A minibus took them into Thurso where they found a suitable snipe named Kittiwake belonging to John Shearer.
Alan Shearer was too prickly, Nigel Mansell too dull.
Before kick-off famous spoon bender Uri had predicted a 2-1 Newcastle victory, with Alan Shearer scoring with a penalty.
By the midway point both Colin Shearer and James Melville had punctured reducing the chasing bunch to 4 riders.
In fact, Shearer is seen by many to be the perfect embodiment of the nation.
Kyra Sedgewick may be starring in The Closer on TNT these days, but she made her debut on Another World as Julia Shearer.
Scented candles in beautiful colored mugs are available form Shearer Hill Farm.
Shearer played his part by putting the magpies in the lead from the penalty spot.