Who is planning LEJOG in 2016

[OB1Knobby]

Jannie and I are planning to ride it in July 2016. We will be using B&Bs, hostels and hotels.

We are curious to know who else from CC has decided to ride it next year.

How will you be riding it? Camping or B&Bs.

My son in law and I did joggle in may 2013 using mainly the cicerone route and Garmin Edge 800. However this year starting on the
9 July 16. Sharon and I are planning on Lejog. We intend to use Royston Wood (A safer way) for most of the route. We will be using a Garmin Edge Tourer with the route downloaded onto a notepad in Google maps as a standby.

I'll be using the same bike as last time a Specialised Cirrus Sport and the good lady will be using a Giant Liv Hybrid. We intend to stay mainly in B&Bs, with a max time of 18 days but hope to get it down to 16. I'm not that young and my son in law pushed me in 2013 so this time I intend to take a slower and slightly more scenic route.

 

[FiremanAxe]

Ok, My date is now set,

Leaving Manchester on the morning of July 16th (Saturday)

I've decided on a charity (Wellchild)

The ride will take between 9 and 12 days and I have a route sorted (quite roads and cycle ways/canal towpaths)

I have a support vehicle which can carry bikes, tents, etc (There are 2 spare seats in the car if anyone fancies joining in?)

thought I'd offer this to anyone who fancies it but doesnt have the backup of a lift to LE and back from JOG and the support vehicle.

No expectations of raising for charity, If you fancy the ride we can offer the essentials.

Regards,
Axe.

 

[Tigerbiten]

As I'm staying in the UK this summer, I'll probably do it again.
I'll be setting out mid-April and it'll probably take me a month or so to get to LE via Kent before heading north.
6-10 weeks heading north to JoG as I zig-zag across the country.
Then wander my way south towards home, maybe via Ireland.

 

[Ajax Bay]

Jannie and I are planning to ride it in July 2016.

As you started this thread, Steve, tell us what day in July you and Jannie are starting. I am supporting (as in cycling with) two LEJOG groups through the South West next month (May), and if the dates fit . . .

 

[steveindenmark]

Ajax,

We had to change our plans as one of the family organised a wedding in the middle of our holiday. Unfortunately, they cancelled the wedding last week. But it looks like we could be leading a few friends on a motorbike Tour round the UK, Scotland and Ireland during our holiday. Things move on.

All is not lost as I am on sick with stress and the doctor insisted that cycling is a great stress buster and I should get out more on my bike. I am thinking of riding the North Coast 500 at the beginning of May.

 

[sultzer]

so far weather is baltic up here , but hopefully may will bebetter , saying that north of scotland was chilly even in june last year

 

[theloafer]

after my failed JOGLE last year going to give it an other in july

its been bugging me so heres my route putting in DUNNET HEAD +LIZARD POINT
train tickets+bike space booked head up there fri 15 july set off on day1 sunday 17th..fingers crossed this time

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14357639
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14357814
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14552115
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14692031
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14692322
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14363434
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14551707
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14556695
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14627478
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14694169
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14696238
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14697190
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14698851
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14699812
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14701157
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14817132

 

[DanZac]

Better luck for this attempt @theloafer if all goes well you will just be finishing as i set off for my home lejog home attempt.
personaly i'm just hoping that the weather improves soon or we are all in for a pretty miserable summer of touring.

 

[furball]

after my failed JOGLE last year going to give it an other in july

its been bugging me so heres my route putting in DUNNET HEAD +LIZARD POINT
train tickets+bike space booked head up there fri 15 july set off on day1 sunday 17th..fingers crossed this time

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14703674
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14357639
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14357814
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14552115
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14692031
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14692322
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14363434
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14551707
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14556695
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14627478
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14694169
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14696238
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14697190
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14698851
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14699812
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14701157
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14703372

I think your route could be simplified. There are a lot of unnecessary deviations.

 

[Ajax Bay]

My date is now set,
Leaving Manchester on the morning of July 16th (Saturday)

If you still come on here @FiremanAxe (not seen since March post above) then are you still setting off from Land's End on (assumed) 17th July? And have you decided how many days/how long per day? Where's your first stop?

 

[theloafer]

after my failed JOGLE last year going to give it an other in july

its been bugging me so heres my route putting in DUNNET HEAD +LIZARD POINT
train tickets+bike space booked head up there fri 15 july set off on day1 sunday 17th..fingers crossed this time

well still sat at home had a fall 2 weeks ago and seems my right knee took most of the force ...thought I would be fine ,but it had a strange click every now and then ...so unusual for me I used common sense and cancelled it , thinking poss JOGLE is not meant for me

 

[snorri]

Ouch! Commiserations.
If it's any consolation, the weather is none too summery in the north.

 

[Hankydoodle]

Gutted. On April the 4th , I slid off my bike on some wet mud and the car behind me slammed into me and broke my scapula . So that put an end to my JOGLE , Oh well if at first you don't succeed etc!!!! Will be attempting again in 2017.
I see a few never made it this year, how did everyone else get on?

 

[gary mac]

Hurt my knee playing 5-a-sides , going to try again next year , hopefully June , fingers crossed