Well, here I go again setting those training records tumbling, I've now passed my total miles that I did for 2006. I've also for the first time this year gone under 50 minutes for my ten mile early morning jaunt.
That means I am either getting fitter, which is quite possible, or because the dawn is rising earlier,I am actually able to see most of the roads I am travelling on and as such am able to traverse them at a more breakneck speed! It also means I need to extend the ride to get my full hours training benefits.
Anyway next target has to be, to beat my 2005 and 2006 totals combined.
Coming up shortly (end of next week), I also have my first full gear training run over the "actual" mileage I am hoping to cover each day, the aim of which has to be, to be able to walk without doing a John Wayne impression the day after.
If you hear of a man walking round the pie village saying phrases like " get off your horse and milk your cow" you will know I have failed.
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The marathon that is the bike tour between John O'Groats and Lands End. (Thank God it's all downhill)
Who Am I?
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What's it all about?
Hi, as should be easy for all to see I am in the middle of an early Midlife crisis and because I can't afford a shiny red sportscar, (or any other type of mistress!), I am about to embark on a little bike ride instead.
In order that I can sample the delights of the Uk, whilst doing good for charity (Guide Dogs for the Blind) and avoiding the washing up for a fortnight, I will set sail so to speak, from the far north on 8th July 2007, travelling downhill all the way, to the deep south hopefully in time for cream teas and a pasty on the 22nd.
My Team
Although the Jogle itself is a solo venture, I couldn't do it without the support of:
Caroline- Wife and Superstar Mum,
Oliver- Number One Son and Chief troublemaker, and
Archie- Number Two Son and "Deputy" troublemaker.
Thanks also to my Blog creator and Sage in all things IT -Wadski
The Route
- Overview
- Stage 1 - Sun 8th July
- Stage 2 - Mon 9th July
- Stage 3 - Tues 10th July
- Stage 4 - Wed 11th July
- Stage 5 - Thurs 12th July
- Stage 6 - Fri 13th July
- Stage 7 - Sat 14th July
- Stage 8 - Sun 15th July
- Stage 9 - Mon 16th July
- Stage 10 - Tues 17th July
- Stage 11 - Wed 18th July
- Stage 12 - Thurs 19th July
- Stage 13 - Fri 20th July
- Stage 14 - Sat 21st July
- Stage 15- Sun 22nd July
Link to other Jogle sites
Useful Reading
- Land's End to John O'Groats - The Great British Bike Adventure- Phil Horsley - ISBN 1-904207-26-X
- Bike Britain - Cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats -ISBN 0-9582256-1-3
1 comment:
Richard.
I am very impressed with your progress thus far.
However, I feel your cardiovascular excesses ( or however you spell it ! ) may be putting you at risk of dehydration.
Basically what I am trying to say is.....do you fancy a pint on Saturday ?
It will be an ideal time to discuss the logistics of the JOGLE.
I.E. what dates I can drive down to meet you for a pint during your epic voyage.
Give us a bell or text if you are up for it.
I will also discuss my level of sponsorship, I had thought about £1 a mile ( well it worked at school when we did sponsored walks, but our lass said I hadn't thought it through ).
P.S. is there a prize for first "comment"?, and if it's a signed pair of cycling shorts can I have them before you do the ride ?
Jonny M
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