01-09-2006, 06:44 PM
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Jane completes 3,700 mile ride
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Jane Tomlinson has completed her nine-week, 3,700 miles Ride Across America, six years after being told she had six months left to live.
Mother of three, Jane, who suffers from terminal cancer, rode into New York's Battery Park and into the arms of her waiting husband Mike and young son.
An emotional Mrs Tomlinson said: "I'm just relieved it's over."
She has faced repeated attacks by dogs, strong winds and temperatures of more than 100F as she cycled from San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge in what is thought to be the greatest endurance feat yet attempted by someone with terminal cancer.
Just two days ago her supporters considered calling off the rest of the ride as the 42-year-old's condition worsened and it looked like she would have to be taken to hospital.
On finishing the ride, she admitted: "I thought it was going to be a bit of an adventure but it turned out to be a bit of an ordeal. It was very difficult. But it's just good to be here."
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A truly magnificent acheivement for her and her dedication to Charity Causes .. defininately a case for a Damehood, imo 
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