Off on my LEJOG June 13th

The Jazz · Post by **The Jazz** » 6 Jun 2008, 5:13pm

Well, after all the planning, training etc, i'm one week away from my LEJOG.

All the kit has been tested, trial runs with tent done.

2 week old Super Galaxy goes to LBS for a once over tomorrow.

I would just like to say a BIG "thank you" to all the people who have responded to my questions over the last 8 or so months and add that the forum has been a gold-mine as far as gathering info.

Cheers boys and girls.

KeithW · Post by **KeithW** » 6 Jun 2008, 7:43pm

Very best off luck to you!

Just back from my JOGLE and I thoroughly enjoyed it, as I'm sure you will too. Savour everything (including the pain) because the memories will be with you for a long time.

Keith

Post by Si » 6 Jun 2008, 7:56pm

Good luck, send us a postcard!

Cookster · Post by **Cookster** » 7 Jun 2008, 8:37am

Good luck

Regieuk · Post by **Regieuk** » 7 Jun 2008, 3:27pm

Might see you as I peddle down, set off two days after you.
Best of luck
Regie

The Jazz · Post by **The Jazz** » 7 Jun 2008, 5:53pm

Cheers folks - really looking forward to it. Even the bit across dartmoor.

Pictures and an account of the trip to follow next month.

2Tubs · Post by **2Tubs** » 8 Jun 2008, 12:04pm

The Jazz wrote:Cheers folks - really looking forward to it. Even the bit across dartmoor.

Pictures and an account of the trip to follow next month.

Look forward to reading it.

Good luck!

Gazza

dodger · Post by **dodger** » 8 Jun 2008, 8:12pm

The bit across Dartmoor is fabulous, even though it's a bit hilly!
Are you really starting on friday 13th?

Post by **Mick F** » 9 Jun 2008, 9:35am

Careful of Dartmoor!

I came down past the north of the moor on Saturday 7th with VERY heavy rain and thunder up there. I was in the dry and the sun, but the moor was BLACK!!!!!

There's something difficult about Dartmoor. It has to do with the proximity to the Atlantic and Channel coasts. Very unlike any other high moorland in UK. The weather can be rotten, so it always a good idea to pay attention to the weather forecasts and have an alternative route in your back pocket. Conversely, the weather can be glorious!

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

Many cyclists have had a great time up there, and won't believe what I'm saying. It's full of scenery, hills, wildlife and views. But I'm warning you - be wary. There ain't no shelter. And it's a long way over the top.

The Jazz · Post by **The Jazz** » 10 Jun 2008, 6:00pm

Dartmoor - noted. Thanks.

The Jazz · Post by **The Jazz** » 11 Jun 2008, 8:34am

dodger wrote:

The bit across Dartmoor is fabulous, even though it's a bit hilly!
Are you really starting on friday 13th?

Yup - travelling down from Hertfordshire on 13th.

To cut a long story short, one of the team is not camping, thus we are all staying in B&B about 4 miles from LE.

The intention is to re-assemble bikes on 13th, ride to LE - get photo's etc, cycle back to B&B and then start from B&B on the saturday morning.

Mick - question for you. Looking at the forecast for sunday, is going across the middle of Dartmoor viable?

Euskadi · Post by **Euskadi** » 11 Jun 2008, 9:06am

Have a great time and best of luck

Post by **Mick F** » 11 Jun 2008, 10:08am

The Jazz wrote:Mick - question for you. Looking at the forecast for sunday, is going across the middle of Dartmoor viable?

Hey, I ain't no weatherman! And certainly not an expert on Dartmoor.

Looking out of the window today I would definitely say it will be lovely up there. I nearly went up there yesterday after reassembling Bike, but took a shorter and easier route round Brentor and down to Tavistock. More of a test ride than anything else.

As for Sunday, don't they say this fine weather is going to end shortly?
Here's the forecast lifted off the Met Office site:

Weather forecast: South West England

No severe weather warnings have been issued for South West England
Wed 11 Jun Thu 12 Jun Fri 13 Jun Sat 14 Jun Sun 15 Jun

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

Sunny spells and generally dry by day, with just isolated mainly light showers. Temperatures around or just below normal with mostly light or moderate winds.

Updated: 0344 on Wed 11 Jun 2008

Sounds ok to me!
But as I said, on Saturday I came down from beyond Okehampton in lovely warm sunshine, but up on the moor I could see huge dense black clouds and hear thunder. Thick mist and darkness too. I was tired and really want to take a photograph but didn't want to get out of rhythm as I need a cafe stop!
(Beans on toast and two mugs of tea in a cafe on the main street in Okehampton. 22 miles home from there. I did 106 on the last day.)

Post by **Mick F** » 11 Jun 2008, 10:12am

PS,

Jaz, I'd offer to join you on Sunday, but we're away all day Saturday and overnight in Ilfracombe, not sure when we'll be back on Sunday.

But have a great time! Good luck!

The Jazz · Post by **The Jazz** » 11 Jun 2008, 3:09pm

Great stuff.

Metcheck is telling me a max of 16 degrees, fair with light (4mph) northerlies.

Mick - pity you can't join us, although you would probably show me up for what I am. There is very little in the way of hills near me (might have mentioned that in the past, once or twice) and when I meet one, I go up very slowly.

Just in the process gathering all the kit together to pack tomorrow. New Super Galaxy just had its first check up this morning. Got a clean bill of health (as one would expect on a bike with only 500 miles on it).

Just waiting to go now. BBQ thisafternoon, weather permitting. Possible hangover tomorrow (oh well, it is my birthday tomorrow. Bit of a booze up this evening. Didn't fancy driving to cornwall on friday with a bad head).

Wheres the Sun? Over the yard-arm! Time for a beer, I think