Lands end to John-O-Groats

[mudskipper]

Haven't done it - it's pencilled in for September. Cycled from Reading to Bude over the summer (the nominal summer, it p****d down!) which was good, but you're right - cycling a long distance every day is completely different to doing it for one or two days - by day 4 we were exhausted. I'd recommended some 3 or 4 day training rides, and also scheduling in some rest days. Lots of route on the net - the CTC has one, but I believe it is scenic (so hilly!)

[Board Game Geek]

I know it's possible to cycle from one end to other, or even walk if you are so inclined, but believe it or not, public and also private transport will get you there quicker, in more comfort to.

Personally, if I had to make a visit to either, I'd use a web cam. Failing that, forget the whole thing and play Call of Duty : Modern Warfare 2 instead.

[pzz76077]

I did it last year, but followed Wainwrights, M5, M4 ,M25, A1 route, so thats probably not what you are after. I did it for charity, dressed as biggles and carrying a bowl of pasta in my lap.

I went through three pairs of walking boots.

Sounds like something I would have done in my earlier years.

PZZ

[EternalOptimist]

Am planning on walking it next year, just looking for the most walker friendly route that does not touch the main roads.

PZZ

I did it last year, but followed Wainwrights, M5, M4 ,M25, A1 route, so thats probably not what you are after. I did it for charity, dressed as biggles and carrying a bowl of pasta in my lap.

I went through three pairs of walking boots.

[suityou01]

Where do we get there idiots from. FFS.

Clear SAS sp

whs + millions

[pzz76077]

Where do we get there idiots from. FFS.

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Have not been back to the UK for over 10 years, will make this trip last 2-3 months as it will be the last time I'll visit my birthplace .

What is your point??

PZZ

[minestrone]

Am planning on walking it next year, just looking for the most walker friendly route that does not touch the main roads.

PZZ

Where do we get there idiots from. FFS.

Clear SAS sp

[TimberWolf]

Sounds good. I've not done cycling like that in the UK, but I once cycled down the East coast of Malaysia. I think I spent most of the time staring at the road and trying to go as fast as possible. Then stopping and turning red and really, really, liking the taste of 7-Up and Coke.

[Sockpuppet]

Look at the time of the year. Afaik if you start in the start of the year go south, if you start at the end go north.

This way your not walking into the sun all day.

[pzz76077]

Am planning on walking it next year, just looking for the most walker friendly route that does not touch the main roads.

PZZ

[suityou01]

Have been wanting to cycle this for a long time. Anyone done it?

Will be in training from 1st Jan. Cycle a bit anyway and could rack up 20 - 30 miles without being too knackered.

The prospect of 60 miles per day for 3 weeks is a little daunting, but my good cause motivates me muchly.


Current gig is up in April (or maybe sooner )

Anyone done this?