Punctures: 0
Accidents: 0
What a great day for cycling - perfect weather all the way to Carlisle. A dead easy route on the A6 so no need for Nigel to get his map out. We're thankful for small mercies!
Once again the south westerly prevailing wind was working in our favour. The pace was again fast as we had little to climb for about 40 miles. The only issue was the prospect of the 1400 ft climb to Shap - the half way point for the trip. Whilst that was a challenge - it paled in to insignificance compared to tough climbing experience in Cornwall.
The trip is now obviously a three stage event - each times three days - three difficult days, three easy days and ending with three difficult ones.
Richard Jacklin had to this point not put a foot wrong after stepping in to Himanshu's shoes, however he was nowhere to be seen on the climb to Shap and was happily tucking in to lunch as we arrived - nice one Richard - a mere blemish on what was a fantastic effort. He also picked up the tab over supper as well! Top man.
The remainder of the ride from Shap (why would you live there?) was a breeze - downhill with another tail wind. We arrived in Carlisle at an astonishing 3.00pm and Richard got the prime parking spot outside the hotel (not the best area of Carlisle though).
Accidents: 0
What a great day for cycling - perfect weather all the way to Carlisle. A dead easy route on the A6 so no need for Nigel to get his map out. We're thankful for small mercies!
Once again the south westerly prevailing wind was working in our favour. The pace was again fast as we had little to climb for about 40 miles. The only issue was the prospect of the 1400 ft climb to Shap - the half way point for the trip. Whilst that was a challenge - it paled in to insignificance compared to tough climbing experience in Cornwall.The trip is now obviously a three stage event - each times three days - three difficult days, three easy days and ending with three difficult ones.
Richard Jacklin had to this point not put a foot wrong after stepping in to Himanshu's shoes, however he was nowhere to be seen on the climb to Shap and was happily tucking in to lunch as we arrived - nice one Richard - a mere blemish on what was a fantastic effort. He also picked up the tab over supper as well! Top man.
The remainder of the ride from Shap (why would you live there?) was a breeze - downhill with another tail wind. We arrived in Carlisle at an astonishing 3.00pm and Richard got the prime parking spot outside the hotel (not the best area of Carlisle though).
At this point, Crawford decided that he was feeling so chippa that another 100 miles to Glasgow to spend a night with the family on the way to Stirling would be a good idea. This meant a ride of 180 miles in one day - good luck mate ! Last seen heading toward Glasgow...will he make it?Tomorrow: Carlisle to Stirling - 116 miles.
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