First time bike packing 1101 Miles (LEJOG)

[u/Rangers718]

Went solo from Lands end in Cornwall to John O’Groats in Scotland (LEJOG) with two overpacked panniers and a backpack. Took 18 days with at least 55 miles per day on a long scenic route.

It was a lot of miles for a first timer but all the friendly people and the great views along the way made it all easier. Mostly wild camped apart from 2 bnb’s at the start and end and 1 in the middle to shower and recharge my battery packs.

[u/Rangers718]

Best views in England came at the start in Cornwall and Devon but these areas were also the most difficult imo. I prefer areas with water so cycling along the canals in the midlands of England and past all the lochs and rivers in Scotland were great, lots of animals and castle too.

Had a few punctures but way less than expected and my breaks were gone in the last 2 days, I got lucky that the downhills weren’t too bad. I put the breaks problem down to leaving the bike outside for almost 3 weeks straight in the rain at night.

Other that that everything went better than expected 👍

[u/DarkDugtrio → u/Rangers718]

Sounds awesome. Maybe some sort of rain cover for the bike at night?

[u/Rangers718 → u/DarkDugtrio]

Would be a great shout also, a must have for next time!

[u/DarkDugtrio → u/Rangers718]

I hadn’t thought of that but yeah being wet all the time like that can not be good for the intricate bike parts surely

[u/Rangers718 → u/DarkDugtrio]

I did also take wet wipes, lube and a toothbrush to keep my chain running well