Hello everyone

[PennyDreamer]

Hello,

My name's Penny. I've had a Batribike Dash since December 2013 and done over 1500 miles on it, in training for a solo battery powered attempt on Land's End to John O' Groats at the end of August.

My bike is the best thing I've ever had. As a sufferer from Crohn's Disease, doing the trip on a non-powered bike would not be possible, so I'm very excited to have the chance to try.



OOo -sorry, I appear to be sideways!

 

[Jonah]

Welcome Penny and good luck with the ride.

 

[D C]

Good for you and another good luck

 

[flecc]

OOo -sorry, I appear to be sideways!

That's OK, you deserve to have a lie-down before doing that trip.

All the best for your projected ride, I hope the weather is perfect for it.
.

 

[PennyDreamer]

I've been stood up, in the nicest possible way! Thanks to whoever managed that with my picture.

Do any of you know of anyone else who's done the trip on an electric bike? It would be great to compare notes.

 

[Deleted member 4366]

Keep us posted on your plans. Maybe other forum members will join you for part of the ride or provide accommodation and or other support.

 

[stevieb]

welcome Penny
would great to be kept up to date with your progress on your journey if thats possible.
all the best for your trip

 

[PennyDreamer]

Hi Steve , I'll have an online tracker so anyone will be able to see where I am

 

[Jimod]

Hi Steve , I'll have an online tracker so anyone will be able to see where I am

Tell me more?

What is it and how does it work?

 

[PennyDreamer]

https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=http://www.followmee.com/kml.aspx?token=0e234268-e779-4823-8a4e-ab67a8fa74e8&nc=123&source=embed&z=13

Not sure if this link will work, but it'll be on my blog (when I get it up and running)

It's a program/app called follow Mee, which logs my position every 15 mins or so.

http://www.followmee.com

 

[D8ve]

Ah but if it is working it could be giving your home address away?

 

[stevieb]

when do you set off Penny?

 

[PennyDreamer]

Ah but if it is working it could be giving your home address away?

Haha, I don't really mind particularly, but it's only switched on when I'm travelling usually

 

[PennyDreamer]

when do you set off Penny?

August 30th will be my first day, Land's End to Tintagel.

 

[stevieb]

excellent
look forward to following your progress

 

[Jonah]

Tintagel Castle is worth a visit if you have any energy left at the end of the day.

 

[Alan Quay]

If I can be any assistance during your Devon/Cornwall sections , get in touch. Will PM my details.

 

[PennyDreamer]

Tintagel Castle is worth a visit if you have any energy left at the end of the day.

I think the youth hostel is right next to it. I went there as a child, it will be nice to go back, but aren't there steps? Could be interesting after a day in the saddle!

 

[Jonah]

Lots of steps. Here's a picture I took of it a couple of years ago.