A long-distance road cycle (just short of 1000km) in summer 2010. Via the Cornish Riviera, the Exmoor Coast and the Dorset Coast. This was more successful than my Thurso to London cycle, in that we completed all the legs in order, and without needing an extra day. Here’s my writeup – although I didn’t say very much this time.
Route
| Day | Date | Start | Distance | Climb | Finish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prologue | Thu 22 July | Penzance | 12km | 50m | Penzance | Details… |
| Day 1 | Fri 23 July | Penzance | 98km (+35km**) | 980m (+250m) | Coverack | Details… |
| Day 2 | Sat 24 July | Coverack | 75km | 1040m | Golant | Details… |
| Day 3 | Sun 25 July | Golant | 79km | 880m | Boscastle | Details… |
| Day 4 | Mon 26 July | Boscastle | 93km | 1060m | Westward Ho! | Details… |
| Day 5 | Tue 27 July | Westward Ho! | 70km | 1080m | Lynton | Details… |
| Day 6 | Wed 28 July | Lynton | 103km | 1470m | Chard | Details… |
| Day 7 | Thu 29 July | Chard | 79km | 970m | Portland | Details… |
| Day 8 | Fri 30 July | Portland | 111km | 860m | Yarmouth | Details… |
| Day 9 | Sat 31 July | Yarmouth | 106km* | 1030m | Liss | Details… |
| Day 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
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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