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by brother nathaneil
2 Jun 2011, 1:53pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: JOGLE June/July 2011
Replies: 9
Views: 1111

Re: JOGLE June/July 2011

Cheers PP, I'm sure it'll be fine! :shock: I just can't think of anything else!

I think I'll have to spend the next three weeks doing the final touches and polishing my beach buggy ready for when I get back...
I won't be cycling anywhere for a couple of weeks after this :) ... I made a promised to myself.
by brother nathaneil
2 Jun 2011, 1:22pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: JOGLE June/July 2011
Replies: 9
Views: 1111

Re: JOGLE June/July 2011

vernon wrote:Stop flapping and relax. :D

I know I'm flapping... I just can't help it.
When will the worry pass?
In a week?
When I leave the house?
When I get to John O'Groats?
Please don't tell me "At Land's End" :shock:

Breath, aaaaaaaaand relax :lol:
by brother nathaneil
2 Jun 2011, 9:44am
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: JOGLE June/July 2011
Replies: 9
Views: 1111

Re: JOGLE June/July 2011

‎3 weeks tomorrow I'll be travelling to Edinburgh. On the Saturday I'll be heading from Edinburgh to John O'Groats and on the Sunday I start the ride.... 965 Miles all the way down to Land’s End.
With the promise of more corporate sponsorship, my total's close to £9,200... I'm getting close to my £10,000 target...

I'm really feeling the worry now!!! Normal course of events I know, but even though I expected it, it's a horrible feeling.
Anyway, with the worry comes the doubt. Please check my route one more time to make sure I've not REALLY cocked up.

Thanks in advance... I'm starting to feel sick just thinking of it :lol:
by brother nathaneil
1 Jun 2011, 8:28am
Forum: On the road
Topic: Scary things
Replies: 24
Views: 1628

Re: Scary things

thelawnet wrote:When it passed I saw what it had happened - it was a K-reg Renault full of youths, and as such, the engine noise when revved is rather less refined than a more modern vehicle.


Because it was full of youths :shock:
I'm not sure, but I don't think the age of the driver would have made the engine sound any more scary :roll:
Does it matter that it was full of youths?
by brother nathaneil
30 May 2011, 12:05pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Chain wear
Replies: 92
Views: 110545

Re: Chain wear

Ayesha wrote:Why pay nine quid for some fiddly piece of aparatus when a 12" steel rule is in Poundland?

How much? :)
by brother nathaneil
26 May 2011, 3:05pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Shock! Horror! The latest.
Replies: 8
Views: 621

Re: Shock! Horror! The latest.

Jonty wrote:Cheryl Cole has been dropped from the US The X Factor!
jonty

Well well Jonty,
Considering you're supposed to be someone with a disinterest and apathy towards "who's doing what in celeb world" (see viewtopic.php?f=15&t=51432&p=427508#p427508) you are well informed!!!
Are you reading Hello Magazine at the doctors or what?
:D :D :D
by brother nathaneil
16 May 2011, 5:30pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: JOGLE 2nd July 2011
Replies: 10
Views: 855

Re: JOGLE 2nd July 2011

I leave on the Sunday before you. My trainings going so bad that you'll probably catch me up!!!

Not long now is it??? My nerves are shot at the thought of it :shock:

I'm going via Lizzard Point (http://5blokes-end2end.weebly.com/the-route.html day 13 link)...
I figured that if I was going to cycle 900 miles anyway then I may as well cycle 950 miles just to say I'd done top and bottom as well as JOG and LE but each to their own.
by brother nathaneil
15 May 2011, 2:08pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Football Bores
Replies: 120
Views: 6476

Re: Football Bores

Sorry Nutsey, after that, I'd definitely rather talk about football!!!
by brother nathaneil
12 May 2011, 10:32pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Football Bores
Replies: 120
Views: 6476

Re: Football Bores

Ben acre wrote:Even treated like and odd ball
Nah, the "odd balls" are the rugby fans :lol:
I'm a fan of all sport to be honest, my wife says I'd watch tiddly-winks if it was on sky sports... Mind you, VERY technical game :lol:
by brother nathaneil
12 May 2011, 9:38pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Football Bores
Replies: 120
Views: 6476

Re: Football Bores

R_nger wrote:Okay, I have a confession...I am a footieholic.

I sleep, eat, drink, watch, play and talk football. What a bore :wink: :D
Me too.
The thing that really makes me laugh is the general thought on this thread, of the "Tribal Football Fan" being an oaf whilst spouting how much better us cyclists are than them football fans.
Sounds very tribal to me!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
by brother nathaneil
12 May 2011, 8:57am
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: JOGLE June/July 2011
Replies: 9
Views: 1111

Re: JOGLE June/July 2011

I'm bumping this just in case someone spots a glaring error!
As I said in my OP, daily destinations are set as accommodation’s booked, but I'll change the daily route if you say that I'm going down a farm lane (we are on road bikes) or crossing a motorway etc.
I've lived with this for just under a year so I'm blinded by it now!!!

Thanks in advance,
Nathan
by brother nathaneil
9 May 2011, 3:10pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Freespirit
Replies: 17
Views: 1325

Re: Freespirit

Ron wrote:
Malkythomson wrote:Get on the sleeper from Inverness, get off at Penzance,

Now I wouldn't want to put a damper on your enthusiasm, but you do realise the sleeper from Inverness doesn't stop at Penzance? :roll:
Apart from that minor point, minimal planning is the way to go, enjoy yourself. :D :D

I'd start planning if I were you Malkythomson!!!! :D :D
by brother nathaneil
9 May 2011, 2:12pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Garmin 705 for Lejog
Replies: 41
Views: 9255

Re: Garmin 705 for Lejog

bealer wrote:Maps - you can get OpenStreetMaps from the below link. You want the "img" version of the maps (they supply multiple formats). It has the whole UK map.
http://downloads.cloudmade.com/
Just copy and paste via Windows Explorer.


I currently run a 705 with "gmapbmap" but I'm wondering if it's worth changing the map to OpenStreetMap... Is it worth it??? I'm mainly a roadie but often enjoy a bit of trail riding with a couple of mates.
Do you just drop it next to the gmapbmap file so they act as layers? Or do you delete this other file out? I thought I was okay with computers but I'd hate to kill the thing!
by brother nathaneil
4 May 2011, 5:47pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: How fit can you get in 2 weeks
Replies: 35
Views: 2290

Re: How fit can you get in 2 weeks

Buy one of these :shock: :
by brother nathaneil
4 May 2011, 2:35pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Bike racks
Replies: 9
Views: 920

Re: Bike racks

Mick F wrote:I can't help specifically, but we have a tow-bar mounted rack.

Perfect and easy to use, with the advantage of being able to go on any subsequent cars we may own as we will always want a tow-bar on any car.

Have you thought of one?
Here's the one we bought:
http://www.leisureshack.co.uk/thule-950 ... rrier.aspx
+1
Although I have the 3 bike version "Thule RideOn 9503 Cycle Carrier".
The added bonus for me is that it also fits in the boot when I'm off riding the trails or routes that I've driven to.
It's not that expensive to get a towing hitch retro-fitted to most cars and it's better than removing the bick and getting mud and oil everywhere.