Hi Hive,
I now have my bike and starting to diet and exercise for my journey (lands end to John o Groats).
The bike was my brothers, but i think better than rusting in the garage, i'll make her happy with a little ride!!
I'm starting to get all my kit.
First off this friday i'm buying:
- A carbon fibre travel ukulele and battery powered amplifier (As writing songs will be my evening activity).
- Rear carrier and pavilion rucksacks.
That's all i'll be getting this friday (and still amounts to a fair few english pounds).
Over the next few months i'll obtain all my kit.
Being: Tent, sleeping bag, cookware, cycling gps (Garmin).
I plan to be ready to leave in around 6 months (with training and getting the equipment taking place during this period).
I shall keep you updated with the training and a look at the kit as i obtain it.
And here's the one piece of kit i actually have for the moment, my bike, i shall call her.. Imogen.
The main thing is to get used to that saddle..
I've been known for tantrums for an aching back side.. 😄
Good luck, Lewis!
My arse will not thank me, that's for sure.
😄
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Imogen is a rad name for your bike, I've always loved that name. It looks like you're getting excited about it and I'm keen to read how you get on. 🦋
Thanks, ha yes, the name came to me in a dream.
Get used to fixing punctures or at least changing tubes. It's bound to happen some time. You may find you need to modify the bike to make it ready for the trip. Get fitter and then do some test rides. Maybe go camping for a weekend. Have fun.
My plan is to walk to get rid of the excess fat i have stored, in the beginning. I've been hitting the gym in the mornings and eating much more healthily. I'm half tempted to go for the walking route instead, more access to various paths and a lot safer. I'll see how the training goes.
Hope to see you walking the parkrun soon.
Definitely.
I found this app useful for rehab after my anaemia
NHS Active 10 Walking Tracker
"Half of the joy of a trip is thinking about it" so I assume you must be excited. I surely am before each of the numerous ones I had so far, on a motorised bike though. Looking forward to how this will go - all the best!
Yes, ha. The wanting is about half the joy of having!
Spot on :)
Nice bike! Did you know about the British Cycling Sofa-to-50K training plan?
I did it one year - it eases you in gently.
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/knowledge/article/izn20151222-Beginner-Weeks-1-8-of-Sofa-to-50km-training-plan-0
Good luck - very exciting!
also, Chamois cream (aka Butt butter) -- for the chafing 😁