Tag Archives: Lejog

What’s that coming over the hill is it a monster? Nope it’s only Nessie !

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Neil Bradley

So 1st update of 2014 so best make it a good one haha yeah right have no doubt it will be the same old tripe !!! So where to begin ? Well as Christopher biggins used to say safari so … Continue reading →

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It’s that time of year again

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Neil Bradley

So here I am again it’s been a while and am not really sure why it’s taken so long to blog , maybe nothing exciting has happened ? My cycling has pretty much been a good 40-50 miler at weekends … Continue reading →

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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 11 Tain to Thurso

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Neil Bradley

DAY 11 Tain to Thurso Today’s mission if you chose to accept it is to ride from Tain to Thurso….. Simples. A reasonably short day so decided to have another touristy day and find a castle then maybe a coffee … 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 8 Kilmarnock to Inverary

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Neil Bradley

Day 8 Kilmarnock to Inverary So lets get the joke out of the way , yes it is ” a long way to Inverary” But we had it amazing I have never had the pleasure of riding in such a … 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 5 Shrewsbury to Preston

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Neil Bradley

Day 5 Shrewsbury to Preston Today began with the usual autographs and paparazzi ( I went to the derelict ballroom to get my bike ) and then some more negotiations with Forme ( he said have a good ride ) … Continue reading →

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