LEJOG 2013
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LEJOG 2013
Keith and I set off on 5th June to attempt the end to end, riding from Lands End on the morning of 6th June, hopefully arriving at John O’Groats on 15th June.
In total the route will be just over 1,000 miles in 10 days of riding. One or two folk have asked about the route, so without boring anyone with the details the overnight stops will be:
Upton Cross
Bridgewater
Northleach
Ashbourne
Harrogate
Newbiggin by the Sea
Edinburgh
Kingussie
Golspie
Wick
Not a standard LEJOG route in many ways but hopefully one that will set some challenges, take us through some great scenery and involve plenty of cake stops. On 9th June we’ll be on familiar club run roads for much of the day, probably cake stopping at Broadway Tower, amongst others, so drop either of us a pm if you want to hook up and see what sort of state we’re in by then.
No doubt we’ll post an update or two along the way. One thing’s for sure, after yesterday’s Weston run I’m expecting this to be a doddle. I’m just not looking at any of the the route profile…
In total the route will be just over 1,000 miles in 10 days of riding. One or two folk have asked about the route, so without boring anyone with the details the overnight stops will be:
Upton Cross
Bridgewater
Northleach
Ashbourne
Harrogate
Newbiggin by the Sea
Edinburgh
Kingussie
Golspie
Wick
Not a standard LEJOG route in many ways but hopefully one that will set some challenges, take us through some great scenery and involve plenty of cake stops. On 9th June we’ll be on familiar club run roads for much of the day, probably cake stopping at Broadway Tower, amongst others, so drop either of us a pm if you want to hook up and see what sort of state we’re in by then.
No doubt we’ll post an update or two along the way. One thing’s for sure, after yesterday’s Weston run I’m expecting this to be a doddle. I’m just not looking at any of the the route profile…
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Would you like some expert advice as I know someone that can offer it?
Best of luck and keep us updated with your progress. Hopefully, yesterday's adventure won't have caused any fatigue. Your easterly route Harrogate and Newbiggin will be an interest variant on the normal route and possibly far more preferable than the drudgery of North West England.
Best of luck and keep us updated with your progress. Hopefully, yesterday's adventure won't have caused any fatigue. Your easterly route Harrogate and Newbiggin will be an interest variant on the normal route and possibly far more preferable than the drudgery of North West England.
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To the hills of Devon, I say damn, damn you all. To the hills of Bath, I say damn you to hell and back. To the constant, relentless, hateful headwind of the UK I say please stop, you've made your point...
We're now well into the Cotswolds and looking forward to being on home roads for much of tomorrow, even though it'll be into a headwind...
Best
Cannon & Ball
We're now well into the Cotswolds and looking forward to being on home roads for much of tomorrow, even though it'll be into a headwind...
Best
Cannon & Ball
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Dear Jekyll and Hyde
The wind tomorrow will be a pestering ENE wind but from Monday you will have advantageous SE to SW winds.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
Largely dry with warm sunshine at first, but a few showers in northwestern parts. A change in the weather into Tuesday, becoming cloudier, wetter and windier from the west.
Maximum temperatures of around 17-19C.
Enjoy Northleach as it is a pleasant little place.
The wind tomorrow will be a pestering ENE wind but from Monday you will have advantageous SE to SW winds.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
Largely dry with warm sunshine at first, but a few showers in northwestern parts. A change in the weather into Tuesday, becoming cloudier, wetter and windier from the west.
Maximum temperatures of around 17-19C.
Enjoy Northleach as it is a pleasant little place.
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Ian and Keith
Good to hear that the trip is going well in spite of the head wind. I cycled into that headwind yesterday on the way to Bournville - a distance of almost one mile from my house. I complained bitterly, perhaps if I had to ride 1000 miles into it I would get used to it
All the best
Dave
Good to hear that the trip is going well in spite of the head wind. I cycled into that headwind yesterday on the way to Bournville - a distance of almost one mile from my house. I complained bitterly, perhaps if I had to ride 1000 miles into it I would get used to it
All the best
Dave
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Dear Laural and Hardy.
Here is the latest weather synopsis to help you along your way.
Tuesday:
Cloud and rain will spread to all parts, reaching northeast Scotland by the evening, after some afternoon sunshine. Drier later in the south with some brightness possible in the southwest.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:
Unsettled with rain at times. Windy at times too, particularly in the south on Thursday. Brighter for a time Friday, but rain and strong winds returning into the northwest later.
SE veering W winds during the week.
Here is the latest weather synopsis to help you along your way.
Tuesday:
Cloud and rain will spread to all parts, reaching northeast Scotland by the evening, after some afternoon sunshine. Drier later in the south with some brightness possible in the southwest.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:
Unsettled with rain at times. Windy at times too, particularly in the south on Thursday. Brighter for a time Friday, but rain and strong winds returning into the northwest later.
SE veering W winds during the week.
Thanks Philip, that's a timely intervention with the weather, I was beginning to run out of expletives with the headwind. Enjoyable day yesterday, the headwind lessened and we managed to resist the temptation of turning for home as we passed as close as Knowle at one point. We were on the route of the Castleton audax by late afternoon and made camp north of Ashbourne. Stunning ride today through the Peak District and Derwent, less stunning as we skirted Leeds and now stuffing our faces in Harrogate. Hoisting the spinnaker for the Toon in the morning, looking forward to some flatter profiles later in the day. Half way there now more or less!
Best
Fortnum & Mason
Best
Fortnum & Mason
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Dear Hinge and Bracket
I am not clear on which route you are taking but here is some news for the Edinburgh area based upon a three week old observation:
- The Forth Bridge cycle path on the north bound (upstream) side is closed. However, the south bound side (downstream) is open and can be accessed from South Queensferry.
- It is not legal to cycle along the A90 between the city limits Edinburgh to the Forth Bridge. The appalling cycle path along side the A90 was closed for repairs recently. You may need to observe diversions. I believe that an alternative runs to the north of A90 nearer to the Firth of Forth.
Weather:
Wednesday:
Cloudy with patchy rain or drizzle at first, but brighter conditions developing by afternoon to the lee of the Pennines. Further showery rain may return during the evening. Maximum Temperature 20 °C.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
Thursday, cloudy and breezy with rain or showers, but drier and brighter later. Friday, dry and bright start, but outbreaks of rain and stronger winds later. Saturday, scattered showers.
Brisk SW winds, strong W wind on Thursday
I am not clear on which route you are taking but here is some news for the Edinburgh area based upon a three week old observation:
- The Forth Bridge cycle path on the north bound (upstream) side is closed. However, the south bound side (downstream) is open and can be accessed from South Queensferry.
- It is not legal to cycle along the A90 between the city limits Edinburgh to the Forth Bridge. The appalling cycle path along side the A90 was closed for repairs recently. You may need to observe diversions. I believe that an alternative runs to the north of A90 nearer to the Firth of Forth.
Weather:
Wednesday:
Cloudy with patchy rain or drizzle at first, but brighter conditions developing by afternoon to the lee of the Pennines. Further showery rain may return during the evening. Maximum Temperature 20 °C.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
Thursday, cloudy and breezy with rain or showers, but drier and brighter later. Friday, dry and bright start, but outbreaks of rain and stronger winds later. Saturday, scattered showers.
Brisk SW winds, strong W wind on Thursday
Many thanks for the update Phil, it is appreciated and we will look out for the diversions.
We're currently bivvying overnight on the north east coast after a great day of riding through north Yorkshire, county Durham and much of Tyneside. We stopped for food on Gateshead Quays and then crossed rhe millennium bridge and followed the Hadrians route to the mouth of the Tyne. Great contrasts of rural, coastal and urban riding and all with a splendid tailwind.
Coast and castles in the morning up to Berwick and then the borders as Scotland beckons, it'll be the longest day so far as we look to notch up 120 miles before overnighting in Edinburgh.
Best
Wallace & Gromit
We're currently bivvying overnight on the north east coast after a great day of riding through north Yorkshire, county Durham and much of Tyneside. We stopped for food on Gateshead Quays and then crossed rhe millennium bridge and followed the Hadrians route to the mouth of the Tyne. Great contrasts of rural, coastal and urban riding and all with a splendid tailwind.
Coast and castles in the morning up to Berwick and then the borders as Scotland beckons, it'll be the longest day so far as we look to notch up 120 miles before overnighting in Edinburgh.
Best
Wallace & Gromit
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Dear Reggie and Ronnie
Here is some A90 NCN1 diversion info:
http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/f ... -diversion
Here is some A90 NCN1 diversion info:
http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/f ... -diversion
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Thanks to all for the encouragement and comments, particular thanks to Phil for the weather and route updates from the Drayton nerve centre! Having run out of UK now it's time for us to put an end to this nonsense and go home. In a car.
Photos and random stats will no doubt follow at some stage for anyone daft enough to be interested!
Cheers
Saint & Greavsie
Photos and random stats will no doubt follow at some stage for anyone daft enough to be interested!
Cheers
Saint & Greavsie
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