Women’s Fitness Australia — May 2017

ON THE MAP:CORNWALL TO

SCOTLAND

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KM

This iconic route, which traverses the length

of the UK from southwest to northeast, is not

for the fainthearted. ‘End to Enders’ (the name

given to LeJoG cyclists) start at either point

• Land’s End in Cornwall, England, or John
  O’Groats in Scotland – and cycle a helluva
  lot of Ks to the other one, averaging around
  110-145 kilometres a day. Map-reading skills
  are a must, but if you’re not a super-confi dent
  navigator, cycle tour companies (such as
  bikeadventures.co.uk) o‰ er supported LeJoG

trips. The Cornish hills are tough, but the

incredible sights – including lakes, lochs and

mountains – are seriously unforgettable.

Tackle ItTackle ItTackle It::

Talk to locals: Utilise the owners of

B&Bs and fellow cyclists for route advice.

Pack (really) light:’Cause you’ll regret

lugging that extra pair of shoes when you’ve

clocked 800km and are cycling up a mountain.

‚Wear waterproof: It rains A LOT in the

UK. Even if it’s not the most streamlined or

breathable jacket, if it’s waterproof, you

won’t be sad that you’ve got it.

Land’s End

to John

O’Groats

(LeJoG)

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