We're leaving on a jet plane.....

Well the time is now. Our bags are packed. The posse ecosse is leaving tomorrow.

No stone has been left unturned, no list left unticked, nothing left to chance and we're as well organised as 2 not very organised can be!

Big thank you to everyone who has sent a supportive message - it's been much appreciated.

I'm swinging between excitment and nervousness. The journey to get here has been amazing. The people that have been part of the journey have been fantastic and incredibly supportive from both our partners, the posse, the people who have been there with physical or verbal support, to the folk that we've met on the route. It's been superb and thank you all.

We've formed a great team that will be tested in every way. There is no doubt that the challenge that lies ahead will push us to the extreme. Whilst I'm so excited that the time to head off has arrived I'm equally sad that this part of the journey is coming to an end. It's been uplifting.

So on to South Africa. We arrive on friday morning and no doubt the rest of the daytime will be spent re-building the bikes, sorting out kit and getting aclimatised. On Friday evening we'll be sporting our scottish rugby jerseys at the International welcome party. The calm before the storm.

My bike bag weighs an absolute tonne so who knows what they will say in the airport tomorrow. Mum's cake is in with the bike......

So we'll blog when we can which will hopefully be regularly so keep checking back here and see what's happening in the Cape Epic 2010.

It's time - see you on the other side.....