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Point North and Pedal - Land's End to John O'Groats - Going Solo
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Born out of the need to do something competitive which didn’t aggravate his ruined knees, Phil took up cycling in 2008. In 2010, at the age of 39, a health issue drove him to focus more on fitness; cycling became a key part of his training regime.
A chance meeting at work first sparked the idea to achieve a life’s ambition, namely to cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats and raise money for a small disability support group. The planning and training was the simple bit but did he have sufficient mental strength to cope with being on the road for 12 days alone?
The book recounts his journey and the surprising encounters along the way; it also contains anecdotes from Phil’s past and describes his fundraising attempts prior to the ride. As the mileage mounts, there is a developing theme of people’s willingness to help and contribute. Social media provides essential support from his family and friends adding a humorous element, but is all of this enough to counter the low points of a very physical and sometimes lonely challenge.
One bike, one tent, 1,000 miles – what could go wrong?
Born out of the need to do something competitive which didn’t aggravate his ruined knees, Phil took up cycling in 2008. In 2010, at the age of 39, a health issue drove him to focus more on fitness; cycling became a key part of his training regime.
A chance meeting at work first sparked the idea to achieve a life’s ambition, namely to cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats and raise money for a small disability support group. The planning and training was the simple bit but did he have sufficient mental strength to cope with being on the road for 12 days alone?
The book recounts his journey and the surprising encounters along the way; it also contains anecdotes from Phil’s past and describes his fundraising attempts prior to the ride. As the mileage mounts, there is a developing theme of people’s willingness to help and contribute. Social media provides essential support from his family and friends adding a humorous element, but is all of this enough to counter the low points of a very physical and sometimes lonely challenge.
One bike, one tent, 1,000 miles – what could go wrong?
177 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 2013
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March 3, 2018
Worthy read
Another end to end bike ride - yes!
Written in a way only those that have done it can do!
Worthy of far-reaching YES
Recommended!!
Another end to end bike ride - yes!
Written in a way only those that have done it can do!
Worthy of far-reaching YES
Recommended!!
January 11, 2017
Good end to end read
Well written with lot's of detailed description of the route. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book and so would anyone remotely interested i n LEJOG
Well written with lot's of detailed description of the route. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book and so would anyone remotely interested i n LEJOG
April 20, 2017
Fantastic Read.
Great read from start to finish. Having considered doing this ride as a retirement expedition/challenge in 2018 I am more determined now to undertake this epic journey. This book has given me the inspiration to do so. I couldn't put this book down, it's to the point and funny in places. I could relate to the author with his perception of people and places. But don't just take my word for it, buy the book, read it and like me start and plan your own journey. I for one can also recommend the liberal dosing of Sudocream.
Great read from start to finish. Having considered doing this ride as a retirement expedition/challenge in 2018 I am more determined now to undertake this epic journey. This book has given me the inspiration to do so. I couldn't put this book down, it's to the point and funny in places. I could relate to the author with his perception of people and places. But don't just take my word for it, buy the book, read it and like me start and plan your own journey. I for one can also recommend the liberal dosing of Sudocream.
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