Cycling Land's End to John O' Groats

Guidebook to cycling the length of Britain from Land's End to John o' Groats, with descriptions and mapping for riding LEJOG from the tip of Cornwall to the north of Scotland, along with advice for reversing the route northsouth (JOGLE). This 1000-mile (1600km) journey can be ridden in 2 weeks by cyclists with a reasonable level of fitness.

• With a recommended 14 daily stages of 6092 miles (96147km) in length, the route makes use of mostly minor roads and traffic-free paths and involves 14,400m of climbing
• Starting at Land's End in Cornwall, the route heads north through Penzance, Crediton, Worcester, Garstang, Penrith and Moffat with a detour option via Glasgow and central Scotland to Pitlochry, Inverness and the finish at John o' Groats
• Contains clear route descriptions with 1:200,000 maps and elevation profiles
• Gives advice on tailoring your daily itinerary to suit your time, budget and the places you want to visit, ranging from a fast 10-day ride to a slower 18-day ride
• Includes facilities listings, local history, travel to and from the start and finish, and advice on preparing your kit, bike and self for the adventure
• GPX files for both LEJOG and JOGLE routes available for download

Auteur
Richard Barrett spent his working life as a professional marketer, but still found time for climbing, winter mountaineering and sea kayaking. He first visited the Harris hills as a teenager and became a regular visitor. He lived in North Harris for a number of years, where he and his wife ran a guest house and, although now a city-dweller, he still makes frequent forays to the Hebrides, reconnecting with the wilderness and catching up with old friends.

Résumé
A concise guide to cycling the length of Britain, from Land's End to John o' Groats (or vice versa). As well as describing an optimal safer route of around 1000 miles, there is helpful advice on how to get to and from the start and finish, accommodation options and facilities, plus tips on how to prepare for the challenge.