Moving from the rural idylls of the welsh borders to the delights of Lancashire., 88 miles in total. Possibly the lull before the storm, as there weren't too many hills, but the Lake District isn't too far away now!
The paniers on the bike continue to attract attention: Howard came out of the Co-Op in Malpas to find Richard in conversation, and being made a donation. At Ellesmere they got talking to a man who is responsible for the upkeep of the cycle routes who gave Richard £10, as his Dad has Parkinsons.
Howard spent most of the day with Richard but had to catch a train home at Runcorn. He described how some kind elderly cyclists gave advice on getting onto the Runcorn bridge, which was his last view of Richard weaving in and out of traffic. Richard describes this town as a C**phole! A double downer for him really, as he has a few days on his own now until Ade meets him in Glasgow; he has enjoyed riding with company and sharing debates about navigation. So texts will be particularly welcome but he can't always reply immediately.
The paniers on the bike continue to attract attention: Howard came out of the Co-Op in Malpas to find Richard in conversation, and being made a donation. At Ellesmere they got talking to a man who is responsible for the upkeep of the cycle routes who gave Richard £10, as his Dad has Parkinsons.
Howard spent most of the day with Richard but had to catch a train home at Runcorn. He described how some kind elderly cyclists gave advice on getting onto the Runcorn bridge, which was his last view of Richard weaving in and out of traffic. Richard describes this town as a C**phole! A double downer for him really, as he has a few days on his own now until Ade meets him in Glasgow; he has enjoyed riding with company and sharing debates about navigation. So texts will be particularly welcome but he can't always reply immediately.
NB The photo looks like he is about to go on the PepsiMax at Blackpool...that would be worth a few quid for charity, but it is the aforementioned Runcorn Bridge!
Sounds like the last stretch was a bit of a trial, and the rain started just to add insult to injury.
Richard is staying tonight in Westhoughton (near Bolton) with Helen, one of my flatmates from final year at Birmingham Uni. We haven't seen her for a few years so there'll be lots to catch up on!
Richard is staying tonight in Westhoughton (near Bolton) with Helen, one of my flatmates from final year at Birmingham Uni. We haven't seen her for a few years so there'll be lots to catch up on!
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The pedestrian (lemming) stepped off the kerb into the road without looking and gets knocked down by a passing cyclist:
"You were lucky" said the cyclist "What are you on about! That really hurt!" said the pedestrian "Usually I drive a bus!" the cyclist replied
Lynne x
Us again!
Less than 24 hours from now & you'll be here at Wishing Well Cottage, having "done" the Lakes!
A fridge full of goodies is already waiting for you - along with 2 very suspect packages of powder which arrived (from Penny!)in the post!
Lake district weather has been better today than it was than yesterday, so fingers crossed for more improvements tomorrow.
See you very very soon - and enjoy the views in the central Lakes as you whizz along........(there's just no-where like it in the whole wide world!)
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