Today was another big day, 95 miles with some big climbs over the Lake District. Day after day is really starting to wear the batteries down. But great news for the derrière is that we are now over half way!
The big miles are also starting to take the tolls on the bikes. New brake blocks for David’s bike and a minor disaster averted with Geoff’s panniers. The rivots which attach the pannier bag to the bracket attachment came away. In true Geoff style and the help of a dodgy garage the panniers can now withstand another 10,000 miles, i am sure!
Today’s big climb was up and over Shap, with the horizontal rain and wind it felt like something from the Giro d’Italia! As you can see by the elevation gain, it certainly was a monster climb.
http://www.strava.com/activities/146957384
Tonight we were met by Mum and Heather who have come across to say hello. Which brighten the spirits and brought some some much needed goodies to keep us going! Thanks Mum!
We are also delighted that we have now raised just over the £1000 which is incredible and we can now count in a £1 per mile when we are cycling. Thank you again for all your donations.
https://www.justgiving.com/WilliamsLeJog2014/
Here is a bit of info about prostate cancer which is worth a read
http://prostatecanceruk.org/information/who-is-at-risk
A curry was on the menu tonight and even the nan bread reminded us of the painful saddle which we have to get back on in the morning! Tomorrow’s plan is to get to Ayr, 92 miles with a fair few lumpy bits in between!
Stats to date
Miles : 512
Feet climbed : 17,221
Father and Son take on LEJOG 
Loving the blog. Disappointed that it was too late for us to get over this evening but guessing it was lovely to see Juliet and Heather. I am in awe. The thought of going over Shap is too painful for me to imagine let alone doing it on a 95 mile ride. Hope the weather is better tomorrow.
Xxx
Thanks Sue the forecast looks better for the next few days if we can believe them
A well earned curry will give your legs and derrière a boost by tomorrow. Celebrations all round 👍👍🍷🍷🍻🍻💋💋
Just found out from Juliet this week what her two crazy boys are doing, so we are now following your awesome adventure and brilliant daily blog. FromT someone who has to get out of the saddle at ‘Resting Hill’ on Birches Nook Road …….RESPECT!!! What we can’t understand is, how are you both still able to give us those amazing smiles in the photos? Good luck for the next few days and stay safe. From your neighbours Anne and Alan Davison xxx
Many thanks for your comments, what makes you think they are smiles as they may be just the relief from the pain of our bodies as we get off the saddle!!! Thanks again for your support x
Big congratulations on reaching mid point. You’ll be glad of Juliet’s substitute flapjack given that you’re unlikely to pass a Sainsbury’s during the coming few days!! 😉
Yes I think they will keep us going for a few miles at least. The scenic days should be starting as we hit Scotland today. Enjoy the Friday meeting!!!