How to do it on a trike

[jrs665]

If I wanted to do the route on my ICE VTX recumbent trike , how would I go about it?

My trike does not go on a train or in the boot of a car as does not fold. I could hire a vehicle such as a van and drive it down to Lands End from Edinburgh, but at the end of the journey , the vehicle would be at LAnds End while I would be at John O'Groats.

Would I be able to return the vehicle at Lands End to the hiring firm and hire another to take me home at John O'Groats?

[tatanab]

Many (most) van hire companies have options for a one way hire. Take one from home to a hire site near LE and another from a hire site near JoG to home. I have done that with Europcar to get from the SW of the country to Dover.

[jrs665]

Many (most) van hire companies have options for a one way hire. Take one from home to a hire site near LE and another from a hire site near JoG to home. I have done that with Europcar to get from the SW of the country to Dover.

Thanks

[Tigerbiten]

I've done it twice now on my bent trike.
But I had time to cycle the full distance Home -> LE -> JoG -> Home, so no other transport was needed.

Luck .......

[mattheus]

Just out of interest: what is your plan on trips like this if you have ride-ending accident/mechanical?
(Feel free to stamp out this diversion - I'm just curious!)

[[XAP]Bob]

Mechanical is the same as any other bike really - nothing particularly special about the VTX.

I'd take the seat off and pop it on the roof of a car to transport to/from the end points...
Of course you could just do a 1700+ mile loop: Home to LE to Jog to Home

[Tigerbiten]

Ice trikes is second to non if you need parts for a quick fix while on tour.
A quick phone call from a hotel/bb/campsite, has the need parts to you in a couple of days.
I've had to do that a couple of times.
A standard bike shop will easily do for non specialize parts.

[Redvee]

Plot your route through Tregoniggie Ind. Est.

[jrs665]

Just out of interest: what is your plan on trips like this if you have ride-ending accident/mechanical?
(Feel free to stamp out this diversion - I'm just curious!)

Belong to ETA insurance. They will take you back to your vehicle, a train station, bicycle shop or home.
Train station does not apply for a trike though.
Wouldn't call them unless no other option as would lose my no claims.

[jrs665]

Ice trikes is second to non if you need parts for a quick fix while on tour.
A quick phone call from a hotel/bb/campsite, has the need parts to you in a couple of days.
I've had to do that a couple of times.
A standard bike shop will easily do for non specialize parts.

That is good to know as generally have to wait upto 3 months for accessories ordered form a local ICE dealer.

[mattheus]

Just out of interest: what is your plan on trips like this if you have ride-ending accident/mechanical?
(Feel free to stamp out this diversion - I'm just curious!)

Belong to ETA insurance. They will take you back to your vehicle, a train station, bicycle shop or home.
Train station does not apply for a trike though.
Wouldn't call them unless no other option as would lose my no claims.

Sounds sensible.

[deeferdonk]

Just out of interest: what is your plan on trips like this if you have ride-ending accident/mechanical?
(Feel free to stamp out this diversion - I'm just curious!)

Belong to ETA insurance. They will take you back to your vehicle, a train station, bicycle shop or home.
Train station does not apply for a trike though.
Wouldn't call them unless no other option as would lose my no claims.

Curious how this works. Is there a ETA recovery vehicle that picks you up? Or do they just pay for a local taxi/van firm?

[PT1029]

" Is there a ETA recovery vehicle that picks you up? Or do they just pay for a local taxi/van firm?"
Admittedly some years ago, a member had her gears go in the rear spokes (day ride out from Oxford). She called ETA and they sent a full sized winch a car on the back type rescue truck. Strapped the bike to the rear of the cab.

[jrs665]

Just out of interest: what is your plan on trips like this if you have ride-ending accident/mechanical?
(Feel free to stamp out this diversion - I'm just curious!)

Belong to ETA insurance. They will take you back to your vehicle, a train station, bicycle shop or home.
Train station does not apply for a trike though.
Wouldn't call them unless no other option as would lose my no claims.

Curious how this works. Is there a ETA recovery vehicle that picks you up? Or do they just pay for a local taxi/van firm?

They send a vehicle, or you can get it picked up and they refund the cost.