I am now booked in for LEJOG from 20 May

[jay clock]

Day 2 monster hills. Over 20 percent in places..

Made it to Launceston

 

[tom73]

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Good luck

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Great weather and great start. Campsite looks great.

 

[jay clock]

A big shout out to @Ajax Bay for route suggested out of crediton .. Diverted along tiny lanes and minimal climbing avoiding the Cadbury hills.... top tip.. Sitting in Tiverton and aiming for Taunton today

 

[shirokazan]

@jay clock , just seen your write-up of yesterday's ride. Bad luck but admire your tenacity to continue. Hope that's your quota of misfortune used up, and that the rest of the journey has great moments!

 

[jay clock]

Just south of Preston
Www.acrossbritain.uk

 

[Milkfloat]

If you see this guy - give him a word of encouragement. https://www.jamesrunsfar.com/lejog-2019 He is planning on 100 miles a day, so is doing a shorter duration than you, however - he is running!

 

[Katherine]

Just south of Preston
Www.acrossbritain.uk

You're doing well.
I am away, so missed you coming past Manchester.

 

[jay clock]

If you see this guy - give him a word of encouragement. https://www.jamesrunsfar.com/lejog-2019 He is planning on 100 miles a day, so is doing a shorter duration than you, however - he is running!

He gave up. Realised I was better than him.... I met another guy in Gretna running south unsupported at 80k a day

 

[jay clock]

OK, I am home. Sadly only made it to Inverness. www.acrossbritain.uk. Pulled a hamstring and took a day off to rest, but realised I had many days of rest needed that I could not justify staying up there for. So car rented and drove home. Aiming to go back later in year and do a lightweight assault on the final 2-3 days

 

[toffee]

OK, I am home. Sadly only made it to Inverness. www.acrossbritain.uk. Pulled a hamstring and took a day off to rest, but realised I had many days of rest needed that I could not justify staying up there for. So car rented and drove home. Aiming to go back later in year and do a lightweight assault on the final 2-3 days

Sorry to hear of your troubles I was reading your blog with great interest.

Such a pain to have got so close and have to stop.

Good luck with the restart, whenever that is.

 

[Deafie]

I hope you have better luck on your return.
I know you didn't get to ride them much but do you have any thoughts on the Conti's vs Marathons?

 

[jay clock]

I hope you have better luck on your return.
I know you didn't get to ride them much but do you have any thoughts on the Conti's vs Marathons?

Better but there are too many variables. The Schwalbe are bigger and on 26" and aluminium bike versus the Contis on 700c and steel bike. But having tried the 28mm Schwalbes on a 700c bike previously, I ma fairly confident the Contis is a more comfy tyre. The P fairy did not visit with either on the trip.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Bad luck but you did have 90% of your adventure.