Just joined the forum and read this whilst at the office, which is a shame as my 4 friends are on day 6 of our JOG-LE. I was on day 4 and suffered severe pain in my right knee heading to Kendal from Moffat. Tried everything I could but in the end the pain and swelling was too much so had to hop on a train home.
Lots of advice/comments though;
Heading North to South BIG mistake especially due to the 80MPH gusts and constant driving headwind right through Scotland.
We managed to get a Motor cycle police escort right through Glasgow from Erskine Bridge, that was awesome and very needed
Panniers probably too heavy
Didn't take any long leg skins which I think contributed to my knee injury
No support car
Days took far longer than we thought due to the wind which meant we had to push it harder for longer with few/no stops, again probably caused my knee issues.
The 100 miles day after day was something new to us all (all Fred Whitton Vets) and the legs were getting used to it.
Full breakfasts in the morning at the B & B's always a temptation but found it made my starts a big sluggish. Porridge and fruits would have been better.
Will have far more feedback if anyone wants any.
Still very vivid in my mind and I'm gutted that I'd done 400 miles in awful conditions and will struggle to find the time to do it again. Final pain is that I'd sold my Champions League final ticket!!
Anyone doing the trip, train and eat hard and the very best of luck!
