tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588205362847565197.post8396922395002607392..comments2024-03-20T10:01:20.599+00:00Comments on Dave Gorman: Fancy A Day As A Human Sat Nav Anyone?Dave Gormanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02260701102207639816noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588205362847565197.post-81580677374709139172009-06-16T15:45:45.474+01:002009-06-16T15:45:45.474+01:00I can't offer to be a human sat-nav, but I if ...I can't offer to be a human sat-nav, but I if your doing any form of map tracking of your journey (adding where you are on days, yoru routes etc.) then I would love to interview you for my PhD in Volunteered Geographic Information.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240929120399567801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588205362847565197.post-34622218931158443652009-06-05T11:31:16.149+01:002009-06-05T11:31:16.149+01:00hello Dave,
my name is Luke Bassett and i'm a ...hello Dave,<br />my name is Luke Bassett and i'm a massive fan. I live with my flatmate, James Fishwick. He also a massive fan. Not only will we be coming to the Exeter show but we are also mad about bikes and own about 10 between us with all the gear imaginable. James goes on bike rides all the time and could easily navigate you to or from Exeter as he is the manager of a local bike specialists and it's his job to be able to do things like that. So im therefore offering our services should you require! <br />Regards<br />LukeBassettsandbeyondnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588205362847565197.post-44678275407385138812009-06-05T10:57:42.921+01:002009-06-05T10:57:42.921+01:00Would we be allowed to talk to you on the way or j...Would we be allowed to talk to you on the way or just give you directions 'a la sat nav'? <br /><br />i.e. Dave, please take the next exit and then turn right. <br /><br />If so, I will have to get practising on my computer voice impression...Biker Bettynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588205362847565197.post-70986498041373576762009-06-05T10:56:57.263+01:002009-06-05T10:56:57.263+01:00] I don't want to invite strangers ... making...] <i> I don't want to invite strangers ... making me feel like a tour guide and giving me a responsibility that doesn't sit easily with me - I want to see if there's anyone out there that feels like being <b>my</b> guide for a day instead.</i><br /><br />OK, Dave. Understood.<br /><br />I suggest, therefore, you aim to assemble a small group of 4-5 riders for each stage to guide you from A to B. By 'guide', I mean not only take you on the best route (good road surfaces, minimum traffic, direct, avoiding big hills where possible, etc.) but also to take turns working for you on the front hepling to take you through with the minimum of effort on your part (you'll have a show to do at the end of each leg, afterall!), keeping you company, and helping you carry stuff (drinks, food, unecessary Sat Nav, etc.). So, the group WILL be <i>your</i> guide, in more ways than one.<br /><br />I still think contacting road cycle clubs is a good way forward (they're also pretty good at emergency roadside maintenance too, on the rare but important occasions such abilities needed).<br /><br />Best regards,<br />NeilNeil Jenkinshttp://www.twitter.com/NeilJenkins65noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588205362847565197.post-73991300566630235472009-06-05T10:54:26.668+01:002009-06-05T10:54:26.668+01:00Dave, your should talk to the CTC (http://www.ctc....Dave, your should talk to the CTC (http://www.ctc.org.uk, cycling@ctc.org.uk , 01483 238 337) who are like the AA for cyclists (in fact the AA was formed as a break-off group from the CTC in the early 1900's). Ask for the Touring Department for route advice.<br /><br />The CTC know all there is to know about LEJoG, including bike-friendly accommodation along the way. I'm sure many of their 60,000 members are fans of yours, and would be very willing to offer advice on routes, show you the way, etc.<br /><br />The good thing about cycling is that you get fit for it very quickly, compared to other sports. Look after your knees, though, and consider placing a peeled banana in your cycling shorts each day to prevent saddle sores :)<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br />AnthonyFonanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02138087859465124942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588205362847565197.post-24849475029840623892009-06-05T10:37:46.904+01:002009-06-05T10:37:46.904+01:00Would it controversial to suggest a bike specific ...Would it controversial to suggest a bike specific satnav for when you cannot get a human satnav? <br /><br />I would rather have a human guide as the company makes things fun but if I was going lots of places that I did not know I would consider buying a Garmin Edge (Although very very expensive).Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00377165667560599273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588205362847565197.post-63164557068727505352009-06-04T22:56:01.455+01:002009-06-04T22:56:01.455+01:00I've only just got back on my bike after years...I've only just got back on my bike after years so wouldn't be confident enough to offer any suggestions for a route from Glasgow to Dumbarton which is the closest part of your route to me. <br /><br />Otherwise, I'd have loved to put myself forward as one of your human sat navs. I'm sure you'll get plenty of volunteers anyway. I'll make do with seeing the show at the Pavillion.Jackie Diamondnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588205362847565197.post-73058605578147498972009-06-04T22:11:33.921+01:002009-06-04T22:11:33.921+01:00I'd love to help but there's two problems:...I'd love to help but there's two problems: 1) My bike is looking distinctly rusty in the garage and 2) you aren't coming anywhere near me! Best of LuckAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588205362847565197.post-73581382675614035832009-06-04T19:42:39.393+01:002009-06-04T19:42:39.393+01:00I'm sure my dad would love to help! He's a...I'm sure my dad would love to help! He's already doing it for someone else - check pensionersontour.co.uk - they're doing a pretty similar thing to you Dave!<br /><br />Anywho, best of luck on your adventure!Richyhttp://www.richybone.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588205362847565197.post-31293581190822608532009-06-04T15:33:46.205+01:002009-06-04T15:33:46.205+01:00Is this only open to people called "Tom"...Is this only open to people called "Tom" ?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17772288955657908869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588205362847565197.post-29030671700840155412009-06-04T12:43:26.713+01:002009-06-04T12:43:26.713+01:00> Paul said ...
> If you get multiple offers...> Paul said ...<br />> If you get multiple offers on a day you can ride as <b>TEAM GORMAN</b>, much easier doing distance in a bunch.<br /><br />Yes indeed! The members of Team Gorman can take turns to do all the work on the front to guide our star man to his destination with the minimum of effort. The Mark Cavendish of comedy!<br /><br />:-p<br /><br />NeilNeil Jenkinshttp://www.twitter.com/NeilJenkins65noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588205362847565197.post-54163269739589596332009-06-04T12:35:42.279+01:002009-06-04T12:35:42.279+01:00Hi Dave,
Is your idea to just have someone who kn...Hi Dave,<br /><br />Is your idea to just have someone who knows the route or also to gather mini pelotons for each leg to keep you company? Either way, it's a great idea.<br /><br />I'm living in France right now but hope to be back in the Bristol area by September so would be up for joining you into or out of Bristol. I'm a regular road cyclist and am used to covering distance, so completing a leg wouldn't be a problem.<br /><br />By the way, have you thought of contacting local road cycling clubs at each stage of your journey to see if they could be involved? The members of these clubs tend to have a good knowledge of local routes and cycle 100km+ week in week out, so would be good companions.<br /><br />I'd be happy to help out with coordinating something related to this for you if you like.<br /><br />Best regards,<br />NeilNeil Jenkinshttp://www.twitter.com/NeilJenkins65noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588205362847565197.post-24326610125098519462009-06-04T12:17:20.942+01:002009-06-04T12:17:20.942+01:00If you get multiple offers on a day you can ride a...If you get multiple offers on a day you can ride as <b>TEAM GORMAN</b>, much easier doing distance in a bunch.<br /><br />I think Kendal ->Threlkeld will be tough, the lakes aren't really that flat! We are coming to the Kendal gig, I'll email you a route from Lancaster to Kendal, used to live in Kendal and ride around there a lot, and if I can make it would love to ride it with youPaulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588205362847565197.post-25847603137436982732009-06-04T11:31:53.074+01:002009-06-04T11:31:53.074+01:00I hope you write a book about your experiences! Su...I hope you write a book about your experiences! Such a unique ideaRichhttp://www.punarama.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588205362847565197.post-30944419369024342082009-06-04T11:02:52.505+01:002009-06-04T11:02:52.505+01:00I would love to do Cambridge to Ipswich (I'm i...I would love to do Cambridge to Ipswich (I'm in Ely) but don't cycle at all! I imagine you'll get a lot of offers for Cambridge, seeing as you can't move there for falling over someone's bike!Leoniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01954602356657996000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588205362847565197.post-3311984061583377702009-06-04T09:12:30.904+01:002009-06-04T09:12:30.904+01:00Brilliant idea. I would love to be a guide for you...Brilliant idea. I would love to be a guide for you, but sadly I can't make the dates you're near Bristol.BenAShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06432971057925513814noreply@blogger.com