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The night before, have mounted the panniers, raised the seat, positioned rear lights. I need to make some slight changes to the bags as I don’t want them in the disc or the rear mech. Will have an update of the ride tomorrow.

UPDATE: Anyway we finished the ride and you can view the ride on endomondo

As Part of the training, we are cycling from the midlands to just north of london.

We shall cover approx 80miles and we will definatly be able to see if we can complete a day in the saddle at least.

Bikes will be almost cycle tour complete to get used to the weight and different style of riding. This is an ideal opportunity to see if we need to change anything on the bikes. I am especially interested to see if i wish to purchase bar ends before the big tour.

There is also an option to ride this both ways across the weekend. I will see how I feel after the one day before I trek out for another 80mile trek

Route included below.

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Selection of equipment I shall be travelling with riding through scotland

So Far I have ordered/have to pack:

• Phone waterproof mount – as  I will be using the phone for map reading and route tracking.
• Portable battery pack charger – for charging the phone on the go and any emergencies
• Pannier Rack
• Batteries for rear lights – will be running rear lights while cycling at all times.

Need to Order / Prepare

• Zip Ties – For General Repair
• Pannier Bags
• Possible new rear light
• new bottom bracket.
• innertubes
• puncture repair
• toiletries
• towel
• cream

A List of extras:

• Second Phone battery
• OS Maps?
• cycle clothes
• food
• camera/video or still?

Hussein and myself are planning a ride to see if we can really ride for 5 days or more in preparation for the north sea cycle route.

We are currently planning the route as we will have to book hostels in advance to ensure we get a bed and power for the night as we are going in bank holidays and they should be busy, Hussein tells me.

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So far the route is looking to be 5 days, although we may make it longer depending on how brave we feel.

22nd – Edinburgh – nowhere to stay
23rd – Langholm – Eskdale Hotel
24th – place – something house
25th – Morcambe – Sea Lynn Guest House
26th – Chorley – Adrian’s Cribb

I will be documenting the whole tour and should keep this blog up to date under the category ‘April 2011 Cycle Tour’