Sally, Andy & Richard joined the gang today for the Warrington to Kendall leg. Great start to the day when Sally & Andy got lost trying to find the Paddington Hotel. We set off in convoy at a steady pace so the newcomers could keep up! Arrived in Wigan in no time where trying to get through the town centre was a bit hairy! Lane changes galore and Sally was nearly hit by a group of youths in a red Corsa.
On the road to Preston, a few wrong turnings but nothing serious and stopped off at a Cycle shop for a bit of tinkering with Cleve's bike and a much needed wee in a lovely 'brown' toilet! At one point Sally decided to cycle on the wrong side of the road as she thought it was a dual carriage way and then came back to the right side to hear Jon shouting to say watch out there's a big lorry behind you!
At this point Sally was beginning to think she would not make it to Kendal unless it was in the back of an ambulance!
Arrived in Preston by lunch. Had a very scenic cycle to Lancaster and once in the town centre there was a very steep downhill road past the castle which made you go weeeeeeeeeee as you sped down it. Got through the centre after a few dodgy lane changes (including Howard in the support car) and had to mount onto the cycle path as the road was very congested. As we stopped at the traffic lights a crazy old lady started to huff and puff at us for being on the pavement. Matt explained that it was a cycle path but she continued to argue that we should use our common sense and that her 5 year old grandson rides on the road. Thinking about contacting Lancaster social services if that is the case! Sally wanted to say 'Sorry it'll never happen again' but was too busy giggling behind Jon's back.
The last 10 miles to Kendal were hard for the newcomers. The big hills suddenly appeared and we were also down to our last drops of water, however the scenery was a much needed tonic. Drove through a lovely place with a stream, herons and deer and saw a hot air balloon.
Arrived at Kendal at approx. 6pm where we were greeted with cold cans of coke.
Accidents: 0
Punctures: 0
Crazy ladies: 1
Sore bums: 6
Sally, Andy and Richard would like to say thanks to Jess and Vic who took their day out to drive us there and back. Also to Howard and the three boys for their words of encouragement.
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