Escape to England!

and9rich
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Escape to England! Aug 24, 2010 10:18:55 GMT

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Post by and9rich on Aug 24, 2010 10:18:55 GMT

I've decided that next Saturday 4th sept I'm going to cycle to my homeland! My Dad lives at the heart of the lakes in Keswick.
170miles according to google map via the Forth Road Bridge- Kirkliston- Carwrath-Biggar- Abington Moffat- Lockerbie- Gretna- Long town- Carlisle- Bothel- Keswick.
I plan to take 14hours? I'm going to do a bit of a video and photos at most of the town signs.
I've never done anything this big on the bike so any advice would be good.
I not carrying anything with me except the obvious for a long ride, tubes, multi tool, but I'm going to pick up fluids/food at all the towns along the way.
Over these distances do I just stick to my long ride fueling (80miles?) or do I need to go over the top with extra consumption?
If anyone wants to ride to the bridge with me I'll be leaving Perth around 530am
Andy

Last Edit: Aug 24, 2010 10:19:51 GMT by and9rich

ianwilson Full Member Posts: 119	Escape to England! Aug 24, 2010 11:00:05 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ianwilson on Aug 24, 2010 11:00:05 GMT Andy, My advice, for what it's worth is:- DON'T!!! Serious respect for even considering this. I look forward to the report.
	Ian Enjoying my mid-life crisis

Steve Wilcox God Posts: 705	Escape to England! Aug 24, 2010 11:50:31 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Steve Wilcox on Aug 24, 2010 11:50:31 GMT Andy, When you get to Carnwath, make sure you have your certificate handy...you know the one, the certificate that you are sane. Too close to Carstairs for comfort mate. Good luck!! Cheers Steve

Dek God Dexter Posts: 554	Escape to England! Aug 24, 2010 18:52:35 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dek on Aug 24, 2010 18:52:35 GMT I would rather escape out of England . Any way mind take something to chain up your bike when you got to the shop for sweeties. As its a bit embarrassing sitting on the bus lycra clad if someone nicks yer bike.
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and9rich Senior Member Posts: 407	Escape to England! Aug 25, 2010 7:55:45 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by and9rich on Aug 25, 2010 7:55:45 GMT Sounds like a story of experience Dek??

Dek God Dexter Posts: 554	Escape to England! Aug 25, 2010 20:53:39 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dek on Aug 25, 2010 20:53:39 GMT You may spend your life wondering, but I will all ways know

and9rich
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Escape to England! Sept 6, 2010 8:25:01 GMT

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Post by and9rich on Sept 6, 2010 8:25:01 GMT

I DID IT!!!!
178 miles. 12.5 hours on the bike 14.25 mph.
Left Perth at 6am got to Keswick just before 9pm.
I'm feeling OK with no lasting damage but the thighs will need a week or two to get over it.
Really glad I did something like this and I think I'm over a bit of a psychological barrier on the bike.
Not a single problem on the way, just hills.

Andy

Steve Wilcox God Posts: 705	Escape to England! Sept 6, 2010 12:08:31 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Steve Wilcox on Sept 6, 2010 12:08:31 GMT Some cycle Andy. Now you have to turn around and do it all in reverse

Paul Meikle Full Member Posts: 127	Escape to England! Sept 6, 2010 17:50:46 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul Meikle on Sept 6, 2010 17:50:46 GMT Hi Andy, Brilliant effort mate. That Ironman next year should be NOOOOOOOOOOOO problem.

ianwilson Full Member Posts: 119	Escape to England! Sept 8, 2010 15:49:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ianwilson on Sept 8, 2010 15:49:21 GMT Well done Andy, tremendous effort.
	Ian Enjoying my mid-life crisis