You will find here, the full list of posts that relate to my LEJOGLE 2020 world record attempt.
At the end of each post there is an image of the route actually ridden, and also a link to the You Tube video of each day that forms the basis of the submissions to Guinness World Records for evidence. Perfect for sending you to sleep each evening, since they are designed as evidence rather than entertainment. You have been warned!
The Ride
Day 1 – An belting tail wind, and an awesome start to the ride
Day 2 – Hunger, wrong turns, a walk in the woods and a very late finish
Day 3 – Saddle sores, Storm Francis and sleep deprivation
Day 4 – A slow start, Loch Lomond, and an awesome mountain sunset
Day 5 – Loch Ness, more rain, and a silky smooth road to the north
Day 6 – John O’Groats, more sleep issues, more wind
Day 7 – Support crew changes, another mountain sunset
Day 8 – Company on the ride, silliness and a border crossing
Day 9 – No support, alternative routes, lots of company
Day 10 – Super Heroes, lost things, the return of the Hubster, another border
The finish – Sleep Deprivation, powernaps, a police escort, the final sunset
Post Ride
Post Ride reflections – What goes through your mind after such a big event
The Emptiness – Once the Euphoria wears off, the mind goes to dark places
Mental Health
Mental Health Stories from the road – part 1 – Why I rode to support mental health, and personal stories from the people I met along the way + the ‘I followed a dot’ poem.
Mental Health Tales from the road – part 2 – More personal stories from cyclists who have been helped on their own journeys through cycling
Preparation
A Record Breaking Decision – How and why I decided to embark on this record attempt
I’m committed now – No going back from this point
Big Miles, Big Decisions – How I got my head around cycling so far
I’ve turned into someone I barely recognise – when training turns serious
Preparation – Considerations and solutions
Almost Time – Final Preparations and my invisible peloton
The Route – The intended route