CC Relay LeJOG
- Thread starter Garz
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ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
I quite like the idea of being a human baton! Looking at the CC member map, it would be a long lonely leg in northern Scotland though.
I was trying to decide whether it would be better to basically do a tour of the UK coast, and dip inland to pick up adjacent counties, or zig-zag across the country on the way up or down. I think I prefer the idea of a meandering coastal tour.
Blimey - I just started plotting a very rough route and it looks like it would end up being about 6,000 miles! That would be some undertaking as one tour. Perhaps be sensible and split it into several shorter tours?
Anyway, it's just a fantasy for now. Maybe it's something to treat myself to when I'm 60. 6,000 miles at 60, I like that idea - it gives me 5.5 years to prepare for it!
[Sorry for the thread hijack Garz, back to you!
]
I was trying to decide whether it would be better to basically do a tour of the UK coast, and dip inland to pick up adjacent counties, or zig-zag across the country on the way up or down. I think I prefer the idea of a meandering coastal tour.
Blimey - I just started plotting a very rough route and it looks like it would end up being about 6,000 miles! That would be some undertaking as one tour. Perhaps be sensible and split it into several shorter tours?
Anyway, it's just a fantasy for now. Maybe it's something to treat myself to when I'm 60. 6,000 miles at 60, I like that idea - it gives me 5.5 years to prepare for it!
[Sorry for the thread hijack Garz, back to you!
]
No problem Colin, the last few days at work have been intense so I not had much time to read/post. Your enthusiasm is great and the idea has some pull to it. Dont worry about the negative comments as they will happen however I think we have enough positive forumites to get this done come the nicer weather!
All counties will make it much longer and very tough to plan. I think we keep these ideas flowing though as they attract the right energy required but maybe focus on something a lot simpler to start with until we are happy in agreement.
I will think of it some more tomorrow when I actually have time for once on a brew break!
All counties will make it much longer and very tough to plan. I think we keep these ideas flowing though as they attract the right energy required but maybe focus on something a lot simpler to start with until we are happy in agreement.
I will think of it some more tomorrow when I actually have time for once on a brew break!
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
I suppose the obvious thing to do to make it more likely to happen is to break such a relay up into Sat/Sun legs since most people can't make Mon-Fri.
It was Dave Gorman.
It was Dave Gorman.
snorri
Legendary Member
- Location
- East coast, up a bit.
There is no one within a 100 mile radius for me to organise with!
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
They ride 50 miles to meet you and you ride 50 miles to meet them, and then you both ride home again?
snorri
Legendary Member
- Location
- East coast, up a bit.
Then next weekend I cycle 50 miles in the opposite direction, but there is no one to cycle 50 miles to meet me.They ride 50 miles to meet you and you ride 50 miles to meet them, and then you both ride home again?
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
I knew there was a flaw in my plan somewhere...Then next weekend I cycle 50 miles in the opposite direction, but there is no one to cycle 50 miles to meet me.
Okay, you ride 50 miles out to get the 'baton', ride 50 miles home and get a good night's sleep because you are going to need it. The next day, you ride 273 miles to hand over the baton, and then take a 146 mile 'shortcut' home!
To be that far away from everyone else, you must be in NE Scotland, surely. (You don't me calling you 'surely' do you?)
Sorry guys, another busy day ensued so didn't get time to think. It would be a nice achievement giving the CC riders something to reflect upon, I personally don't think it needs to be epic or too unique.
The sticking points apart from the logistics last time were what to use as the baton, and would the baton be gps so we can see the journey in better detail?
The sticking points apart from the logistics last time were what to use as the baton, and would the baton be gps so we can see the journey in better detail?
lukesdad
Guest
I ll fly up and help you out Snorri hope youve got plenty of hills for me just make sure youve got the kettle on
uphillstruggler
Guru
- Location
- Half way there
Hello chaps.
I like the idea of this ride and have a thought to chuck into the pot.
There is always likely to be gaps in the route, I live in Milton keynes so could cover quite a lot if bases from here, but also have mates dotted about the country with whom I could stay with if they tally with the gaps in the rides.
I am also looking for excuses to get away and ride different routes to my usual so wouldn't mind the odd long drive (I'm a salesman so am used to it) if the route needed it.
If I am in this position, maybe others are too.
Looking forward to seeing the route!
Cheers, UHS
I like the idea of this ride and have a thought to chuck into the pot.
There is always likely to be gaps in the route, I live in Milton keynes so could cover quite a lot if bases from here, but also have mates dotted about the country with whom I could stay with if they tally with the gaps in the rides.
I am also looking for excuses to get away and ride different routes to my usual so wouldn't mind the odd long drive (I'm a salesman so am used to it) if the route needed it.
If I am in this position, maybe others are too.
Looking forward to seeing the route!
Cheers, UHS
Eurygnomes
Active Member
- Location
- London, UK
I love the idea. And am willing to participate on the nocturnal bit around London if there is one. Or even during the day. Hell, at this point, I'd even sign up for a few days off at some point during August (July is all booked out already) or September, since one of my goals this year was: "cycle a bit outside of London and see some of THIS countryside..." (admittedly, I'd probably not get much more than 150m done in 3 days...)
Two birds, et al....
It's possible that there are people around the country who could help with sections of the route planning - why not leave bits and pieces to the individuals who agree to ride them, and then it's 'merely' a case of coordinating calendars for baton passes (human or otherwise).
Two birds, et al....
It's possible that there are people around the country who could help with sections of the route planning - why not leave bits and pieces to the individuals who agree to ride them, and then it's 'merely' a case of coordinating calendars for baton passes (human or otherwise).