LEJOG 2011?

Hello, my boyfriend and i are relatively new to cycling, but like a good challenge to build up too and are looking to do LEJOG (or JOGLE) in 2011.
We thought it would be more fun to do it in a group and so are looking around to either join an existing party or gather people together.

Our plan is to do the whole thing in 10-14 days in July/August 2011. We are in our late 20's, converting from trithalons and keen to try something a bit longer. We are based in London and would be up for some training rides/weekends with others beforehand. If anyone is organising or knows a group that we could join, please could you let me know.

Thanks!
Lizzie

Hi Lizzie
I'm hoping to do LEJOG next year too and I'm also based in London. I don't have a group myself (although various people have mumbled about coming) so I was thinking about joining an organised trip, but I'd happily change to a more ad hoc adventure! If nothing else I'd definitely be up for some training rides! I'm treating it as a bit of a "before I turn 30" thing! Drop me a PM if you're interested!
Becca

Hi Guys,

I saw your posts about JOGLE for 2011, It may not help because it is at a different time, but I am involved with a JOGLE in June. It is an organised ride with about 550 other riders. Got involved last year and had the most amazing 10 days.

Loads of triathletes, olympian and paralympians.....a couple of them told me that they even beat their PB's in the summer!

Anywho I'll put the website on here www.rideacrossbritain.com

Takes all of the heartache out of the logisitcs, just turn up and ride, there are even training rides and things

see you there perhaps

£1500 - I'd expect to be pushed along for that price

Thanks for the tip Sturge.

Did see this one, but interested in doing it for a bit less if possible.

Anyone got any advice on roughly how much it costs to do it yourself (hostels rather than camping)?

Thanks

Another good place for seeking fellow riders is the CTC LEJOG Forum: http://forum.ctc.org.uk/viewforum.php?f=22

It cost us less than £200 per head for 9 nights accomodation in hotel about £100 per head for hire of bus as support vehicle. On top of that then is spending money for food and petrol etc That was our basic breakdown

It cost me roughly £500 for my 8 day solo LEJOG back in 2005. That included train down to Penzance from London, staying at 6 hostels, 3 B&B's, the train back from JOG to Inverness, a flight back to Luton and all the food and drink you could possibly have. You don't need to pay that kind of money (£1500) to do this ride. Spending an afternoon with the YHA guidebook, telephone and Google maps is all you need.

To the OP if you are looking for other cyclists to do the ride with then I would say you need to have this sort by the Spring at the very latest. And get out and do a few group rides so everyone is ok with each others fitness and how everyone rides.

hi have used these before 2009 trip to the alps very well run outfit.. http://www.bikeadventures.co.uk/


larry

That's who I was thinking about going with, they've been recommended by a number of people. Bit pricey but everyone I know that's used them were v happy. Did you think it was good value for money?

If you are concerned about transport for the le/jog.. When i did it i hired a car point to point,Newcastle put the bikes in the car drove to penzance airport left the car there then cycled to Lands end.. after arriving at john o groats we cycled back to wick then train to inverness where we once again hired a car point to point dropping it off in newcastle.. much easier than the train..this might not suit you but its a thought.

Train fares are cheap if booked in advance.My train fares for my recent john o'groats-lands end cycle.

southampton-london £4-50 [megatrain] this fare could have been £1-50 if booked a bit earlier.
london to edinburgh £14
edinburgh to inverness £10

inverness to wick off peak single booked on the day you arrive is £16 i think.
penzance up to london i believe is £14- in advance.

I got by on a fiver or less per day for 3 weeks and camped free for 22 nights.
Plenty of places you can camp free safely, especially in Scotland.

I'm not suggesting you do exactly as i have done, all i'm doing is highlighting the low cost of travel if booked a few weeks in advance.
I use the trainline website to find the cheapest fare ,then a few hours later go up and book the ticket and get a cycle reservation at my nearest station,they offer the exact same price i would pay at trainline, and there is no need for a credit card.

This might be useful www.cycle-endtoend.org.uk

Rob

Hi,

I was looking to do the LE to JOG in 2011 with some of my rugby team, we had a look around and found www.moreadventure.co.uk they seem reasonably priced and seemed ok after a chat...so we went for it.

Would you guys use a proper touring bike or a more dedicated road/race bike?

Cheers

I would love to join you but I did it in 2009 and can't afford to do it again just yet - the last trip cost about £400 and that was with having a lot of the kit already.

Anyway, the difference between 10 days and 14 days is huge in terms of effort. 10 days will be quite a serious challenge if you are fairly new to cycling whereas 14 days would be quite relaxed - adding an extra day in here and there really can make a big difference. I did 11 days and that was quite hard work especially with bad weather and heavy panniers!

Good luck and enjoy - it's a great experience.

oh yeah, the A30 in Cornwall is the worst bit.

I've nothing against companies that run organised trips but I think part of the fun of something like LEJoG (which I'm doing in July ) is planning it yourself. Yes, it's a load of work but adds to the sense of achievement once you've done it.

I agree Ian, I was almost sold on the whole RaB package until I seen the price. Whilst some of it is fully justified, in reality it's a lot to ask unless you have a large office where you work with deep pockets that may 'sponsor' you.

If your triathletes then I'm sure the training aspect wont be as if your overweight or unseasoned to it which is why I think you will cope fine. I would too love to complete a LEJOG, maybe if I'm lucky and can get time off work (and the wife permit's) I could be a late addition.

hi becs
have done lejog twice the first time was 14 day ctc route for my 40 b/day all acc booked this was a a load of my mind ...but it means that if you have a prob you still have to get there .....second time i went with some one on the ctc who wanted a buddy.. we decided not to book ahead and find places as and when but took a tent as back up as the time was july-aug some places we reached b+b were full ...as to value of my trip with bikeadentures yes i found it good and there staff on the trip had every thing sorted down to route sheets + info before setting off after breakfast and also transporting the bike there and back was all added to a great holiday not having to do any thing but ride the bike will be sure to use them again

larry

Hi there. If any is interested I'm looking for someone to ride with to do the Lejog. Feel free to drop me a line. I live in Sheffield and free to do training rides. I'm looking to do the ride cheap as poss.
Cheers. Pato

Hi everyone

Going to do LEJOG in April (planning to leave on Apr 19).
At the moment, am going alone. Will do a bit of research, a bit of training, but looking for an adventure, leaving room for flexibility.
Have not got a great deal of time for lots of research or to do any specialised training.
Maybe a little naive of me, but I want to head off with an open mind.