DAY 01 . . . . Lands End to John O'Groats - Sat 09 Jun 2012
Lands End . . to . . Lostwithiel
Log Day 1
DateSat 09 Jun
Distance71.4 miles
Total Distance71.4 miles
Ascent6,142 ft
Total Ascent6,142 ft
Saddle Time5hrs 34mins
Total Time5hrs 34mins
SkiesCloudy
Temperature13-19 C.
Wind2-3 WSW
PrecipitationNone
VisibilityGood

Sunny in the morning then overcast.


The group met in the First & Last for a meal and a few drinks which led to expert advice and tactics etc.

Nine riders are in the group - all male - One extra guest for the first 2 days.

Bike Adventures supply 2 staff with a support van - One cycles with the group - One driving - alternating daily.

Route sheets are supplied giving - milage - a code for the road junctions - sign post indication - where we are heading.

Quite a challenging course for the 1st day on very narrow roads - many descents were under 10mph.

The picturesque scenery was worth the effort.

The group started at a very slow speed before the first break away at 10 miles.

Most of us met up for lunch at Portreath again a slow start before a break away.