LEJOG Cycle Tour - Day 2 - Bodmin to Okehampton
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Overview
Join Will & Jon for a day, a week, a weekend or all 17 days of the UK cycle tour from Lands End to John O’Groats. The trip is organised as day events, allowing you to sign up to whatever days you fancy, booking your own transport and accommodation according to your budget.
DAY TWO - Bodmin to Okehampton
Today's route will take us out of Cornwall and across Devon via Launceston. Part of the route includes 11 miles along the Granite Way cycle way which spans the impressive Meldon Viaduct.
The route can be downloaded from here.
Highlights along today's route include;
- Cycling across one of the runways of former RAF Davidstow at 25km.
- Quick visit to English Heritage Launceston Castle at 47km.
- Photo stop at English Heritage Lydford Castle at 70km.
- Cycling across the Victorian, iron latticework Meldon Viaduct which at 80km
- If time allows on arrival inn Okehampton is English Heritage Okehampton Castle
Getting there and back again
If you are joining us for the day, the nearest train station to the starting point is Bodmin Parkway, approx 7km from Bodmin centre.
If you are leaving us in Okehampton the nearest train station is in Okehampton itself.
Sunday 10th July accommodation suggestions in Okehampton:
- The White Heart Hotel (Weatherspoon) - Will & Jon staying here.
- Meadowlea Guest House
- Okehampton YHA
Keep costs down by getting twin rooms and sharing.
Questions
If you have any questions regarding equipment etc email Will.Allaway@Outdoorlads.com.
A lot of useful information is included in Day 0 - Getting to Lands End.
Keep in touch
Want to hear more about what we're up to? Then join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/OutdoorLadsCycling
We also have a Strava group: www.strava.com/clubs/275243
IMPORTANT! - Participation Statement
You MUST complete the Cycling Participation Statement in addition to booking your event space before attending a cycling event.
Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, even if they are extremely mild, or who has recently tested positive for Covid-19, is asked not to attend.
Photos: All photos taken by Will Allaway and used with permission.


What to bring
Bike: a road bike or touring bike.
Helmet: OutdoorLads requires you to wear one and so does Will.
Cycling Clothing: lightweight and layered, colourful and/or reflective clothing will make you more visible to other road users. Aim to bring 3-4 sets of cycling outfits, we will have a laundry run at least every fourth night. If you choose to wash the same outfit with Lynx Africa Jon will hunt you like the animal you are.
Footwear: suitable for your bike and pedals. Some bike shoes are ok to walk in, but keep in mind you’re wearing them all day; a slip-on or flip-flop will be a welcome change in the evening.
Gloves: cycle gloves help avoid blisters, and are good in the cold
Punctures: spare inner tube, bike tyre pump and tyre levers
Tools: any special tools that your bike needs
Small snacks: such as chocolate or energy bars
Plenty of water: in bottle/s on your bike.
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Eye protection: avoid getting grit or insects in your eyes, sunglasses are OK if they are not made of glass and not too shaded
Bike lights: be seen and safe - we have long day light hours but are useful in bad weather.
Mobile Phone: keep it in a waterproof bag for use in emergencies.
Ruck sack or panniers: Carrying kit in a ruck sack can become tiresome, I would recommend panniers, though make sure your bike is suitable to attach them. Alternatively buy frame bags that fit behind your saddle and within the frame of your bike.
Evening wear: We will be going out for drinks and meals, an outfit other then lycra would be a bonus for your sanity.
Clothes washing liquid: Useful for freshening up your clothes.
Chamois cream - helps avoids rubbing on the bum cheeks.
GPS Computer - track your progress and go off on your own if fed up of our company
Food & drink
Please bring plenty of snacks, the plan is to stop somewhere nice for lunch.