Once upon a time I rode a bike from Lands End to John O Groats. Every day I got up got on a bike and rode for 7-8 hours through the ever changing landscape of the UK finally arriving at the the (almost) most northerly tip of Scotland. Actually as an aside the northernmost point… Read More “I want to ride my bicycle…….”
Day 14 The Crask to John O Groats (82 miles) Hard to believe it was the final day this morning. A bowl of the oddest porridge of the trip so far (watery and gruel like but surprising tasty) set us up for the day. We saddled up for the final time and headed off downhill… Read More It’s the end of the world as we know it!
Day 14 The Crask to John O Groats (82 miles) Hard to believe it was the final day this morning. A bowl of the oddest porridge of the trip so far (watery and gruel like but surprising tasty) set us up for the day. We saddled up for the final time and headed off downhill… Read More It’s the end of the world as we know it!
Day 13 Inverness to The Crask (68 miles) A beautiful start to the day took is out of Inverness along the water’s edge on our penultimate day of riding. The route was stunning, the sun was out and the cycling was easy. In fact it was like this for much day as we wound our… Read More The Final Countdown
Day 12 Ballater to Inverness (73 miles) It’s hard to believe that getting up to cycle another 80 odd miles seems perfectly feasible now. 2 weeks ago that would have seemed a ridiculous idea. We were in big country today – big mountains, big landscapes, big rivers, big ups and big downs. We started in… Read More In a big country
Day 11 Kinross to Ballater (83 miles) So where were we? Oh yes Kinross north of Edinburgh. Another big day ahead of us we set off towards Perth which we skimmed through although it looked imteresting (must remember to go back there sometime). We were soon on quieter roads and on our way to the… Read More God save the Queen
Day 10 Moffat to Kinross (81 miles) How many Proclaimers songs can I quote on the Scottish part of the tour? Not enough you say or too many? Well we didnt actually go through Leith today but we were close and no the sun didn’t shine there sadly. The day started with a gradual long… Read More Sunshine on Leith?
Day 9 Keswick to Moffat (75 miles) Left the lovely lakes today with lingering long climb out of Keswick. Fantastic views and no one about As you might expect this was followed by an equally lonb descent into Carlisle which we skirted around on a busy by pass where I failed to spot the cycle… Read More 500 miles
Day 8 Conder Green to Keswick (59 miles) Day 8 and feeling good. Sore bits are less sore and I am getting into just cycling and enjoying the surroundings. Headed into the lakes today which whilst stunning also attracts the whole of the country on a summer Sunday. Boness and Ambleside were heaving. I need… Read More Feeling Good
Day 7 Runcorn to Conder Green (70 miles) Amongst other trivia I have been pondering the top 10 hazards for cyclists on tour (like you do). Life is definitely more tricky on two wheels and here is why. All experienced on this trip. 1. Potholes 2. Manhole covers 3. Animals (so far dogs , cats,squirrels,… Read More Lose yourself
Tim and Josh Lejog 