Genesis...

Well there is a lie from the off. This isn't genesis at all.
The idea for me to cycle from Land's End to John O'Groats has been knocking around in the old brain for a while now. Ever since I bought my bike last spring the idea that I'd undertake some kind of long distance cycling tour has been ever present, niggling at me. I have a set of wheels after all, the road is now mine.

I expressed this selfish notion during the summer gone by cycling the width of England, from Workington to Hartlepool. This was partly to see if cycle touring was for me and partly just to see some lovely and steep bits of England. Me, my bike and my tent took three days to put the Lake District, the Pennines, and the flat bit thereafter under rubber. It was great albeit thigh-burningly, crotch-rubbingly hard. Still, now I'm hooked. I can't so much as glimpse a map without seeing routes. "Hmm, I COULD ride from Sydney to Moscow..."

But this blog marks a real world genesis of sorts. It coincides with a few of decisions that are bringing the actually attainable Land's End - John O'Groats idea closer to reality:

1. I told my family/friends/girlfriend I'd do it.
2. I told my boss I need the time off.
3. I bought maps.

I am now holding myself accountable. If I don't do it now, I will have to face endless questions at Christmas from disappointed relatives, endless ridicule from the man who pays my bills, and a waste of hard earned (...) money.

Best get on then eh?

So here begins the diary of my planning and executing of this venture. I'm hugely excited! I'll let you know the nitty gritty of my journey from plan to finish line. And by writing this, I'm making anyone who reads an active part as I'll be asking for ideas, advice, and no doubt support along the way.

Big love x