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by Nickeveson
11 Oct 2021, 1:46pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Return of the WIMPS
Replies: 50
Views: 5052

Re: Return of the WIMPS

Will give you the details once I have the exact route...and will welcome your company
by Nickeveson
10 Oct 2021, 2:16pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Return of the WIMPS
Replies: 50
Views: 5052

Re: Return of the WIMPS

That would be good Puffin. We can arrange that I'm sure
by Nickeveson
4 Oct 2021, 7:14pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Return of the WIMPS
Replies: 50
Views: 5052

Re: Return of the WIMPS

We set off on 25 June 2022 from JOG, hoping to arrive at LE on 10 July
by Nickeveson
1 Oct 2021, 7:00pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Return of the WIMPS
Replies: 50
Views: 5052

Re: Return of the WIMPS

Tyres are pumped up, at least 3 of the original Wimps have signed up to ride this one, another is a possible. In addition some of the others are going to guest ride certain sections...its all systems go!
by Nickeveson
28 Sep 2021, 9:04pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Return of the WIMPS
Replies: 50
Views: 5052

Re: Return of the WIMPS

Love this post by Puffin! It did make me chuckle. On my last day of Wimps lejog I made a promise to myself that this challenge was completed, I was an End to Ender so I would NEVER try and do it again.....but 3+ years later the painful bits are forgotten....and again I am riding it!
by Nickeveson
25 Sep 2021, 12:57pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Return of the WIMPS
Replies: 50
Views: 5052

Re: Return of the WIMPS

The OP posted it just to let people know that the Wimps are doing a ride...nothing more, nothing less.
You posted that it is a bit premature....I disagree! God willing the ones that have said they want to do it will do it. You talk about the age thing which I find strange...as let's be honest a youngster starting next week could be dead by then!
by Nickeveson
24 Sep 2021, 9:44pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Return of the WIMPS
Replies: 50
Views: 5052

Re: Return of the WIMPS

Strange question......Mick F helped us with planning and rode part of a stage with us but he was never one of the Wimps, he was a guest rider ( and a very welcome one....a lovely fella) with us
by Nickeveson
23 Sep 2021, 7:18pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Return of the WIMPS
Replies: 50
Views: 5052

Return of the WIMPS

Back in 2018 you may remember that the WIMPS rode lejog. In fact the link carried forwards over 130 pages...possibly one of the longest threads ever to feature on here.
Well, good news....they are back! A few of the original WIMPS are riding a Jogle in 2022. Keep an eye on here and we will post info for you to follow us....in case you missed us last time
by Nickeveson
20 Sep 2020, 7:35pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: What bike for loaded touring ? ( LeJoG + other tours )
Replies: 25
Views: 2481

Re: What bike for loaded touring ? ( LeJoG + other tours )

Butterfly bars on my Dawes Karakum, 12 hand positions I think
by Nickeveson
15 Sep 2020, 4:44pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Starting LeJog wimps route this Sept...
Replies: 16
Views: 1612

Re: Starting LeJog wimps route this Sept...

Paul, cannot beat a drop of Buckie!
by Nickeveson
13 Sep 2020, 6:09pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: crab hand
Replies: 16
Views: 2190

Re: crab hand

As Paulatic said hands and fingers pain may well be exacerbated by the gloves. I ditched mine after the first hour of each ride, and did shake out my wrists on a regular basis
by Nickeveson
13 Sep 2020, 6:07pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Which part of you hurts most on a LEJOG?
Replies: 10
Views: 1185

Re: Which part of you hurts most on a LEJOG?

A good saddle (Brooks B17)and sudocrem helped me.....
I found the most painful part was my wrists and hands....every few miles I shuck them out.
by Nickeveson
11 Sep 2020, 9:59pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Starting LeJog wimps route this Sept...
Replies: 16
Views: 1612

Re: Starting LeJog wimps route this Sept...

You are right, it was Drummochter! As I mentioned on the ride, I will follow you.....you seem to know where we are with that Lezyne.
The Garmin boys lost out, so on your advice a Lezyne now sits on my bars
by Nickeveson
11 Sep 2020, 5:45pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Starting LeJog wimps route this Sept...
Replies: 16
Views: 1612

Re: Starting LeJog wimps route this Sept...

Be careful coming down from Schlodt summit, the path is good but one bridge may catch you out, a quick left bend!
by Nickeveson
11 Sep 2020, 5:45pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Starting LeJog wimps route this Sept...
Replies: 16
Views: 1612

Re: Starting LeJog wimps route this Sept...

Be careful coming down from Schlodt summit, the path is good but one bridge may catch you out, a quick left bend!