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nicknofinger
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Can anyone tell me the quickest route to do Land's end John O'groats. Also how possible is it to do in five to six days?
If you've done it any advice would be great.
If you've done it any advice would be great.
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Which, apropos of nothing, reminds of, way back when, I was marshalling a cycling event at the Almondsbury interchange - where the M5 meets the M4. Not far from Bristol, in the South West of England. A tourist stopped and asked me "Which way to Dover?". All I could do was say "Take the M4 to London, then turn right. Carry straight on, you can't miss it"
Seriously, the routes are well documented. A little bit of research will tell you. Alternatively, you could just enter it in to your SatNav.
Good luck!
We did 942 miles in 8 days the longest day 129 miles and the shortest 107.
It would be possible to do it in 5-6 days, we choose the least traffic route.
We stayed in mostly youth hostels where possible.
Our Route:- Lands End-Exeter, St Briavels, Chester, Shap, Kilmarnock, Oban, Dingwall, John O'groats.
TIPS
Plenty of long training rides (bum on saddle time)
Fully maintained bike
Clean fresh kit every day.
Plenty of lube around the nether regions
Plenty of fluids/carbs during the day
Protein recovery drink after every ride
Good nights sleep
Good breakfast and evening meal
Steady on the beer in the evenings
Well worth doing
Goog Luck and Enjoy
Cheers for the advice and how did the bloke get the record of 44 hours, that's insane.