Friday morning we hauled ourselves up out of Chorley and skirted Blackburn for lunch at Whalley. The autumnal weather and beginnings of the Forest of Bowland hills take their toll. Progress is slow! Slaidburn Hostel provided a welcome oasis for the night for us and hoards of other soaking cyclists.
Saturday saw us across the Forest of Bowland, slowly! Quote of the day is "This would be beautiful in summer!". Into the cafe at Bentham - bliss. A hilly, wet ride took us to Newby, near Appleby for the night and back to camping, much to Jamie's delight. A 50 mile day again, despite the wonderful British summer!
Blog may be a little thin for the next few days as chief writers (Elaine and Gus) are off for a wee break themselves. Mike and Jamie will try to update somewhere but it should be business as usual next weekend by which time we'll hopefully be getting on to home territory!
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Well done to you both. We were at Lands End and stayed in Penzance for a few days and I know what you mean by the narrow Cornish lanes - I'll never complain about the Barthol Chapel road again! I hope you are managing to escape the worst of the atrocious weather.
For God's sake eat more, you both look like you'll end up looking like racing snakes at Jock O' Groats! Glad to hear you are both well and the old "left the wallet in my room" gag is still working! Keep up the good work and practice as you go, for the gig on 31st August!
Fun and games yesterday with king Neptune and his boat. Came home soaked but happy, so weather comparable with yours!
Take care, you two, and keep up the good work!
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