Day 12

Not the day I had planned.

Today I will be cycling 20 miles to Carlisle with my faulty bike and then catching a train to Edinburgh, which is the nearest place north of here that has a bike shop that can diagnose the problem on the bike.

The earliest they can do so is Friday (after much arm twisting – originally it was a 2 week waiting period).

I will keep you posted on what happens next but as it stands the two options are:

  • The bike is fixed on Friday morning and I carry on 👍
  • The bike can’t be fixed in time (e.g. needs a part which is not in stock) and I have to abandon the ride and take the train back home 👎

I have completed 590 miles since Land’s End and have about 430 miles to John O’Groats, so well over half way. It will be such a shame if I’m not able to complete it.


I’ve arrived in Edinburgh. For those of a rugby persuasion, I’m staying across the road from here:

Murrayfield

CPU cooling with Irn-Bru.

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6 responses to “Day 12”

  1. treenoisily80ff9e3af1 Avatar
    treenoisily80ff9e3af1

    Thinking of you today and hoping your bike gets fixed. 🙏

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  2. deliciouslygalaxy1b3b82f71d Avatar
    deliciouslygalaxy1b3b82f71d

    Praying for you Tony, I hope that your bike can be fixed

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  3. decaffeinatedef6d3f05e6 Avatar
    decaffeinatedef6d3f05e6

    Praying for you. Hopefully, you’ll be able to continue the ride

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  4. mindfullykoala592e446c44 Avatar
    mindfullykoala592e446c44

    I am sure all will go well. Praying that you’re fine with whatever happens 🙏❤️

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  5. Clive Avatar

    Here’s hoping for a fixed bike, and you able to get back on the road

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  6. instantlyxylophone32e390fb2f Avatar
    instantlyxylophone32e390fb2f

    I really hope that the parts are available and the bike fixed quickly.

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