Denzil
Member
Hi,
I'm planning to cycle, unsupported, from Santander to Lagos (where my daughter lives) in late September. And I'm looking for any insights from anyone who has done something similar.
Two years ago I completed LEJOG, so I am familiar with multi-day events. And in 2018 I completed an 'Everesting' challenge in the peak district, so I'm used to hills, but this is a new kind of challenge, being unsupported. So:
1. Has anyone done something similar and can make any route suggestions. Places to avoid; places to see; roads to avoid; roads to take.
2. I've tried to look for classification of roads but guidance seems to vary. Is it okay to ride on 'N' roads, or should I avoid and aim for other classification.
3. Is accommodation relatively easy to book, and are there some venues more friendly/equipped for cyclists.
4. I will use my phone GPS/Strava/Bikemap but are there any other apps that I should lean towards.
I'm sure there are other questions I should be asking, so feel free to chuck in any counsel.
Many thanks. Denzil
I'm planning to cycle, unsupported, from Santander to Lagos (where my daughter lives) in late September. And I'm looking for any insights from anyone who has done something similar.
Two years ago I completed LEJOG, so I am familiar with multi-day events. And in 2018 I completed an 'Everesting' challenge in the peak district, so I'm used to hills, but this is a new kind of challenge, being unsupported. So:
1. Has anyone done something similar and can make any route suggestions. Places to avoid; places to see; roads to avoid; roads to take.
2. I've tried to look for classification of roads but guidance seems to vary. Is it okay to ride on 'N' roads, or should I avoid and aim for other classification.
3. Is accommodation relatively easy to book, and are there some venues more friendly/equipped for cyclists.
4. I will use my phone GPS/Strava/Bikemap but are there any other apps that I should lean towards.
I'm sure there are other questions I should be asking, so feel free to chuck in any counsel.
Many thanks. Denzil