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LEL2009 - The ride

London–Edinburgh–London (LEL) ist ein Radmarathon, der als Brevet durchgeführt wird. Das bedeutet, dass jeder Teilnehmer seine Fahrweise und Pausen auf der rund 1400 km langen Strecke selbst bestimmt. Das Zeitlimit beträgt 116:40 Stunden inklusive aller Pausen.
LEL gilt als britisches Gegenstück zu Paris–Brest–Paris (PBP) und findet ebenso alle vier Jahre statt (zuletzt 2005). Die Route verläuft auf einem Hin- und Rückkurs zwischen den Hauptstädten von England (London) und Schottland (Edinburgh). Es handelt sich um den längsten regelmäßig durchgeführten Radmarathon, der als BRM (Brevet Randonneur Mondiaux) anerkannt wird.
Der Radmarathon fand erstmals 1989 mit 29 ausschließlich britischen Teilnehmern statt, von denen 26 innerhalb des Zeitlimits angekommen sind.
2009 wurde die Anzahl der Starter auf 620 limitiert. 412 Teilnehmer erreichten das Ziel. Manfred hatte die Startnummer 328 und absolvierte die 1400 km in 109:05 Stunden.

Die Liste der glücklichen Finisher ist hier zu finden: https://manfred-tinebor.fotki.com/journals/lel2009/entry/fqbfwskgkrg/

London-Edinburgh-London (LEL) is a randonnée bicycle ride of approximately 1400km held in the UK on an out-and-back course between the capital cities of England (London) and Scotland (Edinburgh). The time limit is specified to 116:40 hours inclusive all breaks. LEL is believed to be the longest regularly scheduled grand randonnée to be sanctioned by the Randonneurs Mondiaux.
LEL is the British equivalent of Paris-Brest-Paris and the flagship event of Audax UK. It is held every four years.
The first LEL was in 1989, when there were 29 starters and 26 finishers, all British.
In 2009 the number of starters was limited to 620. 412 riders succeeded. Manfred got start number 328 and finished the 1400 km ride in 109:05 hours.

The list of the lucky finishers you find here: https://manfred-tinebor.fotki.com/journals/lel2009/entry/fqbfwskgkrg/

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Sheeps, sheeps, sheeps
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Sheeps, sheeps, sheeps
 
Powerfully Anton is climbing out of saddle
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Powerfully Anton is climbing out of …
 
St. James’ Roman Catholic Church, Innerleithen
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St. James’ Roman Catholic Church, In…
 
A real Scotsman!!!
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A real Scotsman!!!
 
Road through Scottish hills
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Road through Scottish hills
 
The Austrian randonneur Gerold climbs a hill
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The Austrian randonneur Gerold climb…
 
Climbing hill is a hard job for fixgear-rider Spencer
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Climbing hill is a hard job for fixg…
 
Road through Scottish hills
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Road through Scottish hills
 
Road through Scottish hills
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Road through Scottish hills
 
Respect to the Swedish Lady Anne!
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Respect to the Swedish Lady Anne!
 
Road through Scottish hills
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Road through Scottish hills
 
Mikhail and Tatiana victual in Eskdalemuir
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Mikhail and Tatiana victual in Eskda…
 
River valley in Scottland
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River valley in Scottland
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Scottish farmstead
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Scottish farmstead
 
Road in Scotland
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Road in Scotland
 
Sheep-shearing place
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Sheep-shearing place
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Scottish Landscape
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Scottish Landscape
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Scottish Landscape
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Scottish Landscape
 
Arriving England again
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Arriving England again
 
Arriving Alston control during a horrible storm
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Arriving Alston control during a hor…
 
Alston control
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Alston control
 
Manfred is completely exhausted by the fight against the storm.
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Manfred is completely exhausted by t…
 
Bikes after the horrible storm
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Bikes after the horrible storm
 
Leaving Alston control in the morning after the storm
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Leaving Alston control in the mornin…
 
To find the right direction :-)
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To find the right direction :-)
 
Nice English weather with a little drizzle ;-)
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Nice English weather with a little d…
 
Almost drily road through the hills of Cumbria :-)
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Almost drily road through the hills …
 
The Austrian Peter S. in fogg and drizzle
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The Austrian Peter S. in fogg and dr…
 
Gabi already once has looked happier !-)
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Gabi already once has looked happier…
 
Els knows no weather !!
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Els knows no weather !!
 
Landscape of Cumbria
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Landscape of Cumbria
 
The Israeli Avi is cycling in the rain
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The Israeli Avi is cycling in the ra…
 
Oh, oh, how will Ausilia gets her bike clean again?-)
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Oh, oh, how will Ausilia gets her bi…
 
Manfred is riding through the drizzle
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Manfred is riding through the drizzl…
 
Landscape of Cumbria
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Landscape of Cumbria
 
Landscape of Teesdale
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Landscape of Teesdale
 
Cottage in the hills of Teesdale
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Cottage in the hills of Teesdale
 
Landscape of Teesdale
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Landscape of Teesdale
 
Like the beatles song "The long and winding road"
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Like the beatles song "The long and …
 
Der niederrheinische Randonneur Peter Z.
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Der niederrheinische Randonneur Pete…
 
Ruins of Barnard Castle
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Ruins of Barnard Castle
 
Ruins of Barnard Castle
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Ruins of Barnard Castle
 
City of Barnard Castle
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City of Barnard Castle
 
The Butter Market of Barnard Castle
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The Butter Market of Barnard Castle
 
Church of Barnard Castle
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Church of Barnard Castle
 
Whorlton Suspension Bridge, built in 1831
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Whorlton Suspension Bridge, built in…
 
On Whorlton Suspension Bridge
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On Whorlton Suspension Bridge
 
River Tees
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River Tees
 
Nice place to sleep :-)
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Nice place to sleep :-)
 
Landscape of Durham
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Landscape of Durham
 
Road to Middleton Tyas
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Road to Middleton Tyas
 
Catering in Middleton Tyas
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Catering in Middleton Tyas
 
Manfred's GPS
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Manfred's GPS
 
Caused by stiff neck Manfred raised up the handlebar.
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Caused by stiff neck Manfred raised …
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Only 432 km to go
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Only 432 km to go
 
Evening mood with only some wind and drizzle
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Evening mood with only some wind and…
 
REWE - Jeden Tag ein bisschen besser !-)
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REWE - Jeden Tag ein bisschen besser…
 
Attention please
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Attention please
 
Jan the Dane is fit like a fiddle!
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Jan the Dane is fit like a fiddle!
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Catering in Thurlby
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Catering in Thurlby
 
Thurlby - Ausilia looks tired :-)
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Thurlby - Ausilia looks tired :-)
 
Peter and Els
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Peter and Els
 
Landscape of Cambridgeshire
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Landscape of Cambridgeshire
 
The Israeli Avi is happy
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The Israeli Avi is happy
 
Final control - finished !!!
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Final control - finished !!!
 
Manfred's brevet card
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Manfred's brevet card
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Manfred's medal
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Manfred's medal
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