Am I mad?
Last week while on holiday I came up with the idea that I want to ride a real memorable cycling journey. The John o'Groats to Lands End came to mind. After reading the WeightyBiker's blog post about Land's End, I convinced myself I definitely want to do it.
At this stage I'm not sure of the how and when etc but I've set myself the target of starting the ride within the next 5 years. 874 miles. Maybe I'll do it in 10 days, maybe I'll do it in longer. Maybe I'll do it the other way around. All I know is I want to do it and I will do in within the next 5 years.
Any suggestions, tips etc would be welcome.
At this stage I'm not sure of the how and when etc but I've set myself the target of starting the ride within the next 5 years. 874 miles. Maybe I'll do it in 10 days, maybe I'll do it in longer. Maybe I'll do it the other way around. All I know is I want to do it and I will do in within the next 5 years.
Any suggestions, tips etc would be welcome.
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The chap who is organising the letowertower ride did LEJOG last year (which is why we kept the Le I think). Anyway, yes you are mad. And yes, so am I. And I'm thinking this more and more as the blinking think gets closer! 90 odd miles per day :o!!!!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely NOT mad. I know I need a goal to keep pushing. I seem to recall you recently announced you were checking them off so fast you were running short of new goals, so it makes perfect sense to set a big one.
ReplyDeleteI've not personally done a ride so big, so I've got little to offer in terms of suggestions. But I look forward to following your preparations for this one.
Nope..not mad....
ReplyDeleteYou will enjoy it :-) Damn I want to do it again....
I would definitely go John 'O to Lands End...may be unlucky with winds etc...but the mental down hill helps...as does the easier journey home when the job is done :-)
Get yourself a road bike mate. Damn! did I just say that out loud?
ReplyDeleteWhenever you plan to - I'll tag along.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the positive comments guys.
ReplyDeleteClive - I'm hoping to get one this month. Even if I don't, I will before I take on this challenge.
Joby - You're welcome to tag along.
Toby I don't think ure mad that would something to say you have done, I would love to do that but don't think I ever would be able to achieve it, and the way you jump into challenges your probably do it next year :-)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great idea to me, go for it, while I and so many others, just daydream about doing it.
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