For further information about how you could join us on this amazing trip, please visit: https://www.moreadventure.co.uk/event/lands-end-to-john-ogroats-cycle/

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	Cycle California – LA to San Francisco Duration: 13 days Dates: 2nd – 14th October 2017 CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE
	Lands End to John O’Groats Cycle Duration: 11 days Dates: 23rd July – 2nd August 2017 CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE
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If 2017 is too soon, there are some dates for 2018 live already, so please check out the site for further information: www.moreadventure.co.uk.

We hope you’re well and warm and hope to hear from you soon – have a great weekend!

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A fully supported and guided trip from one end of the UK to another…Tony who partook in the Action Duchenne LEJOG in 2015, had this to say about the trip:

“Great organisation and Tom, Rhys, Dave and Ben all developed a great rapport with the group. They got to know the individuals quickly which enabled them to set a realistic and achievable pace for our Land’s End to John O’Groats trip. Their route knowledge was excellent and they were able to deal with any and all mechanical issues with a minimal of fuss. Briefings were to the point and safety was always a top priority. The lunches they prepared every day were superb and catered for every dietary need – nobody goes hungry on a More Adventure trip!! I’d recommend them without hesitation”

For further information about the trip, please visit: www.moreadventure.co.uk/event/lands-end-to-john-ogroats-cycle/

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He hopes to cycle around 250 miles a day, a massive challenge at any time of year, but as if this wasn’t enough, he’s chosen December and hopes to finish just before Christmas day! The following video gives some more detail about the challenge:

Wish him luck!

Whilst we can’t guarantee to offer the round-Britain on a bike anytime soon (and certainly not in 21 days!), we do have a range of other challenges available. Please visit www.moreadventure.co.uk/adventures/ for inspiration for 2017…

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1. Don’t underestimate the hills of Cornwall and Devon. If you are cycling south to north, you undoubtedly have the hardest days to begin with. The rolling (sometimes brutal) hills of Cornwall and Devon are an interesting start and it won’t really matter which route you take, you’ll encounter some tough climbs. The plus points of starting in Lands End with the tough stuff is that you have fresh legs and by the time you get to the other main climbs in Scotland, you’ll be used to tackling them.

2. Take plenty of spares. One of the hardest things to decide upon is what to take with you. It is unlikely that you’ll need a replacement bike, but having a good stash of inner tubes (we recommend four as a minimum), a couple of spare spokes, oil, water displacer (or WD40), some degreaser, a dirty rag, chain cleaner and spare brake pads can go a long way. Of course, it’s will be possible to pick supplies up, but this definitely gets harder as you enter the more remote areas of Scotland (if you’re riding as part of a supported team, you may find the following post useful – whilst LEJOG is certainly not a Sportive, the items listed in the post will put you in good stead for what you should carry: http://www.moreadventure.co.uk/cycling-sportives-what-to-take/)

3. Scotland is remote so prepare accordingly. Depending on which route you take once you’re in Scotland, it’s worth noting that there are stretches (which could be full days) that there is very little in the way of services, let alone bike shops. North of Inverness is particularly remote, so ensure you stock up on essentials (bicycle spares, specialist snacks, clothing if needed etc.) here before carrying on in the Northern Highlands.

4. Crossing the border of Scotland is not near the end of LEJOG. We don’t wish to dishearten you here, but Scotland is a huge place so by the time you cross the border from England, you still have a fair way to go. All too often we encounter riders that assume that because they’re now in Scotland, they’re nearing the end. It’s a hell of an achievement in itself to have made it this far, but just don’t stop!

5. You may be charged to be photographed near the Lands End and John O’Groats famous signs. A number of years ago, an enterprising family set up businesses charging to take photos of tourists next to both of the signs. The photos would then be processed and posted to the tourist as a souvenir. Since the advent of digital photography however, less people require this service which has all but killed off the business. We believe that the family has now left John O’Groats and in any case, there’s a perfectly good alternative sign that’s free to photograph!

6. Train in all weathers. We’ve all been there; inside, talking yourself out of doing that training ride that you know you should be doing but (insert as appropriate): i) It’s too cold; ii) It’s too wet; iii) That new fancy-pants waterproof jacket hasn’t arrived in the post yet. On LEJOG, this attitude simply won’t wash and if you’re truly committed to giving yourself the best chances of success, you need to be training in whatever weather is thrown at you. There’s a good motto to live by when training for an LEJOG (or any UK-based multi-day event!) – there’s no such thing as bad weather, only a bad choice of clothing. It is unlikely that every day of your trip will be glorious sunshine, so wrap up and get out in it all.

7. Look after your chainset. You may not notice the real impact a few days riding in torrential downpours has (aside from soggy clothes and horrific chafing), but trust us, your chainset will. Even if the weather is good, your chain and gear pick up a whole world of grime and dirt from the road. Unfortunately (or fortunately) the negative impacts of this occur gradually, so you probab ly won’t notice the performance of your bike degenerating. The answer? Get in the habit of cleaning your chain and drivetrain (even if it’s just with a cloth) each evening and ensure that there is enough (but not too much) oil on the chain.

8. Get new, suitable tyres just before the trip. Anyone who has been on one of our trips knows how passionate we are about tyres because getting countless punctures is no fun at all. Our record for one day for a group of 15 riders was 15 punctures, this were the leader’s hands at the end of that day: There is no doubt in our mind that this number of punctures could have been avoided had everyone bought new, suitable tyres just before the trips.

9. Be prepared to be midged. If you’ve never experienced midges before, you’re in for a real treat. Once contained within the borders of Scotland, this fearsome critter has migrated south and can now be found in most parts of the UK. There’s no doubt about it, Scotland still bears the brunt of the invasion, but being prepared for it with some insect repellent (we’ve found DEET or Avon Skin-So-Soft to be the most effective) and even the ability to cover more body parts than usual, is essential.

10. Pack a spare battery for phones and other electrical items. If you’re staying in hotels then this shouldn’t be too much of a problem as you’ll have plenty of sockets in which to charge your various electricals. If however you’re staying in hostels and/or campgrounds, then there may be a situation where all of the sockets are taken with other power-hungry visitors. Consider your phone not just as a means of Tweeting/Snapchatting your latest saddle sore to the world, it is an emergency piece of equipment that could save your life, so it is very important it is in working order whilst on the road. Could you also imagine your battery dying ten miles away from John O’Groats and losing that final Strava jigsaw piece – disaster!

We hope you’ve gained some wisdom from the above points and whilst there are probably hundreds of LEJOG tips out there, we decided to whittle it down to these 10. The most important thing about Lands End to John O’Groats (or the other way round) is that you’re enjoying it. Some of the roads (if the route has been planned well) are some of the finest cycling routes in the country and the landscape is simply breathtaking. Ultimately though, you simply can’t prepare for every eventuality, but that’s exactly why it’s an adventure – there will be good days and there will be not so good days, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

For more information on our Lands End to John O’Groats trips, please visit www.moreadventure.co.uk. Best of luck – you’ll get there!

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Eight nervous but intrepid riders met at a small campsite a few miles from Lands End on the 6^th August 2011. After some chat and getting to know each other, we headed out for our first group meal.

After a good night’s sleep, we made the short journey to Lands End for our photos at the famous sign. The weather seemed to be against us but we didn’t let it dampen our spirits (just yet!). Our Lands End to John O’Groats cycle was underway.

The first few days were led by the ever-reliable Luke ‘Tour-de-France’ Maskew. As is expected in the first stages of such an epic journey, there was very little time to ‘find ones legs’ as we passed straight into the undulating but quaint south west of England.

There was a range of fitness and ability throughout the group however we stuck together.

A big test was the brutal hill coming out of Bath (you know which one we’re talking about!).

It made a grown man weep (that was Danny by the way), and it will no doubt stick in everyone’s minds for a few years to come.

Soon after we were joined by Shane ‘Mr-Fixit’ Leavesley, who was on hand for some well-needed bike maintenance/construction. We said our goodbyes to Luke (who incidentally took a flight straight out to France to test himself on some of the famous alpine climbs on the continent) and pushed on ever-northwards.

The group was soon moving extremely efficiently, partly due to Steve’s new cog!

As we moved into the north of England, we passed through stunning scenery and tackled one of the challenging climbs of the trip, ascending to the village of Shap. There were plenty of nerves before undertaking this climb, but they really needn’t have been as they all powered up it in no time. It was all worth it for the downhill! (Don’t tell Caroline, but we believe Ben reached 40mph on this stretch!).

We were soon crossing the border into Scotland and as some were getting further away from home, others were getting nearer. By this time we had two established ‘point-men/women’ in Nina and Ben, who were doing a fantastic job of pulling the group along.

After some stunning scenery through Edinburgh and the Forth Road Bridge, it was time to enter the formidable Cairngorm National Park. Again there were plenty of nerves throughout the group but we pushed on relentlessly. It was here that Ben claimed his ‘King of the Mountains’ title as we have unconfirmed reports that he pipped Shane ‘Pink-Bianchi-top’ Leavesley to the summit of the biggest climb. Well done Ben, better luck next time Shane!

After a gruelling two days crossing the Cairngorms, it was relatively plain sailing through the stunningly isolated highlands and past the beautiful beaches along the north coast of Scotland.

We reached it! Many, many, many photos were taken.

A fantastic job by everyone, we completed the Lands End to John O’Groats Cycle, well done!

Some fell behind, some surged ahead, some walked, some swore and moaned (Steve!), but we all made it in the end! A big thank you to More Adventure who made it all possible.We hope you’re all still cycling!

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Al Khair

The Al-Khair Foundation is the UK’s most prominent Muslim charity. Since its conception in 2003 it has raised money for numerous charitable works including the Pakistan Floods and the Japan Earthquake. It is also heavily involved with building schools for orphans and shelters for widows and vulnerable woman. Their website can be found at www.alkhair.org.

Press Coverage

The event was shown on the Sky channel Iqra (http://www.sky826.com) and there was live coverage of the cycle challenge and its support. This coverage raised the profile of The Al-Khair Foundation and this ground breaking event. In addition to this, we were interviewed by countless local television companies and were featured in a number of newspapers and magazines.

This charity cycling event took a great deal of organising, with a full support team to coordinate. This included an entourage of two professional film crews in Range Rovers, a sleeper tour bus and numerous other support staff and crew.

After 35 days of cycling, the team finally pulled into Lands End to a huge welcoming party. They had travelled over 1500 miles and visited countless cities to drum up support along the way.

How much did they raise?

The event raised a staggering £950,000 for Al Khair!

This was a bespoke event run by More Adventure. If you’d like to find out more about how we could plan and run your next bespoke event, please get in touch!

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