So far we have conquered a wet & windy Scotland, gone over the pass at Shap - just a small Lake District climb and now completed three consecutive 90 mile days. What does that tell you? We are knackered.
Last night we had a great meal at The Longlands Hotel, probably drank a little too much as we had a guest with us but still were up at breakfast at 7.30am on the dot. Chris (Roota) had decided to carry on with us until Preston. He runs a care home there & supplied us with tea & bacon butties to help us on our way............ Thanks Roota, you played a blinder!
Todays stats are 95 miles completed at an average speed of 15mph (our fastest yet), 6.30ish in the saddle, no idea of height climb as Steves Garmin is rubbish & he can't access the internet tonight for some reason - technophobe!
The truth of the matter is that its gone 10pm, and we have now travelled over 600 of the 960 miles. I think, my maths is terrible after a few red wines and 95 miles! Our next real milestone will be crossing into Wales, day after tomorrow & the over the Severn Bridge the next day....... one mile at a time we are getting there. Another shout out to The Longlands Hotel because they too donated to our charities as did Chris. I think all our targets have been met but eveyones help, support & generosity has been amazing!
No complaints about the weather today but one unforseen consequence was how dirty we got! We put sun cream on before departure - sensible right? Only every bit of dirt, oil & general crap from the roads stuck to us like glue. Will take a photo next time it happens - gross - two baths sorted it. Hi to Steves familt, Sally, Penny & Alex who came to dinner tonight - great to see you!
Take care all - a sore & tired Marky signing off. Tomorrow takes us down by Hereford - cider country begins - happy days!
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