The time is approaching for the start of our epic cycling adventure, or certainly epic for me, John O Groats to Lands End, following months and months of planning, finalization of the route, the accommodation and transport is booked I feel that my colleagues and me are as prepared as we ever will be for the challenge.
Having passed 50 and bought my first bike just over two years ago since my school days, I had not ridden a cycle since the age of 16, but since then I have never looked back. Always having been an adventurer in my childhood days leading others into expeditions that sometimes angered their parents I had this deep desire for a big ride.
Within a year I did my first big ride from my home in Ealing to my parents in Peterborough a big achievement given the fitness level and my weight at the time. I have since then done others but all not longer than a few days.
Last winter at one of Ealing Cycling Campaign monthly leisure rides I attend, two others members of this club were talking about doing a John O Groats to Lands End (JOGLE) ride. I thought about this and decided to join Murray Langton and Tim Sollesse on their ride.
Over the next few days and during this ride I hope to document more about the preparation and eventual to provide reports and pictures of the ride for those of you who wish to follow our progress.
Well Sav I have to say im well chuffed for you to do this big Journey....I wish i could do it with you its really something thats taking my fancy...i only get to do the Spinning classes @ present :( I hope the weather will keep nice for you all....and try not to lead the expedition into fear factors where your fellow members Parents will get angered..lol BON VOYAGE xx
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