I want your advice

Advice still welcome!

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Crosland) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:41:00 +0000

This website starts at the bottom and finishes at the top (i.e Cornwall is at the bottom of the blog; John O'Groats is at the top.) You can read it either way round and you can give all readers the benefit of your advice at the bottom of any of the 'posts', by clicking on the word 'comments' and adding yours. Why not add you comment now, or at the other end of the 'end to end blog'.

John O'Groats

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Crosland) — Wed, 28 May 2008 15:28:00 +0000

"Get a stronger bike frame next time!" (Two cyclists from West Cumberland, 26/5/08)

[Drambuie and Coke to celebrate the blisters from the new walking boots!]

Thurso, North Coast of Scotland

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Crosland) — Wed, 28 May 2008 15:20:00 +0000

[Shouted out by a cyclist]:
-Have you lost your bike?
[My answer] -The frame broke yesterday (again) so I'm walking the last 20 miles to John O'Groats.

Tain, Dornoch Firth (North East Coast)

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Crosland) — Wed, 28 May 2008 15:19:00 +0000

(Video -Blamanche, Waves -a second version, complete with mermaids is lower in the blog).
ADVICE:
Don't eat yellow snow.
(Andrew Penfold)

Near Tain

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Crosland) — Wed, 28 May 2008 15:17:00 +0000

Try and find some Scottish Ladies.
(Ben Hins)

Loch Ness Youth Hostel

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Crosland) — Wed, 28 May 2008 15:15:00 +0000

You know when you've done it, not when you get there - but about 10 miles before you get there.
Roger (Who did it on a supported (bags carried) CTC ride, with someone who did it 4 times that summer!)

Looking at Ben Nevis

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Crosland) — Wed, 28 May 2008 15:12:00 +0000

Always cycle downhill; it's a lot easier! (Guy P Manherts, Louvain, Belgium)
What remains is the future ([unable to read first name] Demeester, Zoevsel, Belgium)

Oban

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Crosland) — Wed, 28 May 2008 15:06:00 +0000

Don't take life too seriously.
Scott Robertson (car repairer and one-time bicycle welder -Friday 23rd May, many thanks for the 48 hour repair that lasted me to the North East coast of Scotland)

Catacol Bay, Isle of Arran

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Crosland) — Wed, 21 May 2008 20:09:00 +0000

It's nice to have met Don Quixote & Sancho Panza on the journey of a lifetime.
(Andy Howie, 21/05/08)

Corrie Golf Course, Isle of Arran

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Crosland) — Wed, 21 May 2008 20:06:00 +0000

"You don't learn from your mistakes - but know them when they come around again" (lyrics from Echobelly)
Jo Bowen, 21/05/08
(Jo is due to be married on Jura on the day the ride arrives John O'Groats -26th May)

Broddick, Isle of Arran

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Crosland) — Wed, 21 May 2008 20:05:00 +0000

Get a grip on life; you've only got one chance; you never get past the door.
D.M.

Dumfries

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Crosland) — Wed, 21 May 2008 20:03:00 +0000

No one has ever hurt their eyes looking at the brighter side of life.

(Joyce, 20/05/08
Bed & Breakfast
Tomore
Nithbank
Dumfries
DG1 2RZ
Tel: 01387 247594)

Carlisle, Cumbria -2nd Encounter

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Crosland) — Wed, 21 May 2008 20:02:00 +0000

It's better to regret something you have done than to regret something you haven't done.
Karl Graham. (VENTHEAD)

Carlisle, Cumbria

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Crosland) — Wed, 21 May 2008 20:00:00 +0000

Give a smile to everyone you see. They might smile back. Pass a smile on.
(Wyn 19/05/08)

Keswick, Cumbria -5th encounter

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Crosland) — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:57:00 +0000

I walked it in 42 days. I did the London Marathon in preparation. Route taken:

South West Way to Minehead
Onto Bath then Cotswold Way
Then the Heart of England Way to Edale
The Pennine Way
From Glasgow, the West Highland Way to Fort William
Then to Inverness & upwards up the A9.

Enjoy it. It's like the curate's egg -good in parts.

(Vic Taylor)

Keswick, Cumbria -4th encounter

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Crosland) — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:55:00 +0000

"Life is so brief that we should not glance too far backwards or forwards therefore study how to fix our happiness in our glass and in our plate."
(No XVII Emporium)

Keswick, Cumbria -3rd encounter

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Crosland) — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:54:00 +0000

What a fantastic event you are doing; enjoy it! Hope to see you in Keswick again. (rivendell guest house). Hope you're not too saddle sore. XXXX

Keswick, Cumbria -2nd encounter

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Crosland) — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:51:00 +0000

Just after halfway here in Keswick -all those short sharp nasty hills in the South West are behind you. It's all pleasure from now on. (Martin, YHA staff member)
-cycled the route in 2000 and ended it on my 39th birthday; have fun chaps.

Keswick, Cumbria

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Crosland) — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:50:00 +0000

I recommend mindless kindness to help you feel good about yourself. (Susan Newton)
Get fit young. Keep fit -its not too lateto start when you are old! (Graham Newton 18/05/08)

Thirlmere, Cumbria

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Crosland) — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:48:00 +0000

You'll make it if you want to -mind over matter. Enjoy!
Christine Roberts
(LADIES NATIONAL 24 HOUR RECORD HOLDER 461.446 MILES JULY '93)

Windemere, Cumbria

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Crosland) — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:45:00 +0000

Blackburn racks will fall to pieces if you're cycling the length of South America or even just on a gravel road.
Ben Jackson, Edinburgh
www.bensbikeride.blogspot.com

Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria -Sublime Cafe

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Crosland) — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:43:00 +0000

When making a cup of tea, milk in first gives the best results! (Julie)
DON'T TRUST STRANGERS....OR ANYBODY. (Katy & Ella)
Life's a journey, not a destination. (Louise)
ooh and life's a bitch and then you marry one!

Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Crosland) — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:40:00 +0000

Fort Augustus -Loch Ness to Urqhart Castle then over to Beauly & on to Dornock.
(Ray Dee, 18/5/08)

Low Gill, Lancashire/North Yorkshire/Cumbria border

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Crosland) — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:39:00 +0000

Spread love & light
(Rachel Devereaux, 18/05/08)

Slaidburn, Lancashire

noreply@blogger.com (Paul Crosland) — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:38:00 +0000

Let Go. Let God.
(Rosemary Ellis. 18th May 08. Slaidburn Youth Hostel)