PART 1 - Land's End to John O'Groats (LEJOG) - Winter bikepacking 1250 miles!

Join me on the trip of a lifetime, fully traversing the mainland U.K on a basic bike.
I chose winter, solo, without relay support for my kit (i.e. carrying it all myself) and wild camping.
The first third of my journey is documented in this video, as I traverse the first 350 or so miles from Land's End, through Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Avon to the north of the city of Bristol.
I hope you enjoy being my companion...

[@fensterputzernuernberg]

Definitely one of the more interesting LEJOG videos... Great job..... personally the wet feet in cold weather would have done my head in and i would have taken reserve trainers and let the others dry hanging off the bike. Even though it was raining and cold you came across as a Trooper and someone who does not wilt under stress. You should try doing the reverse journey in Summer... Again i think you have what it takes to be successful on KZbin..

[@wildedventures8833]

I appreciate that, thank you. 👍🏻

[@Ey_up]

Witty and interested narration and yes, I have enjoyed being your companion on this ride.

[@wildedventures8833]

Thanks for posting that, it's appreciated 👍

[@Will821950]

Good effort, especially in winter, very funny in places 😂

[@wildedventures8833]

Thanks! 😃

[@pauledgerton1759]

Really enjoyed this and looking forward to parts 2 & 3. Did you have a really good sleeping bag?

[@wildedventures8833]

Thank you, and yes, a Kestrel 4 season. You can get warmer ones but they are much bulkier. I wear thermals inside!! 😁

[@pootlingalong8928]

I did this ride in summer 2021, camping for all but four nights, with my small dog riding in the front basket. I had mostly sunny days for our 34 day ride. I find your dry wit very funny and I’ll stay with you til you get to John O’Groats - love your attitude! 🙂👍🏻

[@wildedventures8833]

You win! Doing it with a dog on the front is next level !! 😆😆

[@ianmajor4103]

Total respect for doing it in November AND camping. I did it with a mate 10 years ago when I was 58. Carried all our gear but stayed in B and Bs. Ours was about 900 miles in 11 days. I remember our first day in Cornwall. Could hardly walk down the stairs the following morning. Three or four days in and we settled into a rhythm. One of the best things I've done. Looking forward to the next episode.

[@wildedventures8833]

900 miles in 11 days commands my respect! I'm nowhere near that pace. And I agree about Cornwall. The book does try to warn you, but I didn't really take it on board until i did it - surely Scotland is worst!?! But it's not - Cornwall was the hardest county by far 😬 Thanks for the feedback. Working on part 3 now 👍

[@ianmajor4103]

​@wildedventures8833 Cornwall was hard but I think it prepared us well for the rest of the trip. Not sure of your route but we followed the A9 and the hill at Berriedale was the worst.

[@wildedventures8833]

​AHH, I went a different way, inland via Lairg, as you'll see in part 3 👍

[@theexplorer6813]

You sure are a brave soul doing this in winter!!

[@wildedventures8833]

Thanks, still not quite sure how I managed it sometimes!

[@vatsmith8759]

One day ... perhaps. Chapeau!

[@wildedventures8833]

Cheers 👍

[@Tomanart]

What an epic journey you are taking on, cycling in cold and wet weather along a variety of terrain, wild camping and also to create this great video too. I am looking forward to following you and wish you good luck😊

[@wildedventures8833]

I appreciate your comments, thanks so much 👍

[@pzolsky]

I used to have one of those small tents by Coleman. I only used it once, on a trip to Dartmoor. It gave me claustrophobia and I seemed to pull a muscle every time I manoeuvred inside it. I therefore sold it on eBay and got something bigger.

[@wildedventures8833]

This made.me laugh. I did my back just turning over it once 😆 Good in bad weather though - low profile and 100% waterproof. Don't think they make this one anymore. ...

[@jeepsrekhi]

Nothing like setting yourself a small task and getting it done. This is something else and pretty mental to boot!

[@wildedventures8833]

31 small tasks 😁

[@Tomven-r7m]

Enjoyed that patters good looking forward to the next one.

[@wildedventures8833]

👍 Part 2 (and 3) out soon, just finishing the editing. Takes ages!

[@oxharp]

Could you tell me which book you followed please.

[@wildedventures8833]

Sure it's called "Land's End to John o'Groats on the national cycle network", 2021 revised edition, publisher "Sustrans"

[@TomC-rv9vs]

Would you like me to send you a compass? 😊

[@wildedventures8833]

Ha, that made me laugh. My family beat you to it 😆 I like the primitive approach, but on reflection not having basic navigation equipment was.....well, stupid!