5 posts tagged “lel”

The organiser stated earlier this week that London-Edinburgh-London is now ful. 600 riders from 30 different nationalities. 5 days max, 1400km.

Mood: Excited and worried.

I have received confirmation that my entry has been processed. For anyone interested in entering, consider doing so sooner than later as places are filling in fast. Also make sure the cheque is addressed to LEL2009 Ltd as opposed to the name of the main organiser Melita Luxton.

Plans are being drafted and redrafted on a constant basis as there is clear need to balance getting fit for riding 1400k in 5 days and family life.

Current plans are as folllow:
April:  Moffat Toffee (200k) on 19 April or The Cambrian (200k) on 11th April + Elenith (300k)
May: Fred Whitton Challenge on 10th May, Brian Chapman Memorial (600k) on 16th May
June: Ardechoise's Meridionale Allier (600k), White Rose Classic TBD
July: London-Edinburgh-London (1400k)
August: Relax... and Cumberland Challenge (I intend carry on riding this one until we get good weather conditions!)
September: May be the three peaks cyclocross...

A challenging event such as London-Edinburgh-London requires a few tricks to avoid wimping out before even seeing the start. One of first tricks to use is to voice your intentions to your friends, family etc... Then you have to enter.

I have now done that on both counts. I have also booked accommodation at the start and finish. I am nervously awaiting confirmation from the organiser Melita Luxton.

Related post: One Silly idea for 2009,

If you could be featured in a magazine which one would you choose?

 Audax UK's Arrivée after riding LEL2009 next year?

London - Edinburgh - London the pinnacle of UK long distance cycling. 1400km in less than 116 hours 40 minutes. The UK's equivalent of Paris-Brest-Paris.

Why should I?
- I love cycling
- I am more of a tortoise than a hare
- Never cycled that far so it is a challenge to aim for
- I am completely enthused by previous editions ride reports
- It's every four years and 09 is LEL's year
- It's bonkers

Why shouldn't I?
- It's a long way
- It starts and finishes in London
- It's slightly bonkers.
- Preparation will be daunting and time consuming
- I really don't know if I can do it. cycling 515k in 3 days on L'Ardechoise last year saw me completely drained on the last day. (yet, LEL is much flatter...)
- I like sleeping

So... end of July 09: LEL
May: Fred Whitton / Dales Grimpeur + one 300
June: The defining / testing ride to LEL: Ardechoise (e.g. La Merdionale-Allier?)
Rest of the year: club runs, longer commutes from April twice a week, Thursday evening training ride (chain gang).