"Quite a few Owls, banging out the odd tune" and "RIP small bird" had me chuckling, so subscribed for that reason as much as anything else. Great effort and a very enjoyable video all round. 👍
Total respect for doing it in November AND camping. I did it with a mate 10 years ago when I was 58. Carried all our gear but stayed in B and Bs. Ours was about 900 miles in 11 days. I remember our first day in Cornwall. Could hardly walk down the stairs the following morning. Three or four days in and we settled into a rhythm. One of the best things I've done. Looking forward to the next episode.
900 miles in 11 days commands my respect! I'm nowhere near that pace. And I agree about Cornwall. The book does try to warn you, but I didn't really take it on board until i did it - surely Scotland is worst!?! But it's not - Cornwall was the hardest county by far 😬 Thanks for the feedback. Working on part 3 now 👍
@wildedventures8833 Cornwall was hard but I think it prepared us well for the rest of the trip. Not sure of your route but we followed the A9 and the hill at Berriedale was the worst.
I did this ride in summer 2021, camping for all but four nights, with my small dog riding in the front basket. I had mostly sunny days for our 34 day ride. I find your dry wit very funny and I’ll stay with you til you get to John O’Groats - love your attitude! 🙂👍🏻
What an epic journey you are taking on, cycling in cold and wet weather along a variety of terrain, wild camping and also to create this great video too. I am looking forward to following you and wish you good luck😊
Thanks for making this and great achievement! Looks pretty miserable weather.....i am thinking to do it starting beginning of march. Has anyone here done it then? Wondering what to expect with the weather.....thanks again!
Thanks for the feedback. Hopefully others might answer, but from my other trips in March the main issue is that this is still winter in the Scottish Highlands, so you can't guarantee it won't be cold - even icy. The other thing to factor in is that we get some pretty good storms in March, many years, so the wind could be a factor. That said, two of the last four years March was mostly sunny and warm, so it's pot luck. Good luck what ever you decide, Ed
Definitely one of the more interesting LEJOG videos... Great job..... personally the wet feet in cold weather would have done my head in and i would have taken reserve trainers and let the others dry hanging off the bike. Even though it was raining and cold you came across as a Trooper and someone who does not wilt under stress. You should try doing the reverse journey in Summer... Again i think you have what it takes to be successful on UA-cam..
I used to have one of those small tents by Coleman. I only used it once, on a trip to Dartmoor. It gave me claustrophobia and I seemed to pull a muscle every time I manoeuvred inside it. I therefore sold it on eBay and got something bigger.
This made.me laugh. I did my back just turning over it once 😆 Good in bad weather though - low profile and 100% waterproof. Don't think they make this one anymore. ...
Ha, that made me laugh. My family beat you to it 😆 I like the primitive approach, but on reflection not having basic navigation equipment was.....well, stupid!
"Quite a few Owls, banging out the odd tune" and "RIP small bird" had me chuckling, so subscribed for that reason as much as anything else. Great effort and a very enjoyable video all round. 👍
Ha you made me laugh then! I’d forgotten I said that.
Enjoy the other videos and thanks for commenting as it helps 👍🏻👍🏻
Total respect for doing it in November AND camping. I did it with a mate 10 years ago when I was 58. Carried all our gear but stayed in B and Bs. Ours was about 900 miles in 11 days. I remember our first day in Cornwall. Could hardly walk down the stairs the following morning. Three or four days in and we settled into a rhythm. One of the best things I've done. Looking forward to the next episode.
900 miles in 11 days commands my respect! I'm nowhere near that pace. And I agree about Cornwall. The book does try to warn you, but I didn't really take it on board until i did it - surely Scotland is worst!?! But it's not - Cornwall was the hardest county by far 😬
Thanks for the feedback. Working on part 3 now 👍
@wildedventures8833 Cornwall was hard but I think it prepared us well for the rest of the trip. Not sure of your route but we followed the A9 and the hill at Berriedale was the worst.
AHH, I went a different way, inland via Lairg, as you'll see in part 3 👍
Good effort, especially in winter, very funny in places 😂
Thanks! 😃
Witty and interested narration and yes, I have enjoyed being your companion on this ride.
Thanks for posting that, it's appreciated 👍
I did this ride in summer 2021, camping for all but four nights, with my small dog riding in the front basket. I had mostly sunny days for our 34 day ride. I find your dry wit very funny and I’ll stay with you til you get to John O’Groats - love your attitude! 🙂👍🏻
You win! Doing it with a dog on the front is next level !! 😆😆
What an epic journey you are taking on, cycling in cold and wet weather along a variety of terrain, wild camping and also to create this great video too. I am looking forward to following you and wish you good luck😊
I appreciate your comments, thanks so much 👍
Thanks for making this and great achievement! Looks pretty miserable weather.....i am thinking to do it starting beginning of march. Has anyone here done it then? Wondering what to expect with the weather.....thanks again!
Thanks for the feedback. Hopefully others might answer, but from my other trips in March the main issue is that this is still winter in the Scottish Highlands, so you can't guarantee it won't be cold - even icy. The other thing to factor in is that we get some pretty good storms in March, many years, so the wind could be a factor. That said, two of the last four years March was mostly sunny and warm, so it's pot luck.
Good luck what ever you decide,
Ed
@wildedventures8833 Thanks Ed. Much appreciated 🙏 I'm stuck with this timeframe so I'll have to make do. Fingers crossed 🤞
Wishing you well.
It’s an awesome experience …
You sure are a brave soul doing this in winter!!
Thanks, still not quite sure how I managed it sometimes!
Enjoyed that patters good looking forward to the next one.
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Part 2 (and 3) out soon, just finishing the editing. Takes ages!
Nothing like setting yourself a small task and getting it done. This is something else and pretty mental to boot!
31 small tasks 😁
Definitely one of the more interesting LEJOG videos... Great job..... personally the wet feet in cold weather would have done my head in and i would have taken reserve trainers and let the others dry hanging off the bike. Even though it was raining and cold you came across as a Trooper and someone who does not wilt under stress. You should try doing the reverse journey in Summer... Again i think you have what it takes to be successful on UA-cam..
I appreciate that, thank you. 👍🏻
One day ... perhaps. Chapeau!
Cheers 👍
I used to have one of those small tents by Coleman. I only used it once, on a trip to Dartmoor. It gave me claustrophobia and I seemed to pull a muscle every time I manoeuvred inside it. I therefore sold it on eBay and got something bigger.
This made.me laugh. I did my back just turning over it once 😆
Good in bad weather though - low profile and 100% waterproof. Don't think they make this one anymore. ...
Really enjoyed this and looking forward to parts 2 & 3. Did you have a really good sleeping bag?
Thank you, and yes, a Kestrel 4 season. You can get warmer ones but they are much bulkier. I wear thermals inside!! 😁
Could you tell me which book you followed please.
Sure it's called "Land's End to John o'Groats on the national cycle network", 2021 revised edition, publisher "Sustrans"
I walked it in 2018. I met a cyclist coming down from north to south, he was so dishearted that he asked me where the nearest train station was.
Ha, I know that feeling. I wanted to quit a few times. But I knew I’d be depressed at giving up.
Would you like me to send you a compass? 😊
Ha, that made me laugh. My family beat you to it 😆
I like the primitive approach, but on reflection not having basic navigation equipment was.....well, stupid!
A compass won't help him 😄