That is a great one when crossing the stream - "find an alternative route". At least you were spared the pain of having to wade through the water. A triumph to have done it all the way Ed !
Well done pal just finished watching your land's end to John o'groats loved every minute. I was up in Aviemore at Christmas cycling and it was bad then
Really enjoyed all 3 parts of your journey, so thanks. Memories of my own past bike trips in Scotland but coming from the other direction (from Cape Wrath) via Altnaharra and Crask Inn and Lairg. I’ve camped in woods above Killin just after the airman’s memorial and that was cold enough in early April so fair play to you for camping in the conditions you did. All the best.
Good man, I’m grateful for the sentiments. Early April can still be winter up there for sure! The bit you describe has to be one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, not least for the isolation. Sounds like you are wired the same as me, so glad to share my attempts with you 👍🏻
Hi ed, it was nice to meet you, had a great conversion with you and thank you so much for donating the bike. i will try to take good care of it and i must say its an amazing bike, i am gonna do Jhon o groat on this bike after coming back from India. hope to see you soon again in WICK.
I'm really glad you posted. Now you see you have a famous bike that has had a good life! Best wishes for your career in Scotland, and for your hospitality at the hotel. Ed
Super proud of you Ed. A massive achievement… I enjoyed watching this more than any box set- real life, humour and dedication. Hopefully the people you want to reach out for see this! Proud to call you my best friend. X
Thanks Ed. Like the fact that you have a nice relaxed attitude and not a fancy bike either. I used to tour a lot often in Winter. I found the long nights got me down, stuck in the tent.
Hi , I have just watched your bike ride . Can I say that I loved every minute! Can’t fault anything, not to much music… great commentary, Having visited the Flow country of Scotland a few weeks ago … I agree with your thoughts on it … an amazing wilderness, that A Rd to Tongue Is sensational. Brilliant Ed.. Well Done… certainly not Dull or Boring.
I have really enjoyed your story thru the three parts. Scotland looks really nice. . Weathervise it looks like a normal swedish winter. With proper studded winter tires that amount of snow and ice is no problem,
Well done! I have done the ride myself and it did a lot for my confidence that I could complete such a tough one. You should be very proud of yourself 🤗 P.S. Your films put my little snaps to shame! 🤗
Hi Ed, don't really know where to start. What an astonishing achievement. Did LEJOG in 11 days in May/June 10 years ago and it was one of the hardest things I've done. It feels insignificant now compared to your adventure. 31 days of biking , on your own in some atrocious weather conditions. Add to that camping and filming. Hats off mate. You have done my home country proud as well. You deserve a wee rest. Cheers.
Kind words, thanks for posting them. I don't think anyone who has done LEJOG should call it insignificant, whatever the season. You would have been on bike twice as long as me some days and that alone is a physical achievement 👍
Second time I have watched through your videos..love..I'm doing John Ogroats to Lands end in a few weeks time.. planning to build up my stamina before I tackle Cornwall....so questions;;; what kind of sleeping bag did you use..and probably dumbest question..did you use a sleeping mat as well..??? Also curious...what happened to the bag you started of with on the handlebars??.......total hero..well done.. amazing videos.. definitely the best I've seen...(And I've watched loads of other ones)
Thanks for the great feedback, it's appreciated 🙂 I used a 4 season Kestrel bag. And wore thermals inside it. Definitely need a roll mat. I used a cheap one that didn't take up much space. It's more for insulation than comfort. And I got rid of all those bags on handlebars etc and just went for panniers over the back wheel. The handlebar bags interfered with my gear cables. Halfords do decent big panniers that go over the back wheels basically. Much better than having the weight on your back. Let the frame do the work. Good luck - it's an awesome adventure for sure 👍
The best Lands end to John o'groats video I've ever watched, and I've watched pretty much the lot, I'm inspired to have a go myself !! Ed, what book did you use/consult to plan your trip as there's lots of them..very well done, and thank you for posting your adventure.
Thanks a lot for that, I appreciate it! I used.the official Sustrans book - title Lands End to John O Groats on the national cycle network. Really good and breaks it into manageable steps. Ed
I just watched all 3 episodes today, was totally hooked 🙏 Im doing the same this April coming, hopefully in around 17 days. Ive always been convinced that id ride JOGLE , never thought about winds... Would you say the journey would be the same in reverse? Maybe worse, or better? Love you know your thoughts on how the two routes MIGHT be a better option , loved the videos 👍🫡💪🏕️
Hi Joe, glad you found the videos helpful. In April you'll have 12 hours daylight each day to make more progress, but weather can be a bit mixed (they still get storms and snow in Scotland then), but I would really research the prevailing wind. 70% of our winds come from the SW and therefore blow NE. And 90% of our storms do the same (apparently). Strong wind in your face is a killer. I'd definitely pick LEJOG not JOGLE unless doing it in mid summer when winds are less of an issue. Cornwall is the hardest biking, so that needs factoring in too!
I just noticed the shadow when you were cycling (along the slippery, snowy, icy track...) - you haven't got a camera mount or anything, you're just cycling one-handed when you're filming??
No I do have a mount, but I don't often fix the camera to it on uneven surfaces. Even with the gyroscope on the camera, the footage can be a bit bumpy. So I hold it and this makes for smoother footage. You may have gathered I'm not the best kitted-up cyclist on UA-cam!!
That is a great one when crossing the stream - "find an alternative route". At least you were spared the pain of having to wade through the water. A triumph to have done it all the way Ed !
Thank you my friend! 😁
Well done pal just finished watching your land's end to John o'groats loved every minute. I was up in Aviemore at Christmas cycling and it was bad then
Never biked in snow and ice before this trip. Bit of a skill. Really glad you liked the videos and thanks for posting.
Well done! just watches all 3 videos very impressed, tough mental spirit..good for you 😁..
Thank you, I appreciate it 👍🏻
Really enjoyed all 3 parts of your journey, so thanks. Memories of my own past bike trips in Scotland but coming from the other direction (from Cape Wrath) via Altnaharra and Crask Inn and Lairg. I’ve camped in woods above Killin just after the airman’s memorial and that was cold enough in early April so fair play to you for camping in the conditions you did. All the best.
Good man, I’m grateful for the sentiments. Early April can still be winter up there for sure!
The bit you describe has to be one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, not least for the isolation.
Sounds like you are wired the same as me, so glad to share my attempts with you 👍🏻
Hi ed, it was nice to meet you, had a great conversion with you and thank you so much for donating the bike. i will try to take good care of it and i must say its an amazing bike, i am gonna do Jhon o groat on this bike after coming back from India. hope to see you soon again in WICK.
I'm really glad you posted. Now you see you have a famous bike that has had a good life! Best wishes for your career in Scotland, and for your hospitality at the hotel. Ed
I walked between Greta to Glasgow on the B Road. Well done and congratulations :O))
Blimey, that’s quite a trek on foot…
Hi Ed, Yes I am watching and well done on finding another AA box on your epic journey, congratulations on seeing it through to the end 👍
Cool!
I hoped you would.
😁
......vid hugely enjoyable...
successfully transporting me out of the cellar whilst pedalling on the trainer, amazing Ed
Ha good man, and thanks for the feedback.
The best lands end john o groats video ive seen and in challenging conditions first class
Really appreciate that, good man 👍
Super proud of you Ed. A massive achievement… I enjoyed watching this more than any box set- real life, humour and dedication.
Hopefully the people you want to reach out for see this!
Proud to call you my best friend. X
🙂You're a good man
Thanks Ed. Like the fact that you have a nice relaxed attitude and not a fancy bike either. I used to tour a lot often in Winter. I found the long nights got me down, stuck in the tent.
Yes 14 hour nights are a challenge. For sure. That's a lot of darkness to work through,,,,
well done Ed, that was a saga, I will hopefully get to do it in the near future, great stuff, thanks man
Go for it !
It certainly gets you fit , that's for sure
Hi , I have just watched your bike ride . Can I say that I loved every minute! Can’t fault anything, not to much music… great commentary, Having visited the Flow country of Scotland a few weeks ago … I agree with your thoughts on it … an amazing wilderness, that A Rd to Tongue Is sensational. Brilliant Ed.. Well Done… certainly not Dull or Boring.
Appreciate all that you said, thanks for saying it 👍
Great achievement, really enjoying your content, funny and informative 👍
Good man! 👍
What an amazing achievement and also great videos, you cycled like an endurance athlete and filmed/narrated like a knowledgeable professor. Well done😊
😁 oh I'm neither for sure but great feedback, much appreciated ...
What an enjoyable trip, so glad I stumbled across your channel recently, very watchable
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for commenting.
Wow. Good on you mate, you should be proud of what you have achieved.
Yer, quite an experience ...
Chapeau sir! One of the best LEJOG vlogs I've watched.
Thank you!
I tend to prefer watching others do it!! 😁
I have really enjoyed your story thru the three parts. Scotland looks really nice. . Weathervise it looks like a normal swedish winter. With proper studded winter tires that amount of snow and ice is no problem,
Thanks for the comment. If I ever cycle on snow and ice again, I'll take your advice!
I think Sweden definitely wins the battle on harsh winters 😆
Well done! I have done the ride myself and it did a lot for my confidence that I could complete such a tough one. You should be very proud of yourself 🤗
P.S. Your films put my little snaps to shame! 🤗
Thanks for commenting and yes, it really helped my confidence too. It's not like I'm 20 anymore!!
Well done for doing it too. 👍
Brillant thanks for the share
Thanks for posting 👍👍
Hi Ed, don't really know where to start. What an astonishing achievement. Did LEJOG in 11 days in May/June 10 years ago and it was one of the hardest things I've done. It feels insignificant now compared to your adventure. 31 days of biking , on your own in some atrocious weather conditions. Add to that camping and filming. Hats off mate. You have done my home country proud as well. You deserve a wee rest. Cheers.
Kind words, thanks for posting them.
I don't think anyone who has done LEJOG should call it insignificant, whatever the season. You would have been on bike twice as long as me some days and that alone is a physical achievement 👍
@wildedventures8833 thanks. Lejog is a unique experience and not to be taken lightly. Think we both enjoyed it.
Well done 👍
Thank you 👍
Nice video 👌🏼👌🏼
Thanks 👍
Second time I have watched through your videos..love..I'm doing John Ogroats to Lands end in a few weeks time.. planning to build up my stamina before I tackle Cornwall....so questions;;; what kind of sleeping bag did you use..and probably dumbest question..did you use a sleeping mat as well..??? Also curious...what happened to the bag you started of with on the handlebars??.......total hero..well done.. amazing videos.. definitely the best I've seen...(And I've watched loads of other ones)
Thanks for the great feedback, it's appreciated 🙂
I used a 4 season Kestrel bag. And wore thermals inside it.
Definitely need a roll mat. I used a cheap one that didn't take up much space. It's more for insulation than comfort.
And I got rid of all those bags on handlebars etc and just went for panniers over the back wheel. The handlebar bags interfered with my gear cables. Halfords do decent big panniers that go over the back wheels basically.
Much better than having the weight on your back. Let the frame do the work.
Good luck - it's an awesome adventure for sure 👍
It takes a special kind of headcase to do the lochs and glens in the winter, well done
Thanks (for the compliment) and I'll take the head case comment !! 😆
The best Lands end to John o'groats video I've ever watched, and I've watched pretty much the lot, I'm inspired to have a go myself !! Ed, what book did you use/consult to plan your trip as there's lots of them..very well done, and thank you for posting your adventure.
Thanks a lot for that, I appreciate it!
I used.the official Sustrans book - title Lands End to John O Groats on the national cycle network.
Really good and breaks it into manageable steps.
Ed
I just watched all 3 episodes today, was totally hooked 🙏 Im doing the same this April coming, hopefully in around 17 days.
Ive always been convinced that id ride JOGLE , never thought about winds... Would you say the journey would be the same in reverse? Maybe worse, or better? Love you know your thoughts on how the two routes MIGHT be a better option , loved the videos 👍🫡💪🏕️
Hi Joe, glad you found the videos helpful. In April you'll have 12 hours daylight each day to make more progress, but weather can be a bit mixed (they still get storms and snow in Scotland then), but I would really research the prevailing wind. 70% of our winds come from the SW and therefore blow NE. And 90% of our storms do the same (apparently). Strong wind in your face is a killer. I'd definitely pick LEJOG not JOGLE unless doing it in mid summer when winds are less of an issue. Cornwall is the hardest biking, so that needs factoring in too!
Cairngorm mountain is 6th highest at 4081 feet . Ben Macdui is highest in Cairngorms , 2nd to Ben Nevis.
Epic journey. Well done.
I've learned something there, and really appreciate the support 👍👍
I just noticed the shadow when you were cycling (along the slippery, snowy, icy track...) - you haven't got a camera mount or anything, you're just cycling one-handed when you're filming??
No I do have a mount, but I don't often fix the camera to it on uneven surfaces. Even with the gyroscope on the camera, the footage can be a bit bumpy. So I hold it and this makes for smoother footage.
You may have gathered I'm not the best kitted-up cyclist on UA-cam!!
Don’t know how you did that in winter. A great watch, but rather you than me
Never again!
PS upgrade your bike to shimano hydraulic disk brakes if the budget stretches to it......they are a game changer.....no more faff
I'm definitely upgrading!