Lewis on bike day with his school friends+ Scotland 2013

First Post! Stage 1

Lewis age 11 and Dwight the old man 57 are cycling and couch surfing around Britain via the coast this summer. (List of places,dates and distances are on the spread sheet attached.)
We have 60 days only as thats the length of summer holiday
We are doing this to be able to show;
(a) its possible and to
(b) have the great experience of seeing the diverse country in which we live. All part of life's experience
(c) Because Dad said so!!!!! bullying needs to be reported. Must look up the number for child line.

We are actually starting in Exeter on the 5th July 2014. total planned cycling distance 2650 miles. Finishing in Bottesford  (Lincs, my mums house age 87)  on the 4th September. Roughly 50 miles a day with one day rest each week (or to allow for unforeseen challenges)

We are life members of the national trust so will visit many of their places en-route plus the vast array of sites and activities on the way

We will self support ourselves; 1 bag between 2 of us.Max 9 kg
Our budget is £50.00 per day 'all in' for:- food. odd ferry . train journeys. accommodation, entrance fees for places visited. bike parts etc.

We had thought of using the trip to raise awareness of the great Grade II* Wanstead Park that Dwight chairs the steering group.

If you know anyone who lives in any of our destination towns (spreadsheets list attached) please ask them if they are willing to put us up for the night.

We offer a reciprocal arrangement to any one who does as they can come and stay with us in London The idea is to keep our budget down as far as possible.