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Mark Allanson - 14/7/10 at 10:22 PM

On Saturday, my son Luke leaves Cornwall set for John O Groats to start a cycle ride to Lands End (9 miles from home!)

I have attached a pdf of the route, could you take a look and check out your local area to see if there are any parts he should NOT use, or are there any roads he shouldn't miss.

All info would be gratefully received

Thanks
Mark

Mark Allanson - 14/7/10 at 10:27 PM

File too big for Locostbuilders, try this one without the images

Mark Allanson - 14/7/10 at 10:27 PM

Trying a smaller file

Mark Allanson - 14/7/10 at 10:28 PM

My patience is wearing thin - WTF does this mean?

"You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near 'Groats Tourist Information to Sennen Text.pdf', 'application/pdf', '302572', '%P' at line 1"

stevebubs - 14/7/10 at 10:35 PM

Take out any quotes and spaces from the filename....

matt_gsxr - 14/7/10 at 11:12 PM

Sorry that you have had trouble posting.

I did the old end-to-end 20 years ago with my mate Tim. We stayed in youth hostels.

It was hard work, but memories will stay for ever. Ludlow youth-hostel by the river is excellent after a long day in the saddle.

We did it in 8.5days (it would have been 8, but it got dark and we didn't have lights, but it certainly wasn't 9).

Matt

scootz - 15/7/10 at 06:56 AM

Best advice is to tell him that when he's passing through the Grampians, he should beware the moon and stay on the roads...

Airhead - 15/7/10 at 07:06 AM

Hey Mark

If you e-mail me the file I'll host it for you so that you can just paste a link.

Matt

stevec - 15/7/10 at 07:08 AM

Have you checked the Sustrans web site for hints and tips on cycle routes.
Good luck on the trip.
Steve.Sustrans Linky

adithorp - 15/7/10 at 07:30 AM

Also check the CTC (cycle touring club) site. They do suggested routes for LEJOG.

North to south is the hard way to do it. Prevailing winds mean he'll most likely have a head wind all the way and the toughest bit is Devaon and Cornwall... and it's not all down hill like on the map!

I'll have a look at your file tonight.

adrian

mad4x4 - 15/7/10 at 11:53 AM

probably find that PDF is an usupported file type for this site hence the SQL message

Mark Allanson - 15/7/10 at 04:56 PM

Trying again with the pdf

smart51 - 15/7/10 at 05:46 PM

This route takes you through the Mersey tunnel. You can only do this on a motor vehicle. If he's cycling, you either need to go through Wigan, St. Helens and Widnes then over the Runcorn Bridge then through Frodsham and Helsby picking up the route again at Queensferry, or From Wigan to Warrington and then Frodsham.

If he really wants to cycle through Liverpool, then he could take the ferry. Bikes are not allowed on the Underground trains either.

Mark Allanson - 15/7/10 at 05:59 PM

quote:
Originally posted by smart51
This route takes you through the Mersey tunnel. You can only do this on a motor vehicle. If he's cycling, you either need to go through Wigan, St. Helens and Widnes then over the Runcorn Bridge then through Frodsham and Helsby picking up the route again at Queensferry, or From Wigan to Warrington and then Frodsham.

If he really wants to cycle through Liverpool, then he could take the ferry. Bikes are not allowed on the Underground trains either.



Thanks, This is EXACTLY what we are looking for

Mark

Mark Allanson - 19/7/10 at 05:50 PM

Well, Luke and Rob are in a village called Brora tonight.

After being forced offroad by a car, Luke has a damaged rear wheel and is on his third innertube on the first day. The wheel is just about useable but will need a replacement when he can get one.

smart51 - 19/7/10 at 07:50 PM

Did he get the number?