The Fridays Tour

[ceepeebee]

That last 25 miles was what had me mailing simon to ask if the elevation on bike hike had gone wonky.

Hope everyone is doing ok.

 

[clarion]

I lived for a while near Sunderland. The lumpy bits of Durham can provide a very challenging ride.

 

[Andrew Br]

Photos here:- http://www.flickr.com/photos/31668252@N05/sets/72157630178100080/

I've put all of them in, good, indifferent and bad.

Examples (of the better ones):-


12-06-17/17 LonJOG Convoy approaching by Chocolatebike1, on Flickr


12-06-17/17 LonJOG McDonald's: L-R; Michael, Mice, Louise L, Mistral by Chocolatebike1, on Flickr


12-06-17/17 LonJOG Team Fast looking Badass by Chocolatebike1, on Flickr


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[redflightuk]

I'm not sure how many have picked up that John's (Redflight) blog has got a live GPS connection so that you can see where he is (and we hope, the rest of the ride). I had a look yesterday and it doesn't seem to be live in that it is simultaneous, but it is handy. They're currently north-east of Mansfield - not sure if that is on schedule or not. His blog is here:
http://redflightuk.blogspot.co.uk/

The tracker may go offline due to the drain on the phones battery. I'try to keep it on but can' promise it'll be running all the time. It just made it today and i hope some off you noted the high speed on the descents.

 

[anothersam]

12-06-17/17 LonJOG Team Fast looking Badass by Chocolatebike1, on Flickr.

Team Fast looking Badass

 

[fimm]

So this is the Really Hilly Day to Jedbugh? The weather is pertty good here (in Edinburgh) at the moment - in fact I believe it is going to get quite hot later which might not be so good for going uphill...
Good luck, everyone!

 

[rb58]

We're all having a relaxed second breakfast in Corbridge. About 10 miles in. And it's raining. Eggs Benedict were delightful though.

 

[Trickedem]

The tracker may go offline due to the drain on the phones battery. I'try to keep it on but can' promise it'll be running all the time. It just made it today and i hope some off you noted the high speed on the descents.

What are you using for the tracker. Seems a great bit of kit.

 

[fimm]

We're all having a relaxed second breakfast in Corbridge. About 10 miles in. And it's raining. Eggs Benedict were delightful though.

Well, google maps says it is just less than 46 miles to Jedburgh from Corbridge... bad luck with the rain, though.

 

[Trickedem]

I have been watching the tracker with some excitement and a lot of jealousy. Looks like you are just about to go over the border. Hope you are all enjoying yourselves as much as I imagine you are.

 

[fimm]

Just past Rochester, according to the tracker. Now onto the last Big Climb of the day. This part of their route is the road from where I live to where my parents live, so I know it very well. I wonder how they're finding the traffic?

 

[Davywalnuts]

I've not seen pics or heard about Stu's rucksack yet? Someone please enlighten me?

 

[velovoice]

I've not seen pics or heard about Stu's rucksack yet? Someone please enlighten me?

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151034192438933&l=a1e780e1bc
That little black & white & red "musette" is it. Shocking, huh.

 

[Davywalnuts]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151034192438933&l=a1e780e1bc
That little black & white & red "musette" is it. Shocking, huh.

WOW!!!!!!! It was like 'Wheres Wally' in trying to find it. Most impressed! Well, its a start...

 

[TimO]

It looks like they're about five miles from the border. Passports at the ready presumably.