Cycling UK Forum

Thank you all for the replies and advice, certainly lots to think about/plan .

@robgul thanks for the link, very useful.

It's good to know that the major cities are ok to navigate on the bike and I will certainly take on board the option to go in May where it can be quieter/cheaper. I have stayed in Premier Inns before and hear they are very bike friendly.

@rareposter would you say accommodation/amenities are better near busier routes?

Hello,

As the title of this post suggests I'm looking to undertake the fabled Le Jog for the first time (at some point next year) and looking for some help on a few things.

A bit of background-I have a road bike so will need to stick solely to the road. I'm looking at a 10 day option of Le Jog but willing to go as long as 14 if necessary. I want to avoid major busy roads (where possible) or at least stick to them for the shortest period time but also don't want to be following canal paths all the way. Accommodation wise I'm looking into the Youth Hostel/B & B option. Being from Scotland I should be OK getting places to stay there, so I would really be looking for places to stay in England.

From what I've seen online the 10 day option looks like busy or heavily trafficked roads are a necessity. Has anyone done this on a quieter route?
Similarly if a 10 day quiet option is unlikely are there any routes (specifically in England) that you would recommend? I would be looking to cycle between c70-c100 miles per day. Are there any routes/places I should avoid? i.e. I've seen Manchester and Glasgow as places to avoid (route wise). For when I reach Scotland I have seen routes that go either East or West. Does going either way add considerable distance? I would like to go via Edinburgh if at all possible.

For anyone who has done a B&B option what was the rough price of this? I'm looking to stay fairly budget but not camp (hats off to those that do, I would be far too tired to ever contemplate that).

Any help or advice at all would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,