One man's bike ride around Britain - for Samaritans

Preparation

Long long before the start date of 3 June, I've been preparing for this. On the related tabs I've included just some of the background on how the idea started, what I'm hoping to achieve and what has been done in preparation.


Why?

What made me come up with the idea.

Objectives

What I hope to achieve.

Equipment

Being a novice to cycling, I had (and still have) a lot to learn. But at least I have a few bits and pieces that a self-respecting tourer would need.

Training

How do you prepare for being on the saddle for up to 8 hours plus per day when you have less than 8 minutes (or so it seems) per day free to practice?

Which way round?

A common question; as is "Why not Ireland?". I give some of the reasoning for the selected route here.