Fine start bit overcast but it brightened up to a nice sunny afternoon.
Had a late start today didn't leave till 10am and we got lost a few times in country lanes towrads te end of the day between Market Drayton and Northwich. On the whole a good day though we covered 88 miles through mostly pleasant country side with some interesting bits like the Iron Bridge at Telford and the pretty old town of Bridgenorth. We managed to avoid the Tour of Britain by staying west of Telford, didn't want any competition!
The land was hilly to begin and we had at least four long inclines early on but after that in the Weaver Valley it flattened out and our speed picked up. Doron's spoke snapped after Telford so we have to find a cycle shop before we start tomorrow . Not really sure of our route to Blackburn looks pretty urbanised all the way but we have a rest day planned when we get there.
Our route today took us northwest to Bridgenorth, north to Telford and then up to Market Drayton. We passed through the Potteries, Nantwich, Middlewich and arrived in Northwich to stay with Doron's friend at 6.30pm, where we have been right royally received , fed pasta and allowed to watch Match of the Day. What a life, eh?
Thanks to eveyone watching this blog for your support.
Statistics
Miles today 88
Miles so far 409.3
Time in the saddle 6hors 39 mins
Average speed 13.2mph
Max speed 33mph
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Keep on going. Your work colleagues are very pleased to hear of your progress.
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