FabSwingers.com forum: Lands end to John o’groats

By *orisjack OP Man
18 weeks ago

lancaster

Cycling solo the 980 miles in a weeks time

Has any one else done it and got some good tips along the way

By *avie65Man
18 weeks ago

In the west.

Would it be easier to do it from John O’Groats as it will be downhill all the way.

Good luck with it OP.

By *ai Hard 2 - Dai HarderMan
18 weeks ago

Manchester / Cardiff

"Cycling solo the 980 miles in a weeks time

Has any one else done it and got some good tips along the way "

Chapeaux mate! Hell of an endeavour.👏👏

Not done it, best I've managed is the length of Wales North to South. Only advice I can give is everything you already know I bet, but the best I can offer is massage at the end of each day (how many are you doing?) and if the weather's bad, have dry kit to change into after every feed-stop. Nothing worse than setting off after a break in cold wet gear.

Best of luck 💪🚴🏼‍♂️

By *ai Hard 2 - Dai HarderMan
18 weeks ago

Manchester / Cardiff

OP, more tips from someone unable to post...

"Good advice , warm kit after the ride as body temp will drop

And proper hydration salts with the correct amount of potassium

Less carb and more fat"

By (user no longer on site)
18 weeks ago

"Cycling solo the 980 miles in a weeks time

Has any one else done it and got some good tips along the way "

Alternate long and short days. Don’t hammer yourself in the early stages.

Stop regularly.

Enjoy every moment of it.

See every puncture as a moment to stop and enjoy the scenery.

Good luck! It’s an awesome journey.