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Cycling Land's End to John o' Groats Richard Barrett

Cycling Land's End to John o' Groats By Richard Barrett

Cycling Land's End to John o' Groats by Richard Barrett


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A concise guide to cycling the length of Britain, from Land's End to John o' Groats (or vice versa). As well as describing an optimal safer route of around 1000 miles, there is helpful advice on how to get to and from the start and finish, accommodation options and facilities, plus tips on how to prepare for the challenge.

Cycling Land's End to John o' Groats Summary

Cycling Land's End to John o' Groats: LEJOG end-to-end on quiet roads and traffic-free paths by Richard Barrett

A concise guide to cycling LEJOG - Land's End to John o' Groats - describing an idyllic route that follows quieter roads and traffic-free paths but without too much meandering. Covering 1000 miles, the route is divided into 14 stages and can be comfortably ridden in two weeks. Easy-to-follow route descriptions are accompanied by clear mapping and useful gradient profiles, together with route highlights and points of interest, of which there are many. Invaluable tips and tricks are also included from preparing yourself to preparing your bike, together with logistical advice such as getting to and from the start and finish, accommodation options and more. In addition to the main 14-stage schedule (which includes an alternative option through Central Scotland), longer and shorter schedules are also suggested, making it easy to prepare a personally tailored adventure. The route, which passes through a diverse range of landscapes, from almost sea level across the Somerset Levels to over 1400ft through the magnificent Cairngorm Mountains, showcases some of Britain's best cycling. It is a must for anyone who's ever been remotely tempted to take on this iconic end-to-end challenge.

About Richard Barrett

After years of road running and mountaineering wreaked havoc with his knees, Richard Barrett returned to long-distance cycling in his fifties when he bought himself a classic British made touring bike. Richard lives in West Cheshire and, if he is not touring, rides two or three times a week with local Cycling UK groups.

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GOR013918092
9781786310255
1786310252
Cycling Land's End to John o' Groats: LEJOG end-to-end on quiet roads and traffic-free paths by Richard Barrett
Used - Like New
Paperback
Cicerone Press
2023-08-14
232
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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