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Jane's latest challenge is to cycle from Rome to Leeds, a 2,500 miles journey. Husband Mike writes a daily diary of the trip. Day 34 - Solihull to Ashbourne.

See the full diary and bike route.

A good ride today of 65 miles which has taken the total ridden to 1800. Plans are beginning to gather momentum for the finish on Monday. Both cyclists now looked tired. Despite the close proximity to the finish it still feels someway to home. That may be because Sunday they have to traverse Snake Pass and Monday Holme Moss.

With the atmosphere of Ashbourne one of euphoria after England's victory a quick tea at the fish bar was taken.

It's sad to report that everyone was in bed for 9pm. There may be a pre-conception that it's just one big party on the road but the reality is far removed. The whole ride is done in a professional manner.

It's almost certain that the fund raising will reach £150,000 before Monday's finish which is just astonishing. Without any commercial backers it means practically all the donations.

Perhaps the saddest part about Monday is our daughter Rebecca will miss the finish as she has a GCSE examination.

See the full diary and the bike route.