Ha, thanks for the name check. That was a good watch, and bought memories back of my LEJOG last September. I enjoyed the freedom of camping especially with the situation of last year, but it can be hard work with the extra gear. Done it twice now, want a hat trick now, but will start in JOG next time!
Great video thanks - doing LEJOG next year for my 60th, been wanting to for years - still can’t decide on camping vs B&B.. I notice you said you wouldn’t take all the camping gear if you went again? Would you book places? Thanks v much again for the video
Changed my since. When I go again I'll probably take a lightweight bivvy bag setup and sleep under the stars and when the weather looks dodgy find a bnb. Good luck on the LEJOG - it's certainly worth it!
Very inspiring - I'm doing it in September to celebrate my 65th year (66th actually; I'll be 65 this year). Any tips on getting your bike and gear to Cornwall, and back from JOG?
Hi David, I can only share what I did. I got lift down to the Cotwolds, cycled to LE, then went to JOG. After that cycled down to Edinburgh and took the train back home followed by a short ride journey home again. Am sure there are plenty of trains that run down into the SW. Just remember to book a bike on the train and book outside of peak hours is the rule I hear from others.
Fantastic! That's the idea behind my channel, sharing experiences and hopefully inspiring others. Good luck with the training and I hope everything goes well for you on the journey. And remember... the hardest bit is the South West!
I believe I deleted the route. I have my strava activities you can look at if you want. Good luck I hope you have a good adventure. I believe there are unofficial routes online- I just made mine up from scratch!
Hi Richard. I'm planning to cycle JOGEL in August by novice bike packing / wild camping. Just wondering which sleeping bag did you use as I need a compact lightweight sleeping bag?
@@BikepackingAdventures ha as it happens I have seen one at Mountain Warehouse that I going to look at this morning. Cheap light and warm is what I'm looking for. Hopefully it will be drier / mild in August. Thanks
@@BikepackingAdventures just bought the Traveller 50 sleeping bag goes to 11c and 0 for extreme temp. Also a sleeping bag liner. So hopefully with merino wool top and socks, that combo should keep me warm in Scotland
great video, When I do my LEJOG, might take 3 or 4 weeks, because I would combine it visiting places I would like to look around, such as the National Arboretum and Beamish. and on most long multi day camping rides I tend to do Freestyle, use a basic route but often make detours. thats why on long tours, I just use sat nav to record route, and paper maps to navigate.
My girlfriend and I are doing LEJOG this year when lockdown ends. Like you, we’re gonna take a month to do it to be able to visit places. Might see you on the road!
Hi Richard, great overview of your adventure! I’m considering doing LEJOG this year, I have been training hard mostly indoors on Zwift at moment until the weather improves. I would love to combine the trip with a mix of camping with hotels/b&bs, but been in 2 minds of taking the extra kit and being weighed down VS having pre-planned stops, with lighter loads. This is especially important if I want to complete it in 9days! I think your words of wisdom around leaving the camping gear at home is probably a good idea if I’m going to attempt it within 9days for minimal faffing and weight. Oh and I have the same tent as you, but only used it a handful of times. 👍
Oh, FYI - I listened to the video on my iPhone with AirPods and the commentary was not in stereo, could only hear the audio through left ear until you switched to the ride footage clips which worked fine.
Would depend on the route I guess, I diverged significantly from a direct route and had a day off. Also untold in this video my adventure began in The Cotswolds I cycled down to LE and at JOG I still had to cycle back to Edinburgh so even before I got to LE I already had 3 days riding in my legs. 9 days is definitely doable camping if thats your thing, but at the end of the day it all really depends on what kind of adventure your looking for and how much you want to ride day on day.
@@BikepackingAdventures - wow that’s impressive! Thanks for the extra insight! I probably will trial the camping on a 2 day trip before making final decision. How did you get on with the tent itself, did it work for you?
@@Bexxy well as you know its not the most spacious one out there on the market, but is definitely well suited for bikepacking. I think the only omission on my trip was a ground sheet. And by a ground sheet essentially I mean a small one cut to size to have at the the so-called doorway just to help on wet days and also would have been a big help when cooking and eating. Having said that a close park bench at the camp site come in useful.
Hi Peter, during my LEJOG I charged up at some campsites, often they will have a room with a freezer or fridge in. Plug charger in and forget about it. Once found empty fridge, unplugged fridge and stuck charger in. Don't forget to take 3-pin adapter. Its hit and miss though whether you will find a socket and you will need to leave your charger or phone unattended. Also during LEJOG I spent a whole day in Pitlochry at a cycle cafe / recharging both power banks for the final bit. Another idea is to charge in cafes en route- I did this as well.
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Ha, thanks for the name check. That was a good watch, and bought memories back of my LEJOG last September. I enjoyed the freedom of camping especially with the situation of last year, but it can be hard work with the extra gear.
Done it twice now, want a hat trick now, but will start in JOG next time!
Great video thanks - doing LEJOG next year for my 60th, been wanting to for years - still can’t decide on camping vs B&B.. I notice you said you wouldn’t take all the camping gear if you went again? Would you book places? Thanks v much again for the video
Changed my since. When I go again I'll probably take a lightweight bivvy bag setup and sleep under the stars and when the weather looks dodgy find a bnb. Good luck on the LEJOG - it's certainly worth it!
Very inspiring - I'm doing it in September to celebrate my 65th year (66th actually; I'll be 65 this year). Any tips on getting your bike and gear to Cornwall, and back from JOG?
Hi David, I can only share what I did. I got lift down to the Cotwolds, cycled to LE, then went to JOG. After that cycled down to Edinburgh and took the train back home followed by a short ride journey home again.
Am sure there are plenty of trains that run down into the SW. Just remember to book a bike on the train and book outside of peak hours is the rule I hear from others.
Excellent summary; what was your total mileage for the trip?
Well done. Thank you.
Thanks so much Richard, fantastic video, me and my buddy Frank have been inspired and will do it over summer. Will let you know how it goes! - Johnny
Fantastic! That's the idea behind my channel, sharing experiences and hopefully inspiring others. Good luck with the training and I hope everything goes well for you on the journey. And remember... the hardest bit is the South West!
Great video. Did it a few years ago and doing it again this summer with my wife.
Great video . Do you have your route in Strava or something similar? Keen to do this in March 2022
I believe I deleted the route. I have my strava activities you can look at if you want. Good luck I hope you have a good adventure.
I believe there are unofficial routes online- I just made mine up from scratch!
Hi Richard. I'm planning to cycle JOGEL in August by novice bike packing / wild camping. Just wondering which sleeping bag did you use as I need a compact lightweight sleeping bag?
Hi, it was a season 1-2 sleeping bag from Mountain Warehouse - nothing expensive or fancy. Good luck on JOGEL!
@@BikepackingAdventures ha as it happens I have seen one at Mountain Warehouse that I going to look at this morning. Cheap light and warm is what I'm looking for. Hopefully it will be drier / mild in August. Thanks
@@LUCYDIAMONDBOXER1 and if it does get chilly on a night time you can always throw on some lightweight waterproof trousers or similar
@@BikepackingAdventures just bought the Traveller 50 sleeping bag goes to 11c and 0 for extreme temp. Also a sleeping bag liner. So hopefully with merino wool top and socks, that combo should keep me warm in Scotland
great ride!
Fantastic video mate 👍
great video, When I do my LEJOG, might take 3 or 4 weeks, because I would combine it visiting places I would like to look around, such as the National Arboretum and Beamish. and on most long multi day camping rides I tend to do Freestyle, use a basic route but often make detours. thats why on long tours, I just use sat nav to record route, and paper maps to navigate.
Yeah I've not done the paper map thing up to now - love my tech!
@@BikepackingAdventures I like to use both, have os maps on my phone
My girlfriend and I are doing LEJOG this year when lockdown ends. Like you, we’re gonna take a month to do it to be able to visit places. Might see you on the road!
Hi Richard, great Video. Just wondering what tyres you used and what time did you set off in the morning? Cheers
32C Continental Gator Hardshells. Typically I set off anywhere between 8-10 every morning. Camping slows you down like that!
Hi Richard, great overview of your adventure! I’m considering doing LEJOG this year, I have been training hard mostly indoors on Zwift at moment until the weather improves. I would love to combine the trip with a mix of camping with hotels/b&bs, but been in 2 minds of taking the extra kit and being weighed down VS having pre-planned stops, with lighter loads. This is especially important if I want to complete it in 9days! I think your words of wisdom around leaving the camping gear at home is probably a good idea if I’m going to attempt it within 9days for minimal faffing and weight. Oh and I have the same tent as you, but only used it a handful of times. 👍
Oh, FYI - I listened to the video on my iPhone with AirPods and the commentary was not in stereo, could only hear the audio through left ear until you switched to the ride footage clips which worked fine.
Ahh thanks for that. I would have never have thought to listen back wearing headphones. That should be easy to fix on future videos. 👍
Would depend on the route I guess, I diverged significantly from a direct route and had a day off. Also untold in this video my adventure began in The Cotswolds I cycled down to LE and at JOG I still had to cycle back to Edinburgh so even before I got to LE I already had 3 days riding in my legs. 9 days is definitely doable camping if thats your thing, but at the end of the day it all really depends on what kind of adventure your looking for and how much you want to ride day on day.
@@BikepackingAdventures - wow that’s impressive! Thanks for the extra insight! I probably will trial the camping on a 2 day trip before making final decision. How did you get on with the tent itself, did it work for you?
@@Bexxy well as you know its not the most spacious one out there on the market, but is definitely well suited for bikepacking. I think the only omission on my trip was a ground sheet. And by a ground sheet essentially I mean a small one cut to size to have at the the so-called doorway just to help on wet days and also would have been a big help when cooking and eating. Having said that a close park bench at the camp site come in useful.
With camping how do you manage to keep gadgets charged
Hi Peter, during my LEJOG I charged up at some campsites, often they will have a room with a freezer or fridge in. Plug charger in and forget about it. Once found empty fridge, unplugged fridge and stuck charger in. Don't forget to take 3-pin adapter. Its hit and miss though whether you will find a socket and you will need to leave your charger or phone unattended. Also during LEJOG I spent a whole day in Pitlochry at a cycle cafe / recharging both power banks for the final bit. Another idea is to charge in cafes en route- I did this as well.
how did you get back down south?
Hi David, I cycled back to Edinburgh over the next 2 days and then took the train back to Doncaster and cycled 20 miles or so back home from there.
@@BikepackingAdventures cheers
would love to do this but i want to go up the n down again le to jog then jog to le raise some money .and most of all lose weight