John O'Groats To Lands End (What went wrong?)

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[@ascar77uk]

the next time dont take one of the busiest roads that kills more folk every year - from inverness there is a cycle route all the way too Carlisle way safer

[@paulkelly9554]

Good luck on your next attempt, look on the bright side you are okay and that's what matters the most.

[@englishcyclist]

Thank you, I will

[@compostjohn]

You get my subscription just for this one video. I wonder if you tried again - if so, I'll be watching!

[@englishcyclist]

Thanks, I was going again this past August but had some issues- will be doing it again that’s for sure.

[@Paul_Spence1964]

Well done Tom for having a go. Better to have fought and lost that to never have fought at all.

[@englishcyclist]

Cheers Paul, word has it you got your own adventure coming up next weekend right?

[@Paul_Spence1964]

@@englishcyclist Yes, only a little one, Lincolnshire coast to coast. Starting at the Humber bridge, were cycling down to the wash then into Boston and following the water railway back to Lincoln. should be a good laugh and not to many hills.

[@englishcyclist]

Nice ride down the coast, watch that busy SkegVegas to Boston main road if that's the route you are taking, fast rolling but everyone speeds! including those with insurance & MOT's :)

[@markharrington9090]

It was disappointing to have to stop early on into the ride of a lifetime but your personal safety is paramount. Better to stop, take stock then come back stronger at a later date. You'll always be welcome to ride with us anytime. Always look forward to seeing what else you have planned. 👍

[@englishcyclist]

Thank you Mark, safety first always! been tough this weekend as been put on the no ride list by the mrs...but, I am planning a little ride out mid week. Best of luck on the Humber 2 The Wash !

[@simonleeofficial]

As someone who has been mentally rolling into Helmsdale from the southerly direction for a few years now, its a very motivating video.. i'm glad you left out the lunch stop, it would have made me an emotional wreck 😂 Everything else has been said already.

[@englishcyclist]

Helmsdale was great as always, I got chatting to Bethan & Tom who are riding home from Scotland to Cornwall via the GBDivide over a month instagram.com/bethansweden/

[@tonygrice1450]

Great effort mate I’m sure you’ll succeed next time….. Don’t give in

[@englishcyclist]

Thanks, not long now until I go again

[@tonywright4966]

The ball bag 😂😂😂😂

[@oldmengosouth4201]

Great video, despite the disappointment of having to call it day. We're sure you'll be back and look forward to seeing your adventure!

[@englishcyclist]

Absolutely

[@Bijou-Bob]

Unlucky,😢 I was enjoying that 🎥👍

[@englishcyclist]

Next time, I will be finishing what I started! stay tuned for more.

[@pootlingalong8928]

As said below - rotten luck, but you can do this - looking forward to seeing you back on the bike to finish the ride! 👍🏻🤗

[@englishcyclist]

That's the plan!

[@Tomanart]

I am sorry to hear that you had to cancel your ride. At least you are ok Tom and will be able to resume at some stage. Look on the bright side though, you got to stay in that high end hotel😀

[@englishcyclist]

Thanks, from the doss house to the excellent value Loch Long Hotel at £45 for the night (never using Booking.com again and going direct from now on)

[@bazstravels8986]

Sorry to hear about the mis-adventure, so disappoint. If you do come back, you are more than welcome to overnight here with us on Glasgow south side, just a couple of miles from the Carlisle Route via Hamilton & Rutherglen. Let us know and good luck

[@englishcyclist]

Thanks very much, & I will be back !

[@BikepackingAdventures]

Sorry to hear about your incident on the road, how very disappointed. I hope you get to return real soon.

[@englishcyclist]

Yes I do too, might remember the drone next time.

[@BikepackingAdventures]

@TomStringer nearly bought the hover x1 the other day. Decided to hold out till next pay day.

[@englishcyclist]

Good fun that drone.

[@RideWithRoy]

It’s disappointing but it could have been much worse. You will be armed with more knowledge next time, and hopefully better weather. It was probably that stunning scenery that did for you. Tourists are notorious for taking in the scenery instead of looking at the road. It sounds like they didn’t stop so probably didn’t even notice you. You’ll be back stronger next time ✊

[@englishcyclist]

Thanks @RideWithRoy - scenery was stunning for sure! beats the flats of Lincolnshire, also already plotting the return.

[@katepollitt4033]

More like that pair of testicles swinging from the back of the saddle that had them distracted 😂

[@Robutube1]

It's really rotten luck and I really feel for youTom, but I'm glad to see you're back up and looking forward to taking the JoGLE on again in the future! Good luck mate!!! PS - Since you are a self-confessed tight wad, I'll bet that the loss of that battery is hurting more than your head and knee😂.

[@englishcyclist]

£50 a battery you bet it stings & thank you very much for the nice comment.

[@BikepackingAdventures]

Tight wad Rob? He was staying in B&Bs nearly every night!

[@englishcyclist]

haha you have a good point, although the bivvy night was good I'd take a power socket and a clean loo & shower most of the time :)

[@Robutube1]

@@BikepackingAdventures Not my claim Rich - from Tom himself 🙂.

[@davidwaddington9414]

what is the battery for on the gears ?

[@englishcyclist]

It’s to power the rear derailleur a SRAM eTap