Scotland

A great days cycling, and the longest day. Covered 92 miles today. Rained in the lakes and didnt see too much due to the fog. Mid part of the day it stopped raining and was pretty good. Last ten miles was into a strong head wind.
Covered 92 miles, and are still on schedule.

Andrew fell today but all is well. Yesterday I set off speed camera.

I set off a speed camera yesterday.

Last nights b and b was magical. The bridleway in Arnside. The hosts were brilliant, and the food good enough to be on master chef.

time for bed, its been a long day.

dist 92
time 8:08
ave 11.3
ascent 3641
cal 5323
Peter.

May 16th - 29th 2009 - Lands End to John O Groats unsupported cycle ride. See details at www.justgiving.com/peterkingcycle

Arnside

Another yet day today, but nothing too bad. Brakes failed, so had to fit a new set, others worn out.

Started in Warrington, negotiated a good route then into countryside. Preston was also ok. Lancaster is miserable, all the people we met were just miserable.

Now in a great bed and breakfast in Arnside. Food is exceptional as is the accommodation.

long day tomorrow, we should be in Scotland.

time 6:32
dist 76.5
ave 11.6
wet

Peter.

May 16th - 29th 2009 - Lands End to John O Groats unsupported cycle ride. See details at www.justgiving.com/peterkingcycle

Now in Warrington.

Another good day all round. Day started out with rain, then ok for the rest of the day. Topography wise, the hills were mere pimples, apart from the massive boil at the begining.

Bum feels fine at the moment, my solid saddle is doing its job. Legs also feel fine.

Now in the swing of things. Get up, stuff our faces with as much as poss, cycle, have lunch, cycle, check in to bed and breakfast, wash, eat, do blog , sleep. Do the same the next day.

thought for the day - dont go to the loo near stinging nettles when its windy.
Dist 84
ave 12
max 31
saddle time 7:01
cal 4277
Peter.

May 16th - 29th 2009 - Lands End to John O Groats unsupported cycle ride. See details at www.justgiving.com/peterkingcycle

A very good day

Arrived at Bridges at about 5.30. This followed a brilliant day. Hilly to start the day, then the flats of the Golden valley. Weather was predom cloudy with some sun shine, but no rain. As soon as we reached the YHA, the heavens opened once more.
legs are starting to get a little sore. Rear end also a little pained from the constant uneven surfaces.

Why is it that you can cycle miles and miles without seeing a car, but as soon as you go to the loo, a car comes along.

last night we had a lovely evening with Bob and Be, Andrews relatives. Not only did they look after superbly, but they even donated to our charities. The night before, we stayed at Jaimies and Jens, who also looked after us at a five star standard.

time 6.7
ave 11.6
cal 4396
dist 77.15 (total 338)
ascent 4460

Peter.

May 16th - 29th 2009 - Lands End to John O Groats unsupported cycle ride. See details at www.justgiving.com/peterkingcycle

Fw :Now in Monmouth

The theme is similar. Rain, freezing, but with some hail thrown in. Plus a couple of sunny bits.

two killer hills. However, i still have yet to push my bike.

long hard day today, yet again.

todays moto - which ever way you cycle, the wind is always in your face. .

cons - rain, hail, hills
pros - we are on schedule. Its still great fun.

78 miles
ave 11.2
max 33
ascent 5689
rain buckets
wind all over the place

Peter.

May 16th - 29th 2009 - Lands End to John O Groats unsupported cycle ride. See details at www.justgiving.com/peterkingcycle

Devon and its hills are behind us

Just a quick one today - knacsed . Terrible weather again, at times it felt like buckets of water were being thrown on us. Also i now hate Devon. The hills are steep, long and at every turn.

at least we have got this bit out of the way.

on the positive side my sun block works. Put a bit on my nose and didnt see the sun all day .

pros - devons done, it was hard going but fun.

cons - the hills, idiots driving tractors,

dist 82
ave 12
ascent 5645
max 32

Peter.

May 16th - 29th 2009 - Lands End to John O Groats unsupported cycle ride. See details at www.justgiving.com/peterkingcycle

Day two - wet, wet, wet, then some more.

If anyone is reading this and has not donated, please do, as Today has been a lesson in survival. It started about two o'clock with me being sick. Seems i ate a suspect chow mein. I felt terrible in the morning. Had to move on though. To top it, it was raining horizontal.

the first hour and half were a nightmare. If you want to experience it, drink some epson salts, put your water proofs on, jump in the sea, then stick pins in your eyes.

Drank and ate small amounts in the morning and felt much better by lunch.

Had a roast lunch at a pub called the elliot - great food, and the landlord donated ten pounds to our charities.

pros of the day - we got here.

cons of the day - i was ill. It was as wet as it could be. It was cold. I had to cycle without my glasses as it was raining so much.

Are we having fun - too right we are.

stats
distance - 73
ave - 12.5
calories - 4427
Time in saddle - 5:49
max speed - 43.02
ascent - 2327
Peter.

May 16th - 29th 2009 - Lands End to John O Groats unsupported cycle ride. See details at www.justgiving.com/peterkingcycle