, our design company of choice and designers of this fantastic website. Cheers Damien & Ray and thanks for all the hard work!

Thanks Octagon, Open You're Eyes Stephen

Monkey Says... Monkey Does...

Tags: Cadiz, Charity, Design, Fields of Life, Fundraiser, Holywood, Motorbike, Octagon, Sky Developments, Trip, Wales, Wrong Way Round
Posted in Alan Says..., Stephen Says... |

Great Success at ‘Spanish Night’ Fundraiser

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

Sky’s Wrong Way Round Charity fundraiser at TAPS2, Cotton Court, Belfast on Monday 30th March 2009 was a roaring success. Over 70 people attending the exclusive ‘Spanish Night’ and enjoyed delicious tapas, flamenco dancing, authentic live Spanish music and a range of exciting fundraising activities.

The Wrong Way Round team would like to thank everybody who attended, particularly those who pledge donations, bought raffle tickets and took part in the charity auction on the night. The support of everybody who took the time to join us is greatly appreciated.

Tags: Cadiz, Charity, Fundraiser, Holywood, Motorbike, Night, Sky Developments, Spanish, Trip, Wrong Way Round
Posted in Fundraising Events |

Viva Espania

Friday, March 13th, 2009

spanish-night011 You may have stumbled upon this site as a link from our recent e-mailout promoting our ‘Spanish Night’ fundraiser at TAPS 2, Cotton Court, on Monday 30th March 2009. This is sure to be a lively affair with Spanish Dancers tripping the light fantastic, authentic cuisine, a live spanish band and no doubt plenty of Rioja flowing.

We are also encouraging those attending to bring their own instruments for some live jam sessions with our professional Spanish musicians! Buy a ticket and grab your guitar, sax or even the spoons then come along and join us.

We will also have exciting auction prizes including a track day from Race School Ireland and exclusive items donated by several motor sport stars.

So don’t wait… CALL US NOW on 02890 427000 or email katrina@skydevelopments.com to book your tickets for the event and help build schools in Uganda with the Wrong Way Round team!

Tickets £30 (Limited number of tickets available) Money raised in support of Wrong Way Round/Fields of Life Charity Campaign to raise money to build a school in Uganda

Tags: Cadiz, Charity, Fundraiser, Holywood, Motorbike, Night, Spanish, Trip
Posted in Fundraising Events |

Builders, Bikes & Bulldozers

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

In their own inimitable style Stephen & Alan made an entrance at the Launch of their latest housing project in Newtownards. Ever keen to publicise their upcoming Wrong Way Round Charity Trip across Europe both directors of Sky Developments arrived in full BMW MotorRad gear on their beloved BMW GS-1200’s.

The guest of honour, Northern Ireland assembly minister Margaret Ritchie MLA might have been somewhat puzzled at the spectacle of the two swapping their skid lids for hard hats as they dismounted has she not been made aware of the Charity Trip at a previous meeting.

Suffice to say that Stephen & Alan’s shameless promotion of their upcoming trip succeeded in gaining addition supporters from the 30 or so invited guests who attended the groundbreaking ceremony including the minister and Jim Shannon MLA.

Alan Swaps His Skid Lid For His Hard Hat

Stephen & Alan swap skid lids for hard hats!

Tags: Cadiz, Charity, Fundraiser, Holywood, Motorbike, Night, Sky Developments, Trip, Wrong Way Round
Posted in Wrong Way Round Campaign Updates |