Category: Land’s End to John O’Groats 2021
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Land’s End to John O’Groats 2021 – Post-Ride Reflections
I promised some reflections on the ride, so for those of you still checking in, here goes, in no particular order: Cycling makes me HappyThere’s a brilliantly purposeful simplicity to climbing on a bike in the morning, with all my stuff, and setting off into the unknown, in the knowledge that by the end of…
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Land’s End to John O’Groats 2021 – My Lejog in Numbers
Distance cycled: 1,900 kms; 1,180.6 milesMetres climbed: 21,564m (cf height of Mt Everest: 8,849m)Longest ride: 104.2k (the final day – Tongue to John O’Groats)Most climbed in a day: 1,416m (Kirkby Lonsdale to Appleby)Highest average speed: 19.64kph (Moffat to Glasgow)Maximum speed: 56.26kph (Moffat to Glasgow)Sponsorship raised for Rewilding Britain: £1,930 + £391.75 (as of 17 October)Cycling…
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Land’s End to John O’Groats 2021 – The Nerdy Stuff
Given all the photos you’ve seen of my bike, you may be wondering what that apparently modest luggage contained. So here goes – it might surprise you. If you’re not remotely interested, you know what to do. BikeAluminium framed Trek Lexa (2014), with Shimano 105 shifters, 11 speed, fitted subsequently with a pannier rack and…
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Land’s End to John O’Groats 2021 – Day 31: Tongue to John O’Groats, 104.2k, 1,237m climbed
Well this was a bit unexpected: It certainly hadn’t been the plan as we enjoyed the view of the Kyle of Tongue from our breakfast table and remembered the stags we’d heard braying as we went to sleep last night: But the forecast for tomorrow, when I planned to ride the last leg from Thurso…
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Land’s End to John O’Groats 2021 – Day 30: Lairg to Tongue, 60.9k, 476m climbed
On paper, today’s ride looked like a doddle: barely 60k, and less than 500m of climbing. But I refer you once again to Mike Tyson and Helmuth von Moltke’s views on what happens when plans meet reality. In this case, the adversary that punched our easy day in the nose was a 20-25mph wind blowing…
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Land’s End to John O’Groats 2021 – Day 29: Inverness to Lairg, 86.7k, 1022m climbed
At the risk of repeating myself, it was another beautiful day to be out on a bike. And I picked up an extra shadow: Mark is back – this time for longer than an hour: in fact till John O’Groats. Kessock Bridge marks the boundary between the Beauly and Moray Firths, and offered fantastic views…
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Land’s End to John O’Groats 2021 – Fundraising Update
A huge thank you to everyone who has supported me and my chosen charity, Rewilding Britain: so far you have helped me raise £1,785 plus £365.50 gift aid. Amazingly, mine was one of the top 5% most successful JustGiving pages last month. Thank you.
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Land’s End to John O’Groats 2021 – Day 28: R&R in Moray
Afternoon naps, good food, and lungfuls of sea air – nourishment for body and soul. Having clocked up 1,029 miles yesterday, this has been the perfect break before I embark on the last 155 miles of my journey. Thanks again, Sarah and Alan, and I can’t wait to see your house when it’s finished.
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Land’s End to John O’Groats 2021 – Day 27: Tomatin to Inverness, 32.8k, 262m climbed
It had to be done. No, not for breakfast – I’m not a monster. This was last night’s supper at the neat and homely Glenan Lodge – luckily veggie haggis was available. Though to be honest, having endured the Slochd Pass squall I’d have settled for hot food of any kind, and I was mighty…
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Land’s End to John O’Groats 2021 – Day 26: Dalwhinnie to Tomatin, 76.3k, 691m climbed
After a cosy evening by the fire, I woke refreshed and looking forward to pedalling on through the Highlands. Hopefully yesterday’s bonk was a one-off (if that sounds like an unduly personal non sequitur, you need to read yesterday’s entry). My self-catering breakfast was a banana and two portions of Oat So Simple, purchased in…
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