THE Bikes!

Added a page with details of the luxury transportation devices with which this JOGLE is to be completed! One such device has been itemised, the others will follow.

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THE Route!

The finalised route page has been added, I hope some other people out there will find it useful.

Please find it to the right --->

It's really happening!

Today I booked 3 tickets from Portsmouth to Inverness, and then from Inverness to Thurso. Monies have been parted with, commitments made, and come rain or shine, 24th May we are off!

Now if only we could get some miles in preparation done before we go!

The Common Cold

The common cold has neutralized me for the last 2 weeks or so, any commuting has been strictly under engine power, and all training rides have been cancelled!

Once the head symptoms subsided nearly a week ago, something of a gremlin jumped down into my chest and played havoc with my lungs. It would seem, that this is now, finally coming to an end, and I am looking forward again to the freedom and serenity that comes with riding a bike. (of the non-motored variety - that gives rise to a 'different' feeling)

However some progress has been made regarding bike and equipment preparations - more posts to follow.

At last

I have finally received the time off to do the trip. It has only taken nearly 7 months to make it official.

Training - Week 4

Sunday 3rd February

We managed about 23 miles with a few hills thrown in, Chris sang a song, Rachel fell off her bike, and I laughed a lot. All in all it was a good - if rather windy training ride!

Also Rachel appears to have a suicidal water bottle, as it dove out of its cage a good 5 times during the ride.

Next week 30 miles!

Training - Week 3

Through a combination of gale force winds, other commitments, and bone idle laziness; week 3 was also abandoned. At this rate we may struggle to do 30 miles - let alone 1100!!