Tag Archives: charity ride

Sunburn & saddle sores :-(

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Neil Bradley

So since I finished my epic Lands End to John O Groats it’s been a pretty mixed bag for me in regards to riding . My Intention was to keep rolling with any fitness I had found on the trip … Continue reading →

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LEJOG Epilogue

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Neil Bradley

Epilogue So nearly 3 weeks have passed since we finished and here’s my final thoughts and tips . Make sure your comfortable on your bike and your kit it’s a long way 974 miles . Take a selection of gloves … Continue reading →

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LEJOG day 12 Thurso to John o Groats

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Neil Bradley

Day 12 The final day a short ride down to JOG With a slight tour to Dunnet head to visit the most northerly point in the UK . A little moist when we set off and a crazy head wind … Continue reading →

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LEJOG day 10 loch lochy to Tain

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Neil Bradley

Day 10 Loch lochy to Tain Had the best nights sleep last night and am thinking bunk beds and home cooked food must be the way forward on this trip . As we were staying in a hostel last night … Continue reading →

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LEJOG day 9 Inverary to loch lochy

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Neil Bradley

Day 9 Inverary to loch lochy ( lake lakey sorry Glenn) So today began with a top three black pudding with scrambled egg and then before we knew it , it was time to rest my sore backside on the … Continue reading →

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LEJOG day 7 Carlisle to Kilmarnock

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Neil Bradley

Day 7 Carlisle to Kilmarnock So big day today as not only have we been on the road for a week which in itself is an achievement but we cross the border into Scotland !!! Amazing feat as in case … Continue reading →

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LEJOG day 6 Preston to Carlisle

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Neil Bradley

Day 6 Preston to Carlisle So today was one I had really been looking forward to with the climb of Shap to contend with . Today was a chilly one and we soon lost The Cleminator, Matt, Martyn and Nick … Continue reading →

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LEJOG day 4 Chepstow to Shrewsbury

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Neil Bradley

Day 4 It seems to have started to be a habit that as soon as we leave the hotel it starts with a ridiculous up hill and today certainly was the case even the driveway off the hotel was uphill!!! … Continue reading →

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LEJOG day 3 Tiverton to Chepstow

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Neil Bradley

So the day began with the usual routine up for 630am 😦 breakfast which has now become a routine of porridge ( varying quality) scrambled egg and mushrooms as trying to avoid salty food which would make me thirsty . … Continue reading →

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LEJOG day 2 Liskeard to Tiverton

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Neil Bradley

Day 2 After much scrabbling around I managed to get another lever from my sons bike ( thanks Niall you will get yours back when mine is fixed I promise ) dropped down the 15 odd miles from Plymouth to … Continue reading →

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