2 posts tagged “randonnee”
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,
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).
