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LEJOG May 13th 2012 - Completed
Posted: 26 Jul 2011, 9:39am
by The Mechanic
I have booked to do the LEJOG with Peak Tours in May next year....gulp! This will be the biggest tour of my life so wish me luck.
Note to self..must do some training over the winter.
Re: Its Booked
Posted: 27 Jul 2011, 8:25am
by The Mechanic
I guess I am going on my own then
Re: Its Booked
Posted: 27 Jul 2011, 8:56am
by eileithyia
Probably not if it is an organised event, but it is probable that those who will be on the organised may not need to post on here, ie many of the posters on here seem to be doing it solo or with a couple of mates. That means they come on here for all sorts of advise re routes, accommodation, carrying kit and getting to and from start and finish. Whereas much of this sorted by the organisation (I presume) you are travelling with.
Also it is quite along way off so people are probably not thinking that far ahead yet.
Re: Its Booked
Posted: 28 Jul 2011, 5:27pm
by The Mechanic
Thanks Eileithyia. I was really only joking when I said I was on my own. From what I have read there will be a load of company on the Peak Tours ride next year. I just wish it wasn't so far in the future but there is no way I can go this year as my daughter is getting married in September and I am, naturally, on a three line whip.
Re: Its Booked
Posted: 21 Apr 2012, 11:41am
by The Mechanic
Only three weeks to go.
Re: Its Booked
Posted: 21 Apr 2012, 1:38pm
by PhilWhitehurst
Good luck. Hope the it gets warmer soon and the heavy rain showers stop for you!
Re: Its Booked
Posted: 21 Apr 2012, 5:35pm
by Mike777
The Mechanic wrote:Only three weeks to go.
Same here.................. 3 weeks Monday !
Hope it goes really well for you
Regards
Mike
Re: Its Booked
Posted: 21 Apr 2012, 6:48pm
by flemingcool
3 weeks tomorrow for me!
It's fair to say my anxiety is getting the better of me at the moment. Loss of appetite and everything.
Good luck to all, fingers crossed for the weather.
Re: Its Booked
Posted: 22 Apr 2012, 11:42am
by wirral_cyclist
3 weeks today for our LEWirral or a 40% LEJoG
Re: Its Booked
Posted: 24 Apr 2012, 8:40am
by Russcoles
3 weeks before my JOGLE too. Still not decided on which bike. Have a route planned as far as Carlisle with accomodation booked. I have my train booked to get there.
I need to get more cycling clothing, a more comfortable helmet, a map or sat nav (or both).
Its a tough one, the Dawes Kingpin (right) is tried and tested and easier to get on the train. The Royal Enfield Revelation has far better weight distribution, is lighter and has drum brakes so I won't have to change brake pads every 2-3 days.
Re: Its Booked
Posted: 6 May 2012, 10:46am
by The Mechanic
One week to go. Yikes!
Re: Its Booked
Posted: 6 May 2012, 11:35pm
by wirral_cyclist
The Mechanic wrote:One week to go. Yikes!
Me too!
Re: Its Booked
Posted: 7 May 2012, 9:07am
by Mike777
wirral_cyclist wrote:The Mechanic wrote:One week to go. Yikes!
Me too!
Me 3..........have fun all and be safe
Mike
Re: Its Booked
Posted: 9 May 2012, 4:10pm
by The Mechanic
OK, all my stuff is on the spare bed waiting to be packed. Just have to clean and lube the bike tonight and I am ready for the train on Saturday. Ride starts from LE on Sunday.
Re: Its Booked
Posted: 9 May 2012, 4:44pm
by wirral_cyclist
The Mechanic wrote:OK, all my stuff is on the spare bed waiting to be packed. Just have to clean and lube the bike tonight and I am ready for the train on Saturday. Ride starts from LE on Sunday.
Keep an eye out for a Fat Bloke and a skinny woman struggling up the hill out of Marazion on the way to St Austell, probably trying to keep the front wheel on the ground with the weight in the rear panniers....
