A long-distance road cycle (just short of 1000km) in summer 2010. Via the Cornish Riviera, the Exmoor Coast and the Dorest Coast.
Route
| Day | Date | Start | Distance | Climb | Finish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | Thu 22 July | Penzance | 12km | 50m | Penzance | Details… |
| 1 | Fri 23 July | Penzance | 98km (+35km**) | 980m (+250m) | Coverack | Details… |
| 2 | Sat 24 July | Coverack | 75km | 1040m | Golant | Details… |
| 3 | Sun 25 July | Golant | 79km | 880m | Boscastle | Details… |
| 4 | Mon 26 July | Boscastle | 93km | 1060m | Westward Ho! | Details… |
| 5 | Tue 27 July | Westward Ho! | 70km | 1080m | Lynton | Details… |
| 6 | Wed 28 July | Lynton | 103km | 1470m | Chard | Details… |
| 7 | Thu 29 July | Chard | 79km | 970m | Portland | Details… |
| 8 | Fri 30 July | Portland | 111km | 860m | Yarmouth | Details… |
| 9 | Sat 31 July | Yarmouth | 106km* | 1030m | Liss | Details… |
| 10 | Sun 1 Aug | Liss | 110km | 670m | London | Details… |
* Various options possible, depending on route taken around the Isle of Wight.
** To & from Lizard Point.
Who’s Coming?
Ollie, P-10
Paul, P-10
Anna, 2-3
Chris, 9-10
Possibly: Tom (2-3), Helen (9-10)
No: Dan, James, Jenn, Jayne, Sarah-Jane
What’s the Scenery Like?
A Flickr photo for each day:
What’s Done?
- Outline route planned
- Train tickets to Penzance (with cycle spaces) booked
- Booked YHA/B&B accommodation
- Hill training
What’s to Do?
- Detailed route planning
- Pre-trip cycle service
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