Hurray, my velocipede hath returneth from my local bike shop (Try Cycling in Kirkburton- very helpful and knowledgeable guys who do a hell of a lot of miles a week), having had its pre ride tweak.
I have given it a semi polish, by wiping all the rain off it, good eco warrior stuff not wasting water, and refitted bits like rear light with new batteries, saddle wedge and cycle computer(s).
I have also sorted all my tools, and the bulk of my bar bag, so just about packed then now.
My colleagues within finance are holding a sweep stake for how much actual cycling time it will take me to jogle, and currently we have guestimates of between 99 and 136hours, god help me if they need the tiebreaker question of how many punctures I have, to split them ( currently the worst case scenario stands at 8!).
Anyway two nights from now I will hopefully be sat on a train to Thurso (well Manchester, then, Preston, then Inverness, then Thurso. that's going to be one heck of an adventure just to start.
Tomorrow therefore sees final preparations and a mountain of ironing to sort! Till then I'll bid you goodnight!
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The marathon that is the bike tour between John O'Groats and Lands End. (Thank God it's all downhill)
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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
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- Highlights and Hindsights
- well and truly jogled
- Mission Accomplished...
- So near and yet so far!
- Hills and a glimpse of the sea
- Hills and fast roads.
- Sunny days
- Better days
- Long days and the lovely Runcorn bridge
- Detours and uninvited guests.
- Border crossing and guests.
- Friday the 13th!
- Paisley and beyond
- End to enders
- A day of positives.
- When in rome
- To begin!
- On the road to the beginning.
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1 comment:
Rich, sorry we didn't get out for any beers before your Jogle, I was in Cornwall ( as you know ) on Holiday.
Did a bit of canoeing in Boscastle, and all from the comfort of my car !
Best of luck with the adventure, I will be rendezvous-ing with you at some point, hopefully with fresh socks,batteries and liniment.
I am off to Dublin in a few hours for some debauchery and Guiness, but will be thinking of you on Sunday.
Actually on Sunday I will probably be thinking "Where can I get more Lucozade and Aspirin", so to be honest I will try thinking of you Monday instead.
Best wishes and good luck !
Jonny M.
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