Virtual Lands End to John o'Groats - Part 7

I finish the week having just crossed Hollins Cross on the Great Ridge (that would have killed me in real life).  10.4 miles completed tonight.  I've managed 53.08 miles this week, over 3 hours and 41 minutes.   I have now completed 468.13 miles of my virtual bike ride to John o'Groats.  Only another 710.87 miles to go.

Virtual Lands End to John o'Groats - Part 6

I managed a gruelling 16.4 miles on my virtual bike ride tonight.  I passed through Penkridge, and Bednall, skimmed the outskirts of Little Hayward, Colwich and Rugeley, and have now reached Stockwell Heath.  This week I've managed 62.63 miles bringing the total distance completed to 415.05 miles.  Only another 763.95 to go.

    

Virtual Lands End to John o'Groats - Part 5

I've passed through Worcester and have rejoined the original route of my virtual bike ride after taking a slight detour to pass through Evesham. 11.94 miles done this evening, giving me a weekly total of 54.56 miles. Slightly less than last week's 88.77 miles, but I've been a bit more gentle on my legs this week. 

Lately, I've been struggling to keep my trousers up, so all this peddling must be doing something to my waistline. 

Current location - Grimley, Worcestershire 

Miles from Lands End - 352.42 

Miles to John o'Groats - 826.58 (I've added an extra 20 miles to my planned virtual route to take me through Glencoe in Scotland).

Virtual Lands End to John o'Groats - Part 4

Another long slog on the exercise bike.  I managed 15.63 miles this evening, taking me through Stroud, and past Painswick Beacon.  I've now reached the village of Upton St. Leonards on the outskirts of Gloucester.

My bum and legs are absolutely killing me as I needed to simulate some steep uphill riding as I climbed Uley Long Barrow and Haresford Hill, but what comes up must come down, so I had plenty of downhill peddling too!.

In total, I've completed 88.77 miles this week in 6 hours, 5 minutes and 53 seconds, giving me an average speed of around 14mph.  I have travelled 297 miles from Lands End and have another 860 miles to go until I reach John o'Groats.

I'm really pleased with my progress so far.

Virtual Lands End to John o'Groats - Part 3

Another update...  Sorry!

I managed 12.64 miles on the exercise bike this evening, taking 52 minutes.  I pushed myself a bit more than usual tonight and my weekly total mileage is 63.16 miles (101.64 km) over 4 hours and 29 minutes.  That gives me an average speed of 14.05 mph.  I'm quite pleased with that!

I've completed 209 miles of my virtual bike ride from Lands End to John o'Groats, leaving me another 948.91 to go.

I've currently reached the village of Street in Somerset.  Tomorrow should see me reach Glastonbury before heading towards Bath.

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Virtual Lands End to John o'Groats - Part 1

In the two weeks since I got my exercise bike, I've managed 90.42 miles.  I've decided to record my progress via a virtual bike ride from Lands End to John o'Groats.  Yes, I know it's not 100% accurate, but it's close enough, and I'm really proud of myself for getting this far!  I slacked a bit while my Mum and Dad were visiting, but I'm back at it again.

I do plan to reach John o' Groats at some point in 2024!