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I've closed the old thread because I feel it's very much a different plan to the one I'm doing now:
From the 4th May until the 3rd June (at the latest) I will cycle from Swindon to Berlin and back. I will do this to raise money for the Nuffield Orthopaedic, and I'd be grateful for any donations if you're feeling charitable!
https://www.justgiving.com/swindonberlin
The plan is to do 100 mile maximum per day, though a few days may need to be more, and the majority of days should be less. I will be taking frequent breaks along the route, and taking some rest days too each week. This isn't going to be a full-on race or a timed thing, I don't have the legs to do 1,400 miles in 14 days, but I would love to!
The first week will be a solid 400 miles in 4 days, and then a few days rest.
My kit will be a geared 2x10 with compact chainset, either the Koga Miyata Fullpro or the Cannondale Synapse (whichever is working best by next month), a saddle bag with change of clothes and essentials, and a sleeping bag and bivi. I hope to couch surf along the way, and wild camp in emergencies.
Did I mention I'm going to do it for charity? https://www.justgiving.com/swindonberlin