Yay! I did it.
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Stage 11, just keep rolling
The weather stayed pretty reasonable today, and the terrain too. There were a few hills, and some windy flats, but generally all was manageable. Happy pigs picture There was an odd mountain bike stage with ford thrown in, just before Wooler. That was a bit sketchy. Lunch was here in Wooler, although it was really…
Stage 10, Through the Forest
I’ll flesh this out later, but this is what’s North of the Wall Pic Pic Pic Pic Pic Pic Check out my ride on Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/1827165912/shareable_images/map_based?hl=en-US&v=1536409064&utm_source=org.wordpress.android&utm_medium=referral
Stage 9, Winter is Coming
North, North to the Wall! Leaving the nice German couple as they went south, I headed north to the Wall. Was cold this morning, and despite the two hour climb up Hartside I had to add some layers. Great views back towards the Lakes, although the clouds were gathering The long descent was fun, exhilarating,…
Stage 8 – Cumbria
A long but pleasant day in all… So, this was the view last night And this was the view this evening In between there was some cycling. Along the valley Eat chocolate cake and drink coffee, and make odd faces for the camera Up over the moors again This looking back This looking forward In…
Stage 7, AONBs All Around
Slept not so well as expected in the soft luxury of the B&B, but a good breakfast was provided and I was off by around 0900. Today was planned as an easier day, but I had to add the 10km of climbing I hadn’t done yesterday, so it wasn’t quite as easy as intended. Nevertheless,…
Stage 6, Bit damp ont moors
The day started with a beautiful sunrise, promising sun and heat and joy… After much faff, but a good breakfast (yup porridge) and hot shower, prepared for the day (sunscreen included) off I plunged down the steep and stoney cart track to Hebden Bridge. I knew the climb out the other side was going to…
Stage 5, from Peaks to Dales
That was tough.. But good, mostly. It’s late.. will flesh this out at a later date, or maybe later if I get the chance, here are some photos.. Check out my ride on Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/1815143121/shareable_images/map_based?hl=en-US&v=1535916599&utm_source=org.wordpress.android&utm_medium=referral
Stage 4 – The Peak District, Part 1
Was a bit further than planned, and took longer, so this will have to be a short entry. Enjoyed the hot showers this morning, great campsite and as it was pretty foggy it wasn’t nearly so cold overnight. Set off early (which was just as well in hindsight), into the mist. In pretty much no…
Stage 3, The Flatlands
Sadly, no shower this morning, and all I’ll say about the portaloo in the corner of the field I’ve just said… Another cold night, clear skies are a mixed blessing, but I was a bit more prepared. The police helicopter at 3 AM was not welcome though. There’s a lot of dew on the tent…