Wow! Rattled off the first 70 miles by 2pm and the team were looking in good shape. The next 40 miles tell a whole different story, they were about survival! A 10 mph head wind coupled with tricky navigation through the metropolis of Warrington, Leigh and Blackburn really put the team to the test. Not to mention the 5,000 ft of climbing came in the last 40 miles. This was only slightly eased by seeing Helen and Mark whiz past us in the banana mobile. A snarly welcome from the B&B lady and our day was complete. Bodies are starting to show signs of deterioration now but spirits remain high. Let's hope the curry can push us through the Lake District tomorrow. Yours in sore bums and aching knees, the team x
Great to hear that 'Team Daniels & Fawcett' are doing well. Good luck from 'Turner Boy'.
ReplyDeleteEric, Scott and Sarah. Well done on your epic ride so far. Hope you have your passports because the border can't be too many days away.
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Eric, I recommend you don't follow my example and spend all your life as a domestique to the Fawcetts, pulling them over those big hills. Go for the stage win! You're doing a fantastic job – keep the legs going round.
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