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- 29 Jan 2020, 9:03am
- Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
- Topic: Advice needed - training programs
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2200
Re: Advice needed - training programs
I got plenty of miles in and made sure I could ride 3 successive days of 60+ miles (my expected daily mileage), and that I was “happy” riding in strong wind and heavy rain. I included lots of hill work and regular trips to the gym to strengthen my suspect back. When I arrived at the start I knew that my fitness would not let me down, and this was good psychological preparation.
- 29 Jan 2020, 8:54am
- Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
- Topic: Must stay places for LEJOG
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2414
Re: Must stay places for LEJOG
awinf wrote:We used B&Bs all the way up, my blog & diary is at https://through-the-lens.exposure.co/la ... h-the-lens
An alternative to Crask Inn is Altnaharra B&B (downhill all the way from Crask) - owners are lovely and well used to wet, muddy cyclists.
If you're heading through Moffat, Queensberry House B&B is recommended, a really nice B&B with a wonderful welcome - won't forget the welcome of a laundry basket for all our damp clothes and fresh laundry waiting for us in the morning!
Have a great trip.
Adam
+1 for Queensbury, we had a similar experience.
Difficult to find a meal after 8pm in Moffat we had to persuade local Italian to keep kitchen open till 8:30! In smaller towns in Scotland we had to make do with takeaways or Co-ops at this time of night.
- 22 Jul 2019, 9:08am
- Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
- Topic: Kit check - 11 days to go (1st August)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5379
Re: Kit check - 11 days to go (1st August)
Spare shorts (especially since you’re using chamois cream)?
- 20 Jun 2019, 3:10pm
- Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
- Topic: Another route suggestion post (sorry)
- Replies: 32
- Views: 7284
Re: Another route suggestion post (sorry)
viewtopic.php?f=22&t=121231
Try this. If no luck scroll down index to page 2 and see “My 16 Day LeJog....”
Try this. If no luck scroll down index to page 2 and see “My 16 Day LeJog....”
- 20 Jun 2019, 7:52am
- Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
- Topic: Another route suggestion post (sorry)
- Replies: 32
- Views: 7284
Re: Another route suggestion post (sorry)
ejpayne91 wrote:Thank you gents for your replies.
I will look at stopping in Okehampton as you suggest and follow your route out of Cornwall and Devon.
I’m going to try and plot the route online and will post on here, if you wouldn’t mind casting a knowledgeable eye over them.
Thanks!
I don’t have it saved on my computer but my version of this route can found here. It includes the Weston Super Mare diversion.
https://forum.cyclinguk.orig/viewtopic. ... 2&t=121231
- 4 Jun 2019, 2:13pm
- Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
- Topic: Rob's Passage
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4252
Re: Rob's Passage
It was a great route courtesy of Rob and MickF - the profile shows just how flat it was.
- 2 Jun 2019, 9:27pm
- Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
- Topic: Rob's Passage
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4252
- 29 Apr 2019, 7:51am
- Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
- Topic: Mick F route fast but safe.
- Replies: 128
- Views: 26942
Re: Mick F route fast but safe.
Jamesh wrote:
Do most people take waterproof trousers - caint say I like them!
I don’t like them either but there were two days when I was very thankful that I took them as well as waterproof overshoes and warm clothing!
- 21 Apr 2019, 8:39am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Worn tyres on brand new bike
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1202
Re: Worn tyres on brand new bike
I would report this to Trading Standards - its what this retailer deserves.
- 17 Mar 2019, 8:23am
- Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
- Topic: Iain's 2019 LeJog
- Replies: 56
- Views: 16368
Re: Iain's 2019 LeJog
londoncommuter0000 wrote:I wish I had the courage to do this.
I keep thinking that my route would end when I was either deliberately pushed off my bike by the passenger of a passing car, or else wiped out by a BMW driver as he checks Facebook whilst overtaking me at 95 mph.
If you commute by bike in London, then LeJoG would be a doddle.
- 3 Mar 2019, 12:27am
- Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
- Topic: LEJOG: would I enjoy it?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 7276
Re: LEJOG: would I enjoy it?
1982john wrote:This is something that has been on my radar to do for some time. I like the idea of the challenge but how much of the time would I be cursing the amount of traffic?
I like the look of the WIMPS route but going solo would it be advisable as a lot of it is on 'a' roads. There is perhaps the Cicerone route but that could face the opposite problem being over convoluted.
I rode solo (with back up) over approx 920 miles on a mix of A roads and back roads. I didn't have any real problems with the traffic, and wouldn't change much if I were to do it again. If you fancy it then you should definitely do it. This will probably be the most rewarding and fulfilling thing I will ever do. My route can be found if you scroll down a page or two.
- 24 Feb 2019, 8:36am
- Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
- Topic: Supplies along the way
- Replies: 36
- Views: 11395
Re: Supplies along the way
Travelling in Scotland from Moffat to Livingstone I cycled 30 miles without seeing a shop. Supplies were also hard to find in Northern Scotland. Note also that it can be difficult to get a meal after 8pm in rural areas. In Moffat which is a reasonable size town we had to ask a restaurant to keep the kitchen open until 8:30pm! However, if you stay overnight in towns or villages you should be able to stock up with food supplies on a daily basis (although energy bars might be hard to find in the very smallest places).
- 31 Jan 2019, 8:59am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Any good tips to improve pedal action
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2705
Re: Any good tips to improve pedal action
Have you tried ski socks? They’re not necessarily thick but I find them warmer than eg merino.
- 10 Sep 2018, 5:12pm
- Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
- Topic: What would you do differently?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5567
Re: What would you do differently?
PeterT wrote:I would do it for charity. So many people wanted to donate because for me it was going to be quite an achievement (and was), yet I chose not to. I could have raised quite a bit for a charity that now I am thinking of doing it again just for that reason.
I chose not do it for charity, because I didn't want the extra pressure of telling everyone I was doing it. I only told a select few family and friends beforehand. Instead, I did an organised 60 mile ride for Cancer Research a few weeks later, and asked people to sponsor me "in lieu". Its a lot easier than doing LeJog all over again!!
- 26 Aug 2018, 9:00pm
- Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
- Topic: My 16 Day LeJog May / June 2017
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9897
Re: My 16 Day LeJog May / June 2017
For me. the ride was mainly about getting safely from one end to the other. Scenery would be a bonus. I agree that if you have the time and inclination, then coming off the A9 is probably a good idea. However....I think there is a little more civilisation (food and drink, and accommodation) along the coast road. There isn't a right or wrong way - just what's best for each of us as individuals.