Author Topic: LEJOG: 03-08 JULY 2022  (Read 88225 times)

Re: LEJOG: 03-08 JULY 2022
« Reply #375 on: 23 June, 2022, 08:00:40 am »
Hi, two queries from me:

1. Is it possible to get a rough idea of the numbers expected still going through with the ride?

2. Will a track floor pump be available at each of the overnight stops? I'll obviously have a small pump of my own to deal with any flats during the day but would ideally like to ensure my tyres are at optimum pressure each morning when heading out. Otherwise I might look into buying a small handheld pressure gauge.

Re: LEJOG: 03-08 JULY 2022
« Reply #376 on: 23 June, 2022, 03:39:48 pm »
Event information page has been updated (today), listing the locations of all 4 overnight controls:
https://lejog1400audax.com/event-information/
More detail is in my comments on this route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31764424?beta=false
(NB: not authoritative).
Day 3:
618   ABRAM
624   Wigan
630   Standish
643   Clayton-le-Woods
652   Preston (via NCN 55)
670   A6 > Garstang
   B5272/A588
689   Lancaster
699   CARNFORTH
711   Milnthorpe (and R&L)
718   Sedgwick
724   Kendal (N on A6)
751   Shap
767   Penrith
777   Hutton End
799   Carlisle
815   GRETNA
840   Lockerbie
895   ABINGTON
931   Strathaven
947   Mossneuk
954   CLARKSTON

Re: LEJOG: 03-08 JULY 2022
« Reply #377 on: 24 June, 2022, 08:05:16 am »
954   CLARKSTON G76 7EP
965   Paisley
976   Erskine Bridge
978   NCN 7 and A814
986   Dumbarton
987   A812 and B857
994   Balloch
995   A82 > Tarbet
1047   CRIANLARICH (R if into village; either C or T OK as 'control')
1054   TYNDRUM (Brodies or Green Welly)
1105   Ballahulish (Coop)
1129   FORT WILLIAM
1144   NCN 78 > Gairlochy
1147   Commando Memorial
1182   Fort Augustus
1213   Drumnadrochit (and L)
1215   R $ Beauly A833
1230   R A862
1234   KIRKHILL   IV5 7PB

aligned with kilometrages in https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31764424?beta=false

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Re: LEJOG: 03-08 JULY 2022
« Reply #378 on: 24 June, 2022, 06:37:18 pm »
What is meant by C or T as control at Crianlarich?

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Re: LEJOG: 03-08 JULY 2022
« Reply #379 on: 24 June, 2022, 06:48:21 pm »
What is meant by C or T as control at Crianlarich?

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I read that as 'either Crianlarich or Tyndrum OK as control'

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Re: LEJOG: 03-08 JULY 2022
« Reply #380 on: 24 June, 2022, 06:50:15 pm »
Ah ha! Makes sense, though neither have anything in the middle of the night.

The real food cafe is pretty good for food.

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Re: LEJOG: 03-08 JULY 2022
« Reply #381 on: 24 June, 2022, 08:05:20 pm »
What is meant by C or T as control at Crianlarich?

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I read that as 'either Crianlarich or Tyndrum OK as control'
That's as I understand it. In the expectation that riders will use the sleep stop at Clarkston (after a long Day 3), it's 100km to Tyndrum so surely the store will be open. But makes entire sense to offer 'either/or'. On the long final day of West Highlands 1000, Brodies was open at 5:30am (with bonus midge anti-faffing function).
Thursday's run in:
1234   KIRKHILL   IV5 7PB   
1241   Beauly (and SO >)   
1245   Muir of Ord   
1255   Dingwall (> back road)   https://lc24cyclerepair.co.uk
1265   Evanton   
1270   Alness   
1271   L on NCN 1 > Tain   
1302   DORNOCH (Evelix fuel)   
1327   Brora   
1345   Helmsdale   
1401   WICK   
1428   JOHN O'GROATS   

Re: LEJOG: 03-08 JULY 2022
« Reply #382 on: 26 June, 2022, 03:21:45 pm »
Here's a refined Day 1:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39956656?beta=false
And commentary/refinements:
1) 43.4  R@x (Four Lanes)
2) 52.6 SO (eff R), past Perranwell stn and thru Carnon Downs
3) 58.0 Off A39 and 'Old Coach Road' past Playing Place and thru Calenick
4) 72.7 NB R at Ladock
5) 79.2 Carry on to next L (for shop)
6) 102.6 Foll NCN past stn to A38
7) 142.1 Better road and line into Tavvy, Wiggle in town goes past Coop.
8) 201.8 Up and straight thru city centre
9) 203.5 2E @ Rbt on B3212 to Pinhoe and north
10) 235.8 Best to stick on main road
11) 253.0 Care and pre- (map) recce thru Taunton
12) 287.2 R on 'The Roman Way', later 1E @ mRbt and SO@X

Re: LEJOG: 03-08 JULY 2022
« Reply #383 on: 26 June, 2022, 07:06:29 pm »
Has an official gpx not been sent to riders?

Andy Corless

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Re: LEJOG: 03-08 JULY 2022
« Reply #384 on: 26 June, 2022, 11:05:39 pm »
Everyone on the start list should by now have received the final event information and GPS Tracks through email. If you're on the start list and haven't received these PM or email me and I'll find out what's gone on. The final route sheet will be going out Tuesday/Wednesday to those not using GPS.

Andy Corless

Re: LEJOG: 03-08 JULY 2022
« Reply #385 on: 28 June, 2022, 03:40:17 pm »
Here are my comments/advice on specific short sections of the route which some may find useful / of help.
First reference in list below is day/km on that day's route as issued; second ref is the @km on my full route linked here:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31764424?beta=false
1) Day 1 - see my 26 Jun post ^^ (Cornwall/Devon/Somerset familiar roads)
2) Day 2/25 and @335 Keynsham to the Severn Bridge: use B&BRP see @335
3) Day 3/27.6 and @641.2 Prefer use of NCN 55 and fine bridge across R Ribble and into Preston (out on A6).
4) Day 3/81 and @698.2 Better via Milnthorpe R&L on NCN 6, and road thru Natland to Kendal.
5) Day 3/150.6 and @767.4  After Penrith (note route thru town) rather than yet more A6, prefer fast back road thru Unthank and Durdar Rd /racecourse rd into Carlisle.
6) Day 4/23 and @972-991 Approach to Erskine Bridge and on to Loch Lomond  Please use @973.0 (and not issued route)(tho' cycling on the carriageway across the bridge is legal aiui).
And then drop to A814 and later A812/B857 north. Stays off A82 till there's no choice (after Balloch, tho' could take 'Old Luss Rd' and join A82 a few km N).
7) Day 4/178 and @1128 Prefer get off A82 and novelty of superbly graded/smooth/flat(obv) canal path to Gairlochy and up to the Cdo Memorial and the A82. Another stretch of canal path recommended @1171 from Bridge of Oich to Ft Augustus.

Re: LEJOG: 03-08 JULY 2022
« Reply #386 on: 29 June, 2022, 11:46:28 pm »
The route is mandatory I think, how much leeway does it give for these type of diversions?

Andy Corless

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Re: LEJOG: 03-08 JULY 2022
« Reply #387 on: 29 June, 2022, 11:48:12 pm »
Yes the route is mandatory. The final version of the route sheet/control list is going out tomorrow morning.

Andy Corless

Re: LEJOG: 03-08 JULY 2022
« Reply #388 on: 30 June, 2022, 12:38:25 pm »
The route is mandatory I think, how much leeway does it give for these type of diversions?
The LRM regulations are here: https://www.randonneursmondiaux.org/files/Rules_2019.pdf
Good luck over the dual carriageway'd Erskine Bridge and continuing on the dualled A82 for 20km.
There's a short and sensible route option I've shared in case riders decide prudence trumps mandatory.
Please note that none of my observations are "shortcuts" and the vast majority are based on having ridden the roads in question.
I'm sure other riders will appreciate verbal assistance if they've somehow failed to follow the prescribed route and give any advice due regard.
I've been told there may be as many as 80 riding. Good luck to all with their travel down to the far south west tomorrow/Saturday.

Re: LEJOG: 03-08 JULY 2022
« Reply #389 on: 01 July, 2022, 07:32:03 am »
Andy has emailed out that we should down load updates to the route. Does anyone know where to get these updates. The website seems to have the updated route but the route is one complete track and too big for my garmin, i really need the stages. I cant split the route either on RWGPS since im cheap and don't pay for premium.

Re: LEJOG: 03-08 JULY 2022
« Reply #390 on: 01 July, 2022, 07:42:27 am »
Andy has emailed out that we should down load updates to the route. Does anyone know where to get these updates. The website seems to have the updated route but the route is one complete track and too big for my garmin, i really need the stages. I cant split the route either on RWGPS since im cheap and don't pay for premium.
See Andy's previous email with individual links to each stage. They have been updated and just need downloading to your device again.

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Re: LEJOG: 03-08 JULY 2022
« Reply #391 on: 01 July, 2022, 07:42:52 am »
Andy has emailed out that we should down load updates to the route. Does anyone know where to get these updates. The website seems to have the updated route but the route is one complete track and too big for my garmin, i really need the stages. I cant split the route either on RWGPS since im cheap and don't pay for premium.

Take a look here: https://ridewithgps.com/users/3580601

Re: LEJOG: 03-08 JULY 2022
« Reply #392 on: 01 July, 2022, 08:12:14 am »
Thanks bgilliver , JonBuoy.

Re: LEJOG: 03-08 JULY 2022
« Reply #393 on: 01 July, 2022, 12:21:33 pm »
Yes the route is mandatory. The final version of the route sheet/control list is going out tomorrow morning.

Andy Corless

Hi Andy, is it possible to get the route sheet I never received the email,  or does anyone else have it and can post it up?  I just want to have a backup in case the GPS gives up!
Thanks very much, Chris.
Chris Radcliffe,
Otley Cycling Club

Re: LEJOG: 03-08 JULY 2022
« Reply #394 on: 01 July, 2022, 02:59:22 pm »
Rymans in penzance can do a4 printing in duplex and laminated for 1.50/ sheet.
If you want a5, you'll need to convert the pdfs first yourself.
Hope that helps someone.

( a4 for me )

Re: LEJOG: 03-08 JULY 2022
« Reply #395 on: 01 July, 2022, 05:22:45 pm »
Hi Andy, is it possible to get the route sheet I never received the email,  or does anyone else have it and can post it up?  I just want to have a backup in case the GPS gives up!
Thanks very much, Chris.
Chris - Andy sent the 'routesheet' out at 2301 yesterday (Thursday). If you want a "back-up" I'd recommend you scroll up and paste together the list of places I shared and print that out.
The significant changes revealed last night were (my analysis/assessment):
1) Ludlow is no longer a control
2) No controls north of Inverness (so Kirkhill > JoG).
3) Some of the RwGPS day routes he shared a few days ago have been "amended slightly since last weekend's email so it might be a good idea to download them again". After a swift scan the change that stands out (to me) is that on Day 3 after 93km he invites riders to take the A6 over Levens Bridge (entering the Lake District) and dualled trunk A591 rather than the (Previous route) A65 or the benign option I shared through Sedgwick and Natland up the quiet Kent valley.

List of overnight controls (directions, postcodes and grid references):
The website lists the 4 'overnight' controls:
[ https://lejog1400audax.com/event-information/ ]:
Oakhill, Somerset: 308km, Mendip Caving B/H, Fosse Rd: R off A367 at 'The Oakhill Inn' and after 1.4km on right (6km NNE of Shepton Mallett) BA3 5FZ, ST65024722
Abram, Cheshire: 613km - off A573 R into village and 4th L 'Fisher Avenue' and imm on L (14km N of Warrington) WN2 5XL, SD61080110
Clarkston: 956km - 1st L imm after station and imm L 'Aidans Brae' and to end (12km SE of Paisley, Renfrewshire]: G76 7EP NS57015732
Kirkhill, Highland: 1220km A833, R on A862, soon L $ Kirkhill, R on B9164 $ Kirkhill, in village L on RH bend (eff SO) soon L $ Community Centre (12km W of Inverness) IV5 7NX, NH55414560





Andy Corless

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Re: LEJOG: 03-08 JULY 2022
« Reply #396 on: 01 July, 2022, 10:52:53 pm »
Well it's almost time. Thanks to all those that have entered and an even bigger thanks to all those that have volunteered to help out at the controls. I thought I'd share the GPS Tracks for each stage:

Stage 1: Land's End - Oakhill. 308 km

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39736698

Stage 2: Oakhill - Abram.  305 km

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39778756

Stage 3: Abram - Clarkston.  331 km

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39812705

Stage 4: Clarkston - Kirkhill. 278 km

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39812468

Stage 5: Kirkhill - John o' Groats. 192 km

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39779407

Ludlow is no longer a control as the route passes through anyway to Market Drayton. There's no control after Kirkhill; it's a straight run to John o' Groats.

The final distance was calculated to be 1414 km; with an overall time limit of 116 hours & 40 minutes with no extra time allowed for the over distance. No rider will be credited with a finish time under 47 hours & 08 minutes.

We'll be updating the website throughout the event with an informal tracking system (no times); photo's etc, so your friends and club mates can keep an eye on the event progress and the website link is attached here:

https://lejog1400audax.com/live-updates

The Severn Bridge is closed to traffic until 07:00 am on Monday morning but the cycle track is apparently still open.

Finally, we're still a little short of volunteers at Abram (613 km - Monday night); Clarkston (944 km - Tuesday night) and Kirkhill (1222 km - Wednesday night). If you're available on any one of these nights and would like to lend a hand please do get in touch. All expenses will of course be covered.

Andy Corless


Re: LEJOG: 03-08 JULY 2022
« Reply #397 on: 02 July, 2022, 10:58:50 pm »
The Severn Bridge is closed to traffic until 07:00 am on Monday morning but the cycle track is apparently still open.
For those speedy souls who either press on on Sunday evening or set off pre-dawn getting to the Severn Bridge before 0600:
https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/south-west/m48-severn-bridge-suspension-cable-inspections/
"The M48 Severn Bridge will be fully closed from 7pm on Friday 1 July right through to 6am on Monday 4 July . . .
For the duration of the weekend closure, . . . the westbound footway and [south side]cycle path will remain open during the closure."
I have checked with the helpline who confirm that by "westbound" they mean the cycle path next to the westbound carriageway, i.e. on the south side of the bridge (not the Aust Services side) - NOT as per RwGPS route.
Go under the motorway, using the roundabout, exit on the A403 dual carriageway and (care) imm right (Passage Rd) and imm right (blue NCN signed Severn Bridge) and there's a board which hopefully will say 'OPEN'. At the far end the cycle path returns the rider to the north side (through a tunnel often strewn with glass) and the route up to Chepstow.
One doesn't know whether the cycle path on the north side will be opened promptly: they consider it 'job done' if one side is open.
NB 'Just seeing" whether the cycle path on the north side is open, and finding it's not, will cost the rider about 800m.
Good luck to all starters.

Alexander Turner

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Re: LEJOG: 03-08 JULY 2022
« Reply #398 on: 08 July, 2022, 08:56:20 pm »
An amazing ride. Loved it. Well done Andy for sticking with it over two cancelled years. Cheers to the volunteers. Hat tip to all who had a go. Good to see and speak with all I did. It will take some processing to summarise and post about but for now just well done and cheers to all.

Andy Corless

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Re: LEJOG: 03-08 JULY 2022
« Reply #399 on: 14 July, 2022, 11:37:19 pm »




Well we finally made it!

Despite the logistical challenges; train strikes and of course the ongoing COVID 19 Pandemic, 67 riders started from Land's End shortly after 09:00 am on Sunday 03 July 2022 and 50 riders officially finished the inaugural LEJOG AUDAX 1400 km Randonnee.

Firstly, I'd obviously like to thank all the volunteers who contributed to make the event a success:

OAKHILL, Somerset:



Hillevi Moller-Blackwell, Luke Hounsome, Tim Daplyn, Will Pomeroy, Fiona Ridley

ABRAM, Greater Manchester:

Gary Taylor & Michael Loughran

CLARKSTON, Renfrewshire:

Simon Lee & Mick Stanford

KIRKHILL, Aird:

Matthew Gilliver; Simon Lee & Mick Stanford

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This 1400 km Randonnee took the riders on a historic coast to coast, south to north journey across mainland Great Britain. Starting from Land's End, Cornwall - the end of the road - the riders headed across the lumpy roads of Cornwall and Devon before climbing over Dartmoor into Somerset as darkness fell on day 1, with many riders arriving at the first night control, Oakhill, Somerset at just over 300 km throughout the night.

Day 2 started with a loop around Bristol before crossing the Severn Bridge into Wales and on into Shropshire.

Day 3 started with a ride through northern urban towns such as: Wigan; Preston and Lancaster before the climb over Cumbia 's Shap Fell - at 426 metres above sea level - the highest point of the route.

Later that day, the route crossed over into Scotland passing just to the south of Glasgow.





Day 4 was remembered for the punishing winds of Glen Coe; whilst the last day was more or less a straight run north-west up the A9.



A couple of known accolades from me:

Rimas Grigenas completed the event less than a week after completing the Alpi 4000.

Ryan Mcglen completed the event as his first ever AUDAX.

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All those involved in the 2022 LEJOG AUDAX,
whether you cooked Pasta for the riders at 02:00 am; cleaned the loos; or even a curious passer-by who stood and applauded the riders into the control at Clarkston - scenes reminiscent of PBP - should feel a sense of achievement.

Overall, the event went relatively well. There were no reportable accidents and the online result has now been submitted to the AUK website and can be viewed at: http://www.aukweb.net/results/archive/2022/listevent/?Ride=22-64

There's no running of my LEJOG AUDAX in 2023. The next edition has been provisionally set for 28 July - 02 August 2024; with some modifications to the route and also to the drop bag arrangements. It's likely the 2024 route will take a more central route through Scotland - including a run over the Forth Road Bridge - into the Highlands. The final 100-mile run up the A9 will likely also feature.

Many photos have been uploaded onto the event website at:

https://lejog1400audax.com/live-updates/

I look forward to seeing you in 2024 .....

Andy Corless
Organiser
LEJOG AUDAX 2022