I'm comIng to this very late (must check the forum more often) but I'm interested in doing this. By bizarre co-incidence I was going to do the 12 day version for the Altzheimer's Society going at the very end of August, but this sounds like a much better option.
Robbie
Geoff118
Geoff
Jon S (+ 3)
Neil (Freedom Tri)
Peter
Adam H
Alistair
And a few maybes....
Scouse Chris
Skelders
Nige (+ 2)
Mc?
Stef
Mark H
Anymore LEJOGers?
Providing this works with Alistair re: motorhome plus driver (Alistair's mate? Or A. N. Other)...
start Lands End Saturday 23 June
finish Jon o Groats Sunday 1 July
Means Friday travel to Cornwall
Monday travel back down from the Highlands
B&B for most. Camping for some. Motorhome for a few plus kit etc
More or less deffo's...
Robbie
Geoff118
Geoff
Jon S (+ 3)
Neil (Freedom Tri)
Peter
Adam H
Alistair
Scouse Chris (just promoted)
And a few maybes....
Skelders
Nige (+ 2)
Mc?
Stef
Mark H
Anymore LEJOGers?
Providing this works with Alistair re: motorhome plus driver (Alistair's mate? Or A. N. Other)...
start Lands End Saturday 23 June
finish Jon o Groats Sunday 1 July
Means Friday travel to Cornwall
Monday travel back down from the Highlands
B&B for most. Camping for some. Motorhome for a few plus kit etc
Pretty sure this is OK with me, so assume yes. I will have to work on driver though, have started that conversation. The van is quite big so driver has to be min 30 I think but will check. There is a towbar should we need to take a trailer for bags/kit etc.
More or less deffo's...
Robbie
Geoff118
Geoff
Jon S (+ 3)
Neil (Freedom Tri)
Peter
Adam H
Alistair
Scouse Chris
Gavin
And a few maybes....
Skelders
Nige (+ 2)
Mc?
Stef
Mark H
Anymore LEJOGers?
Providing this works with Alistair re: motorhome plus driver (Alistair's mate? Or A. N. Other)...
start Lands End Saturday 23 June
finish Jon o Groats Sunday 1 July
Means Friday travel to Cornwall
Monday travel back down from the Highlands
B&B for most. Camping for some. Motorhome for a few plus kit etc
Robbie,
having chatted with Peter, Mark C and Stef about this for ages on the way back from Belgium i too am interested.
but is dependent on fitness and approach. Call me an old duffer but to do this as a group requires equal fitness and commitment. So for now am a maybe as i don't yet know if i will get the required fitness and pace. No point doing it on the snail train either. no fixed option for me as all my wheels run free.
possible to book cheap train journeys to avoid cars at either end if done well in advance. Saves time and support.
Vincent
Good points Vince. The pace will be club ride. Being on a fixed will slow it right down too. The group could split on days... we'll just have to see how we're all going. Good and bad days.
The train is definitely a good option. Top tip. Rather that than hire a car.
Hi Guys, just got back from sunny Thailand...looks like this is really taking hold....was thinking about it whilst sunning myself. (Thanks Geoff for highlighting me).
I wonder, perhaps at this point is it worth while having a meeting with everyone involved to chew it all over and establish/clarify everyones thoughts over some drinks??
Just to confirm I am a def for this, will see how fixed goes over the winter, but will be their either way. I also have a couple of friends who are interested.
So, we have many deffo's. I'll try and map the route and distribute for comment etc.
Decide B&B or camping so I can work on where we stay.
Got lots of reference for the route which avoids anything more than 10 percent climbing.
Any other info then please share. Cool.
start Lands End Saturday 23 June
finish Jon o Groats Sunday 1 July
Means Friday travel to Cornwall
Monday travel back down from the Highlands
More or less deffo's...
Robbie
Alistair ( + 2)
MC
Geoff118
Geoff
Jon S (+ 3)
Neil (Freedom Tri)
Peter
Adam H
Scouse Chris
Gavin
And a few maybes....
Nige (+ 2)
Stef
Mark H
Vincent
Looking for one (or 2) drivers for the mobilehome. Must be over 30years.
Or we hire a van and pay a couple of students- think over 21yrs old.
Or two CCA members who both drive and ride, switching each day etc.
Suggestions most welcome.
well I need a target for next year
and this could be it.
A maybe for now , of the B+B type
but do want the details
will get my head around the training required
More or less deffo's...
Robbie
Alistair ( + 2)
MC
Geoff118
Geoff
Jon S (+ 3)
Neil (Freedom Tri)
Peter
Adam H
Scouse Chris
Gavin
And a few maybes...
James B
Nige (+ 2)
Stef
Mark H
Vincent
Looking for one (or 2) drivers for the mobilehome. Must be over 30years.
Or we hire a van and pay a couple of students- think over 21yrs old.
Or two CCA members who both drive and ride, switching each day etc.
Suggestions most welcome.
I have been keeping a low profile but seem to find myself being sucked in. Upgrades to fixed carried out over the weekend so had better start the training. Map please Robbie - I need something to put on my maybe wall!
More or less deffo's...
Robbie
Alistair ( + 2)
MC
Geoff118
Geoff
Jon S (+ 3)
Neil (Freedom Tri)
Peter
Adam H
Scouse Chris
Gavin
And a few maybes...
James B
Nige (+ 2)
Stef
Mark H
Vincent
James D
Looking for one (or 2) drivers for the mobilehome. Must be over 30years.
Or we hire a van and pay a couple of students- think over 21yrs old.
Or two CCA members who both drive and ride, switching each day etc.
Suggestions most welcome.
start Lands End Saturday 23 June
finish Jon o Groats Sunday 1 July
how about a chat to talk over options next Tuesday in 3 Tuns on club night??........after the way my rt. knee played up in Belgium I'm having second thoughts...might be too knackered to consider the ride.
Comments
Or Driver + 1 for company!
Adam
Geoff118
Geoff
Jon S (+ 3)
Neil (Freedom Tri)
Peter
Adam H
Alistair
And a few maybes....
Scouse Chris
Skelders
Nige (+ 2)
Mc?
Stef
Mark H
Anymore LEJOGers?
Providing this works with Alistair re: motorhome plus driver (Alistair's mate? Or A. N. Other)...
start Lands End Saturday 23 June
finish Jon o Groats Sunday 1 July
Means Friday travel to Cornwall
Monday travel back down from the Highlands
B&B for most. Camping for some. Motorhome for a few plus kit etc
Simples!
Robbie
Geoff118
Geoff
Jon S (+ 3)
Neil (Freedom Tri)
Peter
Adam H
Alistair
Scouse Chris (just promoted)
And a few maybes....
Skelders
Nige (+ 2)
Mc?
Stef
Mark H
Anymore LEJOGers?
Providing this works with Alistair re: motorhome plus driver (Alistair's mate? Or A. N. Other)...
start Lands End Saturday 23 June
finish Jon o Groats Sunday 1 July
Means Friday travel to Cornwall
Monday travel back down from the Highlands
B&B for most. Camping for some. Motorhome for a few plus kit etc
.
Alistair
Would like to join in not sure about fixed gears. ok to join in and keep the gears?
Thanks Gavin
Most are on gears. Choice is optional for a laugh!
Robbie
Geoff118
Geoff
Jon S (+ 3)
Neil (Freedom Tri)
Peter
Adam H
Alistair
Scouse Chris
Gavin
And a few maybes....
Skelders
Nige (+ 2)
Mc?
Stef
Mark H
Anymore LEJOGers?
Providing this works with Alistair re: motorhome plus driver (Alistair's mate? Or A. N. Other)...
start Lands End Saturday 23 June
finish Jon o Groats Sunday 1 July
Means Friday travel to Cornwall
Monday travel back down from the Highlands
B&B for most. Camping for some. Motorhome for a few plus kit etc
.
http://lejogononegear.blogspot.com/2011/09/day-1-lands-end-cornwall-burnards-house.html
having chatted with Peter, Mark C and Stef about this for ages on the way back from Belgium i too am interested.
but is dependent on fitness and approach. Call me an old duffer but to do this as a group requires equal fitness and commitment. So for now am a maybe as i don't yet know if i will get the required fitness and pace. No point doing it on the snail train either. no fixed option for me as all my wheels run free.
possible to book cheap train journeys to avoid cars at either end if done well in advance. Saves time and support.
Vincent
The train is definitely a good option. Top tip. Rather that than hire a car.
Robbie
Geoff118
Geoff
Jon S (+ 3)
Neil (Freedom Tri)
Peter
Adam H
Alistair
Scouse Chris
Gavin
And a few maybes....
Nige (+ 2)
Mc?
Stef
Mark H
Vincent
I wonder, perhaps at this point is it worth while having a meeting with everyone involved to chew it all over and establish/clarify everyones thoughts over some drinks??
Just to confirm I am a def for this, will see how fixed goes over the winter, but will be their either way. I also have a couple of friends who are interested.
Alistair
Robbie
Alistair ( + 2)
Geoff118
Geoff
Jon S (+ 3)
Neil (Freedom Tri)
Peter
Adam H
Scouse Chris
Gavin
And a few maybes....
Nige (+ 2)
Mc?
Stef
Mark H
Vincent
Decide B&B or camping so I can work on where we stay.
Got lots of reference for the route which avoids anything more than 10 percent climbing.
Any other info then please share. Cool.
start Lands End Saturday 23 June
finish Jon o Groats Sunday 1 July
Means Friday travel to Cornwall
Monday travel back down from the Highlands
Robbie
Alistair ( + 2)
MC
Geoff118
Geoff
Jon S (+ 3)
Neil (Freedom Tri)
Peter
Adam H
Scouse Chris
Gavin
And a few maybes....
Nige (+ 2)
Stef
Mark H
Vincent
Looking for one (or 2) drivers for the mobilehome. Must be over 30years.
Or we hire a van and pay a couple of students- think over 21yrs old.
Or two CCA members who both drive and ride, switching each day etc.
Suggestions most welcome.
and this could be it.
A maybe for now , of the B+B type
but do want the details
will get my head around the training required
James
Robbie
Alistair ( + 2)
MC
Geoff118
Geoff
Jon S (+ 3)
Neil (Freedom Tri)
Peter
Adam H
Scouse Chris
Gavin
And a few maybes...
James B
Nige (+ 2)
Stef
Mark H
Vincent
Looking for one (or 2) drivers for the mobilehome. Must be over 30years.
Or we hire a van and pay a couple of students- think over 21yrs old.
Or two CCA members who both drive and ride, switching each day etc.
Suggestions most welcome.
Robbie
Alistair ( + 2)
MC
Geoff118
Geoff
Jon S (+ 3)
Neil (Freedom Tri)
Peter
Adam H
Scouse Chris
Gavin
And a few maybes...
James B
Nige (+ 2)
Stef
Mark H
Vincent
James D
Looking for one (or 2) drivers for the mobilehome. Must be over 30years.
Or we hire a van and pay a couple of students- think over 21yrs old.
Or two CCA members who both drive and ride, switching each day etc.
Suggestions most welcome.
start Lands End Saturday 23 June
finish Jon o Groats Sunday 1 July