Chris`I Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 That boy will eat whatever is put in front of him Andy has been treated to Garlic Bread for starter followed by a plate FULL off Chilli Rice, for afters - chocolate, crisps, biscuits and nuts. Washed down with a bottle of Wine. I think he's recovered He now has his feet up on the recliner watching the Olympics. Sounds like starters to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 JOGLE Day 8: leeds to Wetton in the south peaks. Another day of many hills! Great cycle paths out of Bradford though, and made good time though derbyshire. Total mileage about 80. JOGLE Day 9: Wetton to Birmingham. Appointment at Ians house for a day off and a bbq Fairly short day of 70 odd miles on good paths and back roads - well, at least until you get to Brum anyway! Weather still fantastic, very warm though, many cold drinks and ice pop stops needed. JOGLE Day 10: Rest day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Day 11: Birmingham to Cirencester. 60 damp but quiet miles, good old Sundays! Day 12 : Cirencester to Wells. Another 60 occasionally damp miles, are you seeing a pattern here? Both days it has got out nice in the evenings, so can't complain too much. Only another 3 days to go now I think, I can almost smell the end! Newton abbot tomorrow, I'm staying at my old university mate mikes house, its a proper bachelor pad, and he's even built a hot tub since I was last down there 3 years ago, so can't wait for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Keep going champ Maybe it'd be a good idea to get some South West members to meet you at Lands End, like a welcome party or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 Day 13: wells to newton abbot. Did about 80 miles today to get to my mate mikes house. Weather stayed good all day, although looking at the forecast, tomorrow is looking really really bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Better find a pub to hide in tomorrow then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cragus Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 First time I have caught this thread! You are truly mental - I would absolutely love to do something like this. Maybe when you write up a thread on completion giving us the final details, it will inspire me enough to man up and do it. .....or if not, give me something to read while I slob about and drink more beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Day 13: wells to newton abbot. Did about 80 miles today to get to my mate mikes house. Weather stayed good all day, although looking at the forecast, tomorrow is looking really really bad! I would like to see the hot tub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Day 13: wells to newton abbot. Did about 80 miles today to get to my mate mikes house. Weather stayed good all day, although looking at the forecast, tomorrow is looking really really bad! I would like to see the hot tub Simple take two weeks off work and cycle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 Day 13: wells to newton abbot. Did about 80 miles today to get to my mate mikes house. Weather stayed good all day, although looking at the forecast, tomorrow is looking really really bad! I would like to see the hot tub Who told you about the hot tub? It was great BTW, I nearly passed out after staying in too long though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Nearly there mate, take care Day 13: wells to newton abbot. Did about 80 miles today to get to my mate mikes house. Weather stayed good all day, although looking at the forecast, tomorrow is looking really really bad! I would like to see the hot tub Who told you about the hot tub? It was great BTW, I nearly passed out after staying in too long though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 JOGLE day 14: Newton Abbot to St. Austall. The weather bites back! Delayed leaving the safety of the house this morning so as to only get 1.5 hours soaking, it was truly grim on the streets. The gale force winds hung around all day though, making progress difficult. Oh, and the cornish hills have kicked in too! Not only the infamous hills have started, but also the traffic! Christ its busy through the day, I suppose its August, but it does take the shine off a bit having a car or hgv passing your right ear every 30 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 JOGLE Day 15: St. Austall to Hayle. After yesterday weather, decided to spend the morning at the Eden Project as it was only 1 mile from camp. It's really good, well worth the visit, especially if you get there early. After that it was 40 miles of bathtime down to the final camp at Hayle nr. St. Ives. JOGLE Day 16. Hayle to Lands End! 20 miles each way to the end. Weather still ****, in fact a symmetrical bookend to the weather at John o'Groats two weeks ago. Consolation prize was stopping for food about 4 times in 5 hours Total mileage: 1045. Big thanks to Vik and Ian for looking after me on their respective days, especially for the calories! I'll try and do a better write up when I get home, but there's one more stage to do yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 CONGRATS MATE Glad you got there in one piece. A big WELL DONE and ine those sore bits are in need of repair So when is the world tour Safe journey hope and look forward to the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Well done Mr AK Fancy an outing in Wales over the bank holiday on a proper bike? (still trying to get Amanda in on the idea mind!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Well done Mr AK Fancy an outing in Wales over the bank holiday on a proper bike? (still trying to get Amanda in on the idea mind!) The poor chap has just spent two weeks and endless miles travelling the country and you want him to go for a ride this soon. Man that's brave!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 and a wee for your bum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrumbMC Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Well done! I just saw the title of this thread and it reminded me of a joke that not many on here will understand but you should. Two pies in the oven; One pie says, "Hi mate, I'm Fray Bentos" The other pie replies, "Oh are ya, i'm frey Wigton." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Well done matey, good effort, now the ride home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Well done Mr AK Fancy an outing in Wales over the bank holiday on a proper bike? (still trying to get Amanda in on the idea mind!) The poor chap has just spent two weeks and endless miles travelling the country and you want him to go for a ride this soon. Man that's brave!! PFfft, riding a road bike is no effort compared to where he has to ride off road at home. Merly a warm up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 NO EFFORT!!! Right your go, and you can do it twice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 NO EFFORT!!! Right your go, and you can do it twice Never said I could do it! Just saying that a road bike to HIM is no effort Maybe next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Well done mate, exceptional effort, I know I couldn't have done it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 Sorry Chris, got a wedding to go to on the bank holiday. If you want to carry on up the motorway a couple of hours though... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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