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LEL2013 - Southbound ride

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). 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 2013 the number of starters was limited to 1000.
Manfred got rider number P56. During LEL you could check Manfred's progress online.

This Album shows photos of Manfred's southbound ride from Edinburgh back to London passing the control stations Traquair - Eskdalemuir - Brampton - Barnard Castle - Thirsk - Pocklington - Market Rasen - Kirkton - St Ives - Great Easton - Loughton. Manfred reached the final point happily without accident or mishap. However, for getting a medal Manfred's total time was not short enough. Manfred enjoyed the wonderful scenery a little bit too long! :-)

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The last stamp is absent, because Manfred reached the final point 3 hours after the official finish time.

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Uploaded: August 10, 2013
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  • Gill (Private)
    9 years 10 months ago
    Well done Manfred. I stamped your card at Great Easton! Thank you for the great photos.
    • Manfred Premium user Germany (Private)
      9 years 10 months ago
      Thanks Gill! 
      The friendliness of the volunteers has substantially share in keeping LEL as an unforgettable positive event in memory. 
      Thank you very much! 
  • Brian (Private)
    10 years 8 months ago
    Manfred

    I enjoyed your photos! I passed all of these sites but did not take the time to enjoy the beauty of LEL.
    I am glad you were healthy enough to finish. Thank you for sharing.

    Brian USA
  • (Anonymously) (Private)
    10 years 9 months ago
    Hi Manfred.  Bad luck at not making the time limit, but it's doing the ride that counts.  I was riding a black Metabike recumbent and we passed each other several times.  Sorry we never got a chance to chat.  Really great photos! Thanks for sharing them.
    • Manfred Premium user Germany (Private)
      10 years 9 months ago
      Hi, Metabiker!
      Last year, during bicycle race TransRussia my M5 Carbon Highracer was destroyd by a car. This year I wanted to buy a Metabike too, but a Performer frame was faster deliverable. 
      So I remember the black Metabike at LEL, ...but excuse, I do not remember the rider.
      LEL was my first long distance ride after the bad accident. Before LEL start, I thought, that I had to break off the ride somewhere. ...but no! :-)    I was able to ride the whole distance! :-) 
      Life is beautiful!
      Thanks for your comment.
  • Jan Dembinski (Private)
    10 years 9 months ago
    But you made the ride!  Thanks for taking time to take all the pictures--they are wonderful.
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