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John o groats -- lands end
« on: 13 February 2017, 10:50:20 pm »
Hi
just thought i would mention that a FZ1 rider and me a FZS rider are going to be doing a ride from John-o groats to lands end on 12th july to try and raise money for the lincolnshire blood bikes and the lincs and notts air ambi, we will be setting up a go fund me page i will post on here when it's up and running, please sponsor us if at all possible it is for a very good cause, thank you regards.



https://www.gofundme.com/leebs-lincs-notts-air-ambulance




https://www.gofundme.com/leebs-lincs-notts-air-ambulance
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Re: John o groats -- lands end
« Reply #1 on: 13 February 2017, 11:36:22 pm »
You setting any targets,
Under 20 hours or A roads only, that type of thing?

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Re: John o groats -- lands end
« Reply #2 on: 14 February 2017, 07:32:47 am »
To be done within a day (24hrs) i'm a 60 yr old ffs :lol

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Re: John o groats -- lands end
« Reply #3 on: 14 February 2017, 07:48:14 am »
To be done within a day (24hrs) i'm a 60 yr old ffs :lol

Nice one  :lol
You'll do it easy, I did 1000 in just over 22 hours on a C90 three years ago and 5000 in five days on a Fazer 1000 about 8 years ago.
So long as you can hold on and stay awake you'll smash it.
Tip, don't set a time to set off, get up when you get up eat and drink before you set off and set off as soon as your ready. First time I tried the 1000 on my C90 I set off at tea time, I'd already been awake for around 10 hours before setting off, needless to say I didn't make it home and spent a few hours in hospital with a broken wrist/hand.
On a good note I got 3 month off work.

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Re: John o groats -- lands end
« Reply #4 on: 14 February 2017, 09:31:57 am »

To be done within a day (24hrs) i'm a 60 yr old ffs :lol

Nice one  :lol
You'll do it easy, I did 1000 in just over 22 hours on a C90 three years ago and 5000 in five days on a Fazer 1000 about 8 years ago.
So long as you can hold on and stay awake you'll smash it.
Tip, don't set a time to set off, get up when you get up eat and drink before you set off and set off as soon as your ready. First time I tried the 1000 on my C90 I set off at tea time, I'd already been awake for around 10 hours before setting off, needless to say I didn't make it home and spent a few hours in hospital with a broken wrist/hand.
On a good note I got 3 month off work.


1000 miles in 22 hours on a C90 that is bloody amazing that is an average speed of 45.45 mph the C90 is that the big Honda Cub? at least they were comfortable, well done, respect.
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Re: John o groats -- lands end
« Reply #5 on: 14 February 2017, 09:32:53 am »

Hi
just thought i would mention that a FZ1 rider and me a FZS rider are going to be doing a ride from John-o groats to lands end on 12th july to try and raise money for the lincolnshire blood bikes and the lincs and notts air ambi, we will be setting up a go fund me page i will post on here when it's up and running, please sponsor us if at all possible it is for a very good cause, thank you regards.



You may find this useful,  http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/john-o-groats-to-lands-end


Good luck
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Re: John o groats -- lands end
« Reply #6 on: 14 February 2017, 09:35:32 am »
Would you like any support riders as you pass through members areas /towns, I would tag along for a while if you came by (so long as it ant raining)
I don't do rain or threat there of. dry rider only with no shame.

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Re: John o groats -- lands end
« Reply #7 on: 14 February 2017, 02:33:32 pm »

To be done within a day (24hrs) i'm a 60 yr old ffs :lol

Nice one  :lol
You'll do it easy, I did 1000 in just over 22 hours on a C90 three years ago and 5000 in five days on a Fazer 1000 about 8 years ago.
So long as you can hold on and stay awake you'll smash it.
Tip, don't set a time to set off, get up when you get up eat and drink before you set off and set off as soon as your ready. First time I tried the 1000 on my C90 I set off at tea time, I'd already been awake for around 10 hours before setting off, needless to say I didn't make it home and spent a few hours in hospital with a broken wrist/hand.
On a good note I got 3 month off work.


1000 miles in 22 hours on a C90 that is bloody amazing that is an average speed of 45.45 mph the C90 is that the big Honda Cub? at least they were comfortable, well done, respect.




My actual time was 22 hour 22 min, a mate of mine did it 10 min quicker and now has his name amongst the big boys as an official iron butt competitor, the only C90 on their books.


He's also done the end to end on a 90 in 20 hrs 58 min.


On saying that I'll pledge £10 to Silverfz for completing the ride and an extra £10 if it's done inside my mates C90 time.
And if your coming anywhere near Bolton I'll tag along for a while if that's ok.

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Re: John o groats -- lands end
« Reply #8 on: 14 February 2017, 08:24:10 pm »
if you are using A roads then you will use the A49, I live on it,,8 ft from it,,,if I am about I may be of some help, rest ,tea , arse cream , anything :lol   oh and a donation
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Re: John o groats -- lands end
« Reply #9 on: 15 February 2017, 11:39:03 am »




You may find this useful,  http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/john-o-groats-to-lands-end


Good luck



The end of that route is a bit straight. Do you fly the last leg?  :lol

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Re: John o groats -- lands end
« Reply #10 on: 15 February 2017, 04:21:23 pm »




You may find this useful,  http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/john-o-groats-to-lands-end


Good luck



The end of that route is a bit straight. Do you fly the last leg?  :lol


No that's the famous 80 mile straight from Exeter to penzance. Great fun but a nightmare for speed cameras 😂😂

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Re: John o groats -- lands end
« Reply #11 on: 15 February 2017, 05:39:26 pm »

To be done within a day (24hrs) i'm a 60 yr old ffs :lol

Nice one  :lol
You'll do it easy, I did 1000 in just over 22 hours on a C90 three years ago and 5000 in five days on a Fazer 1000 about 8 years ago.
So long as you can hold on and stay awake you'll smash it.
Tip, don't set a time to set off, get up when you get up eat and drink before you set off and set off as soon as your ready. First time I tried the 1000 on my C90 I set off at tea time, I'd already been awake for around 10 hours before setting off, needless to say I didn't make it home and spent a few hours in hospital with a broken wrist/hand.
On a good note I got 3 month off work.
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