They made it to the top at exactly 6:30pm.
Relieved and fresh to press on into Penrith.
JP
Monday, 5 July 2010
Stage 1-2 Tea break
Stopped at Garstang for a tea break.They've had a headwind and the last route was a bit agricultural, nearly through a potato field.
This morning's stages weren't huge but you could sense everyone was thinking about Shap and the big climb this afternoon.
They will be halfway at the top of Shap.
JP
Just starting Shap
It's 4:30pm and they have just gone off for Stage 3 and Shap!I think about 2 hours from here to the top.
This is THE big climb.
Good luck
JP
Day 5 - Nearly Half Way
Waiting now in Garstang for the boys to finish Stage 1, 34 miles. They departed at 8:40am so should be here about 11:25am for a tea break.
We had a quiet night in Southport, mainly due to it being shut on a Sunday but also because they didn't get to the hotel until about 8:40pm. They are now having cold baths every night followed by hot showers. I'm not providing massages!
The hotel was very helpful and set aside reception to secure the bikes overnight.
This morning we got chatting to Freddy, now retired, and we'd like to thank him for his donation. We've met up with all sorts of lovely people, interested and supportive of the ride for charity.
It will soon be half way to John O'Groats............ just about as they climb Shap!
JP
We had a quiet night in Southport, mainly due to it being shut on a Sunday but also because they didn't get to the hotel until about 8:40pm. They are now having cold baths every night followed by hot showers. I'm not providing massages!
The hotel was very helpful and set aside reception to secure the bikes overnight.
This morning we got chatting to Freddy, now retired, and we'd like to thank him for his donation. We've met up with all sorts of lovely people, interested and supportive of the ride for charity.
It will soon be half way to John O'Groats............ just about as they climb Shap!
JP
Bulletin Francais
Salut à tous!
Depuis la fin du premier jour je n'ais pas eu le temps de poster autre chose. John s'est occupé de la mise à jour en Anglais et je suis sure que vous appreciez.
Nous somme maintenant à la fin du 4 me jour....!!!
La deuxième étape nous à conduit de Okehampton à Bath (environ 145 kms). Etape numero 3, de Bath nous nous sommes rendu à Craven Arms (150kms).
Aujourd'hui (Dimanche) nous avons voyagé de Craven Arms jusqu'à Southport qui se trouve un peu au nord de Liverpool (160 kms)
Demain étape numero 5 qui nous conduira jusqu'à Penrith!! Un peu fatigué mais tout va bien. Il y a une grande colline (shap en Cumbria, petite montagne!!) ce sera un test...
A plus
Bruno
Depuis la fin du premier jour je n'ais pas eu le temps de poster autre chose. John s'est occupé de la mise à jour en Anglais et je suis sure que vous appreciez.
Nous somme maintenant à la fin du 4 me jour....!!!
La deuxième étape nous à conduit de Okehampton à Bath (environ 145 kms). Etape numero 3, de Bath nous nous sommes rendu à Craven Arms (150kms).
Aujourd'hui (Dimanche) nous avons voyagé de Craven Arms jusqu'à Southport qui se trouve un peu au nord de Liverpool (160 kms)
Demain étape numero 5 qui nous conduira jusqu'à Penrith!! Un peu fatigué mais tout va bien. Il y a une grande colline (shap en Cumbria, petite montagne!!) ce sera un test...
A plus
Bruno
Sunday, 4 July 2010
Ferry across the Mersey - not for Pacemakers
The boys couldn't get a ferry until 6:30pm so won't land until about 7:00pm. This will put them behind for the day with 19 miles to complete. Should be at our hotel by 8:30ish.
The hotel is a bit of a contrast to last night's Elizabethan manor. One room designed by Lewis Collins and the other by Larry Grayson.
JP
The hotel is a bit of a contrast to last night's Elizabethan manor. One room designed by Lewis Collins and the other by Larry Grayson.
JP
Stage 3 Complete
Just heard that the boys have completed Stage 3 (5:30pm) and are at the ferry terminal.
Stage 4 up to Southport is another 19 miles. It's bright and breezy and the little rain that came today was over lunch. Hopefully we've missed the big rain for now.
There's a big WSW blowing so it may help but it is also swirling around so the final stretch could be a challenge. Could still be a late one depending on ferry and the wind.
The van is now just outside Southport and about to find the B&B.
JP
Stage 4 up to Southport is another 19 miles. It's bright and breezy and the little rain that came today was over lunch. Hopefully we've missed the big rain for now.
There's a big WSW blowing so it may help but it is also swirling around so the final stretch could be a challenge. Could still be a late one depending on ferry and the wind.
The van is now just outside Southport and about to find the B&B.
JP
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