The length of the UK in 7 days
As many of you will know, this will be my second John O'Groat's to Lands End cycle ride.
Last time I undertook this adventure, we took 20 days, averaging around 60 miles per day. This time, I'm going to be more than doubling the daily distance, whilst using a bike that is 35 years older than the bike I used first time around. I shall also be carrying everything I need to cook, wash, sleep & eat. To view the route, click here.
Last time I undertook this adventure, we took 20 days, averaging around 60 miles per day. This time, I'm going to be more than doubling the daily distance, whilst using a bike that is 35 years older than the bike I used first time around. I shall also be carrying everything I need to cook, wash, sleep & eat. To view the route, click here.
Why make it so difficult?
I am hoping that the effort I am going to will inspire you all to dig very deep for two truly fantastic causes...
The people that they are serving need our help more than ever.
The equipment...
The frame on the bike that I intended to use has snapped in two places. It'll therefore be heading back to the scrapyard from whence it came! However, I am determined to use a vintage racing bike (it wouldn't be as challenging if I were to use a modern, lightweight bike). As such, I am currently renovating a second frame, which cost me £10 from the same scrapyard!
Picture 1 - failed frame on the bike I originally intended to use
Picture 2 - Stripping the paint off of the second frame, ahead of spraypainting
Picture 3 - Almost ready for 840 miles of end to end cycling!
Picture 2 - Stripping the paint off of the second frame, ahead of spraypainting
Picture 3 - Almost ready for 840 miles of end to end cycling!
Other Equipment
Camping:
1x Jack Wolfskin Gossamer Tent
1x Mountain Hardwear Sleeping Bag
1x Thermarest Sleeping Matt
1x MSR Whisperlite Camping Stove (& fuel bottle)
Navigation:
1x Nokia N95, with Route 66 Navigation Software
1x Nokia E65 (spare)
1x Jack Wolfskin Gossamer Tent
1x Mountain Hardwear Sleeping Bag
1x Thermarest Sleeping Matt
1x MSR Whisperlite Camping Stove (& fuel bottle)
Navigation:
1x Nokia N95, with Route 66 Navigation Software
1x Nokia E65 (spare)
Cycle Equipment:
2x Inner Tubes
1x Pump
1x Puncture Repair Kit
1x Adjustable Spanner
1x Multitool
Clothing:
1x Pair of Lycra Cycle Shorts (sorry to all those cars that will follow my chunky rear end!)
2x Cycling shirts
1x Packtowel
1x Pair of Cycling Gloves
2x Inner Tubes
1x Pump
1x Puncture Repair Kit
1x Adjustable Spanner
1x Multitool
Clothing:
1x Pair of Lycra Cycle Shorts (sorry to all those cars that will follow my chunky rear end!)
2x Cycling shirts
1x Packtowel
1x Pair of Cycling Gloves