Latest from the handlebars
News from the road as Rob (the webmaster) & Jon ride LEJOG
Train from Birmingham, via Bristol, to Penzance and cycle to Land's End on Sunday 6 June 2010 : on the road from Monday 7 June 2010 - arrived at John O'Groats on Saturday 19 June 2010
The messages below were all transmitted during the trip - e-mailed direct to the website.
Only about 6 more miles today.
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From Rob's handlebars
Some hard work tomorrow from here to Fort William - but, hey I've ridden that same route in other direction so it's doable.
Off to eat in minute - expecting the full deep-fried experience :-))
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From Rob's handlebars
Saw the Ride across Britain lot noticed none of them had luggage!
Midges have appeared must > 12mph as they can't fly faster.
650 miles so far and still haven't used the inner chain ring. Let's see what the Scottish hills will be like.
Sent from the Mercian's handlebars by Jon
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From Rob's handlebars
BTW - the time stamp on these messages is one hour earlier than it actually is.
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From Rob's handlebars
Into Carlisle for a new front tyre, new pump and spare tubes. Thank you Palace cycles.
Met a fellow endtoender who had run out of gears in Cornwall!
Into Scotland at Gretna for lunch at Lockerbie
Last night's B&B was fantastic at the Crossroads B&B in Brisco - thanks again for the donation
Finally a big Hi to Claire - Lucie's sister.
Sent from the Mercian's handlebars by Jon
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From Rob's handlebars
Dinner ordered and awaited - oh, and room has bath .... Bliss.
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From Rob's handlebars
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