10 day LEJOG completed - take 2

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patpalloon
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10 day LEJOG completed - take 2

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I've just completed LEJOG on my second attempt! I attempted it in May but had to pull out due to knee problems.
My knee was better this time around and I did a lot more training before the ride. I did it in 10 days solo unsupported.
The weather was fantastic apart from Day 1 in Cornwall where it absolutely poured, I thought if I can survive that I can definitely do the
whole thing! I had tail winds all the way and even though the days were short I had no problems getting the miles in :D :D
I feel sure that the genius that did this, didn't even feel a thud as he drove by.
Starfire
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Post by Starfire »

Congratulations. :)
tomp734444
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Post by tomp734444 »

Well done Pat.

The satisfaction must be immense.
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Ron
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Post by Ron »

patpalloon wrote:I've just completed LEJOG on my second attempt!

Well done sir! I think it takes more nerve to undertake a second attempt than it does for a first attempt. :)
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congrats patpalloon ... :D
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Post by barneybear69 »

Well done you.

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Post by pedal-pusher »

BRILLIANT!!! Well done Pat really pleased for you, I remember how gutted you were having to pull out of the first ride. :D :D
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patpalloon
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Post by patpalloon »

Thanks! Yes I was gutted but I learned a lot from the first attempt. I'm going to do it again next year, maybe the other way.
And I'm doign Coast to Coast for Alzheimer's in July.
I feel sure that the genius that did this, didn't even feel a thud as he drove by.
paul dormer
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Post by paul dormer »

Well done,
I'm not sure I'd have been keen enough to go back and have another go the same year. Like you I did solo unsupported, it can get quite lonely out there on the road.

Paul
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