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Just wondered again if anyone is doing the way of the roses in the next few weeks...Camping.

Cheers barbelfisher.

i could be tempted,i just spent the last week cycle camping in the lakes it was fun but packing up and setting up was a bit of a pain especially in the rain,i might be tempted to use hostels. can you tell everyone a bit about you please

when are you thinking of doing it ? far far a day ? could be interested

Hi thanks for the reply. I am a very young 65 and work in a Special needs school in St Helens. I was a motorcyclist, sold my bike for a pedal based machine about four years and now totally gone on self propulsion. I have a number of bikes and have just built up and expedition tourer. I camped years ago and now have the bug to tour on two wheels. I intend to do the way of the roses this year and the Lejog next and try get out most weekends covering 30 to 40 miles. I have also done a few charity rides from Manchester to Blackpool. I have got a decent tent, cooker, sleeping bag and mat etc and thought it would be nice to have company over three to four days. Currently wondering the possibility of also riding to Morecombe from St Helens as well.

KInd regards

John.

Date wise I am thinking of the 5th or 6th of August to start the Way of the Roses and complete over 4 days, 5 if necessary. Has anyone travel from around St Helens to Morecambe by bike. If so would be great to hear of your route and camping, problems etc.

Regards barbelfisher.

sorry i have work commitments till 1st week in sept and was hoping for a 5 -9 day tour then ( taking in 2 weekends ) so guess i will have to back out - hope you have a good trip and this sun continues