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by Wheeledwidewebb
26 Apr 2021, 5:14pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Seeking companionship for LEJOG in mid-may 2021
Replies: 6
Views: 1820

Re: Seeking companionship for LEJOG in mid-may 2021

Um, maybe May is not a very popular time for LEJoG'ers :(
by Wheeledwidewebb
31 Dec 2020, 7:23pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Newbie cyclist doing LEJOG 2021
Replies: 24
Views: 3540

Re: Newbie cyclist doing LEJOG 2021

Geoffroid wrote:I would recommend the west coast of Scotland. The ride from Carlisle to Ardrossan is nice and quiet (north of Carlisle we cycled on a track to the west of the M6). Then take a ferry from Ardrossan to Arran, cycle to the top of Arran and then a ferry back to the mainland and up to Oban (the road near Oban is a bit busy but there is a cycle path of sorts).


Good to hear, I'm thinking of a LEJoG in 2021 and the West Coast route looks preferable to me.
by Wheeledwidewebb
24 Dec 2020, 5:24pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: 2021 LEJOG
Replies: 156
Views: 16843

Re: 2021 LEJOG

Agreed, it has got me planning as well

Merry Christmas.
by Wheeledwidewebb
10 Feb 2019, 5:24pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Cape wrath to Kingsgate
Replies: 10
Views: 13146

Re: Cape wrath to Kingsgate

I live in Broadstairs and I wouldn’t rule out riding it with someone else.

Cannot do this year though.
by Wheeledwidewebb
16 Dec 2018, 7:35pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Lejog for wimps please- or am I on my own? ( merged )
Replies: 2051
Views: 188828

Re: Lejog for wimps please- or am I on my own? ( merged )

Just an observation, but this event is referred to by the organisers as a ‘race’.

Any insurance you have will need to include cover for you participating in racing events, no?
by Wheeledwidewebb
13 Dec 2018, 2:00pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Trailer users experience sought
Replies: 37
Views: 11297

Re: Trailer users experience sought

Vorpal wrote:II do recommend avoiding segregated routes with a trailer. Barriers can be a hassle. Kissing gates designed to accomodate a bicycle don't include space for a trailer! Nor do chicanes and various other obstructions.


That’s exactly what concerns me.

Still I’m gonna have a go with mine on a mini-tour :D
by Wheeledwidewebb
9 Dec 2018, 7:52am
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Trailer users experience sought
Replies: 37
Views: 11297

Re: Trailer users experience sought

I really do appreciate the opinions of everyone on this little matter and it is very clear to me that the use of a trailer is a decision that only the individual can make.

There are times when I might regret using it, there are times that I’m glad I’m using it.

Seems that one needs to try it out and then decide, so that is exactly what I will do, I trial mini-tour to be able to make first-hand decisions.

It took the various points of view expressed on this thread for me to understand that.

Thanks everyone, your efforts in replying have not been wasted, I am very grateful.
by Wheeledwidewebb
7 Dec 2018, 5:29pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Trailer users experience sought
Replies: 37
Views: 11297

Re: Trailer users experience sought

I know you have all been waiting for my decision :lol:

Going with the pannier option I reckon.

You can all sleep easy again.

Thanks for your thoughts.
by Wheeledwidewebb
5 Dec 2018, 12:22pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Trailer users experience sought
Replies: 37
Views: 11297

Re: Trailer users experience sought

Thanks for the opinions and information everyone.

The wheelchair width issue for cycle path barriers does make me feel a little better about likely hassle, thats for sure :)
by Wheeledwidewebb
5 Dec 2018, 6:05am
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Trailer users experience sought
Replies: 37
Views: 11297

Trailer users experience sought

I’ll try to keep this brief. I have read other trailer type questions on here but my situation might be slightly different.

I bought a CF trailer a couple of years ago and haven’t used it so I fancy using it for a JOGLE.

Importantly,
I do not need the extra carrying ability of a trailer, I just fancy using it.
I have panniers available as well that I could (maybe should) use instead.
The extra weight and drag of a trailer uphill does not concern me.
The logistical complications getting a trailer/bike to and from start/finish does not concern me.

However what does concern me is the likely hassle when it comes to urban areas (though I will try to avoid) and general width restrictions and the like of cycle paths. Also I read lots of accounts of single track roads in Scotland and it worries me that a trailer would give me an extra headache on these.

I’m planning on using the Arran route to avoid Glasgow & Edinburgh but I’m sure I cannot avoid all busy parts and the potential faffing required really worries me.

So those who have done it using a trailer, is it really worth it, my using the trailer just because I can, is it as idiotic as it sounds?

Cheers peeps.
by Wheeledwidewebb
4 Dec 2018, 9:52pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Cape wrath to Kingsgate
Replies: 10
Views: 13146

Re: Cape wrath to Kingsgate

Did you ever ride this route 'molzor'

I am thinking of a very similar thing and would be interested to hear of your experience or at least if you found an agreeable route.
by Wheeledwidewebb
26 Nov 2017, 4:26pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Frame bracket for D lock?
Replies: 9
Views: 837

Re: Frame bracket for D lock?

thirdcrank wrote:I appreciate you have asked about a frame bracket, but if you have a pannier rack, that's somewhere else to consider eg:-

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Abus-Ugh-Rack- ... B000P1PZMC


Just bear in mind that you cannot have a pannier fitted at the same time though.
by Wheeledwidewebb
13 Sep 2016, 5:54pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Tours library?
Replies: 5
Views: 585

Re: Tours library?

Well that's pretty grim, does nobody know if they have a new home?
by Wheeledwidewebb
15 Mar 2013, 2:30pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Edge 800 will soon be bits of broken plastic.
Replies: 22
Views: 2184

Re: Edge 800 will soon be bits of broken plastic.

I am totally sorted now.

Garmin maps gone off the E800, replaced by OSM so they match the mapping used by Ridewithgps.com and various others (BRT included).

Routes now designed with RWGPS because I find it so much easier to edit routes with it than I do with BRT.

Same OSM mapping installed on PC for Basecamp and Mapsource so that I can do bits and bobs offline if I need to.

Happy bunny.

As always, other peoples opinions, pointers, and guidance on here have helped me towards my inner calm. Thank you everyone.