We have reached the Midlands...and more or less of the halfway point of this virtual adventure. This mileage was brought to you by some bike commuting and walks around Ohiopyle, PA during a brief road trip last week. Leicester Murder, mystery, mayhem. The War of the Roses. The death and disappearance of a King...until 2012 … Continue reading Mile Marker 478.6: Leicester and Nottingham (or where Richard III was lost then found and Robin Hood is a thorn in the side of the rich).
Lands End to John O’Groats Virtual Challenge
LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Mile Marker 438.7. Stratford-upon-Avon and Coventry
Before I start the virtual English tour part of this post, I want to spend a moment to say their names. Jacob Blake. George Floyd. Breonna Taylor. Ahmaud Arbery...the list goes on and on. Don't be complicit. Don't be silent. Do VOTE! Stratford-upon-Avon Most of my mileage as been due to bike commuting and if … Continue reading LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Mile Marker 438.7. Stratford-upon-Avon and Coventry
LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Mile Marker 328.7. Oxford and the Cotswalds
Fall like weather here in Chicago finally made for some comfortable bike riding and I was able to put in 45 miles over the past few days. Took some time to dip my toes into the lake. Don't tell the mayor! Lake Michigan is a wee bit high these days. So I'm really excited about … Continue reading LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Mile Marker 328.7. Oxford and the Cotswalds
LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Mile Marker 328.7, near Donnington
The hot, sticky weather continued so not much Chicago venturing was had, but I counted my steps and added in a bike ride home from work to move myself 18 more miles closer to my virtual goal. In my virtual English world this had me venture past Highclere Castle of Downton Abbey fame. I admit … Continue reading LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Mile Marker 328.7, near Donnington
LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Mile Marker 310.7 in a hamlet somewhere
It has been a very sticky, uncomfortably hot week or more in Chicago so not much bike riding or walking long distances was done. But it's cooled off enough that I was able to log 25 miles over a couple of bike commutes to work. This get's me my next postcard! Every year on the … Continue reading LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Mile Marker 310.7 in a hamlet somewhere
LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Mile Marker 285.7. Salisbury, Near Stonehenge
Received a postcard this time around that shows an idyllic beach scene in Bournemouth. From the reports coming out of England last weekend, the reality looked a liitle more like this! I'm sorry but that is my worst nightmare even in pre-pandemic days. I know you pasty white English are dying for sun when you … Continue reading LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Mile Marker 285.7. Salisbury, Near Stonehenge
LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Mileage Marker 185.7 Somewhere in Dorset
It has been quite the week or so since I last posted as cities across the United States, including Chicago, protested the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. The area where I live was in the heart of the first night of protests and the ensuing riots. I could spend all day … Continue reading LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Mileage Marker 185.7 Somewhere in Dorset
LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Mileage Marker 111.9 and Dartmoor National Park
Hello dear readers! I have been sitting virtually at this spot for some time now it seems. So where are we exactly? Ah, South Brent, located on the outskirts of Dartmoor National Park. While planning for my real trip, I very much wanted to make it to Dartmoor as it fit in with the literary … Continue reading LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Mileage Marker 111.9 and Dartmoor National Park
LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Mileage Marker 95.3 (Part 2)
Fowey to Polperro We'd continue on by taking the ferry to Polruan and picking up once again the South West Coast path. Our walk today takes us to the quaint Cornish fishing village of Polperro, notorious for, what else, smuggling in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Polperro Heritage Museum sounds like a good place … Continue reading LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Mileage Marker 95.3 (Part 2)
LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Mileage Marker 95.3
This next 49 miles of virtual adventure gets me to Plymouth in East Cornwall. Continuing as I did before, I'll break it up into two or three segments as there looks to be some lovely coastal walks that my virtual route doesn't take in. Being I am currently not allowed to walk next to Lake … Continue reading LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Mileage Marker 95.3
