Starting LeJog wimps route this Sept...
Starting LeJog wimps route this Sept...
Intended doing the above via Air BNB over the next 14 days, booking 2 days ahead. Whats your learned opinion of the chanced of Corona wrecking our trip ? I know that sounds a bit vague but I'm trying to get the feel for it...Ta as ever Nik
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I'd guess that you'd be OK for accommodation outside a few areas.
Do you need connections on public transport?
And have you got an outline plan for what you'd do if you became unwell?
Jonathan
Do you need connections on public transport?
And have you got an outline plan for what you'd do if you became unwell?
Jonathan
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Thanks J...the lovers said they'll bail us out for transport if the s...t hits the fan and same applies for medical reasons...Anyone else's thoughts??
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Parts of Lancashire are currently a virus hot spot especially around the Bolton area. Our route went west of that area so not really a problem, but I would try not to book around there. Keep to social distancing and use a mask if going into shops.
I presume you are altering the route to suit your own overnight stops as ours were campsites.
Interested in how you get on, keep us up to date and have a safe ride.
I presume you are altering the route to suit your own overnight stops as ours were campsites.
Interested in how you get on, keep us up to date and have a safe ride.
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I'd go asap!
Also avoid as many cities as possible.
Keep to the rural areas and stop outside of town / villages.
Your farm gate is your picnic bench!
Cheers James
Also avoid as many cities as possible.
Keep to the rural areas and stop outside of town / villages.
Your farm gate is your picnic bench!
Cheers James
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matata wrote:Intended doing the above via Air BNB over the next 14 days, booking 2 days ahead. Whats your learned opinion of the chanced of Corona wrecking our trip ? I know that sounds a bit vague but I'm trying to get the feel for it...Ta as ever Nik
Well I would certainly book more than two days ahead - in the north of Scotland it was hard to find places booking nearly a month ahead.
Also don’t forget Premier Hotels and Travelodge - can often be cheaper than Airbnb.
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Great guys....keep it coming...........Nik
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Hi,
I am one of the Wimps and I have written a book outlining our journey. It gives routes, cafes and our story. If you would like a copy get in touch asap and I can post one to you. It costs a fiver, all profits to Bloodwise
I am one of the Wimps and I have written a book outlining our journey. It gives routes, cafes and our story. If you would like a copy get in touch asap and I can post one to you. It costs a fiver, all profits to Bloodwise
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Be careful coming down from Schlodt summit, the path is good but one bridge may catch you out, a quick left bend!
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Be careful coming down from Schlodt summit, the path is good but one bridge may catch you out, a quick left bend!
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Nickeveson wrote:Be careful coming down from Schlodt summit, the path is good but one bridge may catch you out, a quick left bend!
Nick I love the fact you never knew where you were
Think you mean Drumochter
Lot of Lovely new tarmac now btw
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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
The Garmin boys lost out, so on your advice a Lezyne now sits on my bars
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Paulatic wrote:Nickeveson wrote:Be careful coming down from Schlodt summit, the path is good but one bridge may catch you out, a quick left bend!
Nick I love the fact you never knew where you were
Think you mean Drumochter
Lot of Lovely new tarmac now btw
It was proper scary coming down from Schlodt this morning in wind and rain - got whacked by vicious side winds near the bottom. Thought I was a goner for a moment. Mad pedal over bridge and into Tomatin - where there’s a fantastic cafe and community shop in the modern building complex
Just warming up with a ‘full Scottish’