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Bents Challenge 2012

Land’s End to John O’Groats

Ever dreamt of riding from Land’s End to John O’Groats?

Bents will be running a fully supported and accompanied ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats starting on 23rd September 2012. The tour will be personally led by Stephen Bent.

The route will be along quieter, scenic roads and the average daily distance will be 80 miles.

Provisional skeleton itinerary:

Lands End to John O'Groats – start date: Sunday 23 September 2012

14 nights - 13 riding days - 2 rest days - 80 miles per day average

Sunday 23 September 2012 - Start: Lands End

4 days riding

Wednesday 26 September 2012 arrive Ludlow, Shropshire, for 2 night stay

Thursday 27 September 2012 rest day in Ludlow

5 days riding

Tuesday 2 October 2012 arrive Peebles, Scottish Borders, for 2 night stay

Wednesday 3 October 2012 rest day in Peebles - opportunity to visit Edinburgh

4 days riding

Sunday 7 October 2012 arrive John O'Groats!

We expect most participants will be using their own bicycles. However, should you require, we shall be offering for rent or, for purchase, the following bike: Genesis Equilibrium 20 - the purchase price will be discounted and the bikes will be available early in the year.

The routes will be pre-loaded onto bike specific GPSs.

A full itinerary will be published here in February 2012.

Are you up for the challenge? Come and join us!

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“Exhilarating riding, stunning scenery, relaxed and relaxing accommodation – a real treat!”

I. Rigg, Slough.