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

[oldmanonabike]

At the moment the consensus appears to favour the route through Wales, if we add 4.5 miles at the start of the route we can knock off 350 foot of climbing.

No one has objected to Oaklands and I am keen to get all the tweaks on the route done by our July ride. It looks like I'm in a minority of one in objecting to the old bridge route so please plan the Bristol section accordingly. The extra 1,000 ft will make the day a lot harder and slower so any reduction in the climbing/mileage ratio is welcome

[flash]

Just for clarity, I'm easy on the route. I'm joining you lot so will be happy to go with which ever is chosen. I'm still hoping I can spend a night in my own place as we go through, but if it's not practical, no problem.....

[oldmanonabike]

Just for clarity, I'm easy on the route. I'm joining you lot so will be happy to go with which ever is chosen. I'm still hoping I can spend a night in my own place as we go through, but if it's not practical, no problem.....

Don't tell anybody but the whole route has been designed around an overnight stay at Ecclefechan as my static caravan is there and I will be staying the night with my wife and dog. Check with the backup team so that they don't start looking for you if you go missing, personally I don't see a problem

[NATURAL ANKLING]

Hi,
I've got lost, when is the planned ride?

[oldmanonabike]

Hi,
I've got lost, when is the planned ride?

Lejog ride is last week June first week July 2018 but we are doing a 50 mile get to know the wimps ride around Birmingham 15 July this year. It's not to late to join the wimps we have 12 riders but I'm sure landsurfer would like to add a few more

[landsurfer]

The more the merrier as i am sure there will be changes in circumstances for a few who are keen to do the WLEJOG now but may not be available come 2018 .....

[landsurfer]

All suggestions and outlines for the July route to me by the 30th April please.
I will then choose, composite, decide and publish the route ...

And sort out feeding stops ..

and disagreements ....

Remember this a WLEJOG production so non of your favourite "Sound of Music " routes please

[oldmanonabike]

The more the merrier as i am sure there will be changes in circumstances for a few who are keen to do the WLEJOG now but may not be available come 2018 .....

As long as nobody introduces an upper age limit we should be fine some riders have booked time off work and others have even got their wives permission so at the moment thinks are looking good

[oldmanonabike]

The more the merrier as i am sure there will be changes in circumstances for a few who are keen to do the WLEJOG now but may not be available come 2018 .....

As long as nobody introduces an upper age limit we should be fine some riders have booked time off work and others have even got their wives permission so at the moment things are looking good

[oldmanonabike]

All suggestions and outlines for the July route to me by the 30th April please.
I will then choose, composite, decide and publish the route ...

And sort out feeding stops ..

and disagreements ....

Remember this a WLEJOG production so non of your favourite "Sound of Music " routes please

As long as we don't get any Ring Of Fire moments it should be ok

[oldmanonabike]

I have this wonderful vision of a group of happy cyclists travelling happily along flat country roads listening to country music it's cheered me up no end

[landsurfer]

"What sort of music do you play here"

"We play both types of music here, ... Country ... and Western" !!!!


Blues Brothers ......

[oldmanonabike]

"What sort of music do you play here"

"We play both types of music here, ... Country ... and Western" !!!!


Blues Brothers ......

Ok it's time for you to start a new thread what are cyclist favourite songs or genre I would do it but I am still trying to cure my fear of high bridges I'm doing well I can wear three pairs of socks without sweating to much

[landsurfer]

I already have a post open ... "Currently Listening Too " ...... Warn you it may be scary .....lol

[oldmanonabike]

An interesting mix on the wimps Strava leaderboard this week with one rider making the top three for the first time.Most distance 127m and longest ride 43 mile were both the same rider as last week and most climbing 4902feet was achieved by me.