houltmac Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 I was thinking of doing a long ride out in the UK next summer. The plan originally was Lands End to John O' Groats, but it turns out it's 850 miles, which seems so close to the 1000 mark! Looking at Google Maps it looks fun to ride from there down to Aberdeen for the night. 1070 miles apparently.Coming back could even be done around the east coast, which would be another 1000 mile day.Anyone interested in half or all of it? See if you can do the Iron Butt and 1000/24 hours or 2000/48 hours? I'm happy to do it alone, but it's more fun with others for sure.It's all just thoughts at the moment so let me know and we can organise something. Quote
cruz Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 Lands End to John o' Groats via Clacketts Lane services is 1000+.If you are up for a challenge why not join this http://www.rblr1000.co.uk/index.php the website is incomplete atm, but you can still subscribe for the email newsletter updates.It is a great experience and you can raise dosh for a good cause, over £33,000 raised on the 2009 event. Quote
RiffmasterII Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 I was thinking of doing a long ride out in the UK next summer. The plan originally was Lands End to John O' Groats, but it turns out it's 850 miles, which seems so close to the 1000 mark! Looking at Google Maps it looks fun to ride from there down to Aberdeen for the night. 1070 miles apparently.Coming back could even be done around the east coast, which would be another 1000 mile day.Anyone interested in half or all of it? See if you can do the Iron Butt and 1000/24 hours or 2000/48 hours? I'm happy to do it alone, but it's more fun with others for sure.It's all just thoughts at the moment so let me know and we can organise something. I did Aberdeen to Bognor Regis last week which was 610 miles in a day and I do indeed have an Iron Butt! my little brother lives in Aberdeen so I will be up for this. My only concern is how can you ride 1,000 miles in a day? Quote
cruz Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 My only concern is how can you ride 1,000 miles in a day?You only need to average a little over 41mph, which is why it can be done on as small a bike as a 125. As the RBLR1000 does use some M/ways it is not an event for 'L' platers. Quote
RiffmasterII Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 It took me 13 hours to ride 610 miles, I did hit some really really crap traffic and road works and reckon I could have knocked off at least a couple of hours from that time, but I guess 1,000 miles would still be around 15 hours riding at least? Quote
cruz Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 If you do it in less than 17 hours you must be riding in excess of the speed limits.I took 23.5 hours and had some leisurely meal breaks. Quote
Pete Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 I'll do it AND I'll bring a tent (just in case)! Quote
houltmac Posted November 12, 2009 Author Posted November 12, 2009 That's the spirit Pete! If this rain doesn't ease by then I think I'll be wearing a tent!Thanks for the link Cruz, I have signed up for a newsletter and look forward to seeing more. I did check the Iron Butt UK website and it seems a little... unusable. I also spoke to my local Hein Gericke guys today (went in for a tankbag and got talking) and they said to let them know near the time and they will put the word out and give some decent discounts on any gear needed for the trip. Pretty good of them.I need to start building up to it though, so I'll be heading into Wales this weekend for a long one. Quote
cruz Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 Good for you Matt, and a nice gesture by HG Cheltenham. When the time comes I will make sure they get a mention. Quote
golach808 Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 i've done a trip up to scotland (elgin) a few times it's about 550 miles and takes about 8 hours and it really pisses me off on the way home cause by the end i'm in agony. didn't go this year though maybe getting to old Quote
RiffmasterII Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 i've done a trip up to scotland (elgin) a few times it's about 550 miles and takes about 8 hours and it really pisses me off on the way home cause by the end i'm in agony. didn't go this year though maybe getting to old What bike do you ride? I did it on my ninja and was tempted to walk along side my bike for the last 100 miles! Quote
houltmac Posted November 13, 2009 Author Posted November 13, 2009 Sadly, I forgot about the football, and the rugby, and I have to find some time to visit my granddad in hospital at some point tomorrow. Perhaps I will take a short one and then go out for a longer one on Sunday?Either way, I will be looking to build up some endurance over the coming months, and think it's likely to be way harder in winter than summer so it's got to be good practice right? It's way harder to ride in all that clobber and rain for sure.Anyway. If anyone fancies building up with me (as I am a complete and utter newb to distance riding) then be sure to PM/TXT me. Quote
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