Logistical challenges and a wish to avoid early morning rush hour traffic through glasgow meant a slightly later start this morning.
The ride turned out to be one of two halves with the first being slow, through the built up areas of Glasgow, Paisley, Kilbride, Strathaven, Stonehouse and Blackwood.
The second and more enjoyable was along a series of a-roads running parallel with the m74, with miles of cycle paths to enjoy, all the way back to the English border.
We achieved our planned 120miles in a moving time of 9hrs and an average speed of 13.2mph. To date, we have cycled 367miles which is a third of the way to lands end. Phil "the Cavendish" Langman achieved a top speed of 38.9mph and he is determined to break the forty barrier.
If you have been following the weather, you will be aware Glasgow has been the hottest place in the country which proved somewhat punishing all day long and another high fluid intake day. We are all now a little bushed and ready for bed.
Tomorrow is day no. 5 and we head for lake district to climb scafell pike and after look forward to meeting up with yorkies parents and enjoying the hot chilli they are kindly bringing. Bob and Ray are looking forward to a well deserved night off.
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That's it for now folks!
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Hi Guys, Well you all seem to be in really good spirits despite the heat. Keep it up as everyone back home is really proud of you...........even if we think you are a wee bit mad! John you certainly pick the times....hottest temperatures when you did transrockies and now hottest in UK for this. Just remember the fluids. Ali, chrissy & mad dog x
ReplyDeleteHi everyone, good to see you are all doing well. You've cycled through some amazing scenery which must make the effort all the more worthwhile even though I hear you've all met the dreaded midges! Weather is cooling from tomorrow onwards so you can put away the sun tan lotion. How have other road users been so far? Have they been sensible or have you had any of the usual idiots. Any saddle sores yet? Hope you are all in good spirits.
ReplyDeleteAny idea what sort of area you'll be in on Saturday or Sunday evening, me and possibly Dave and Adrian may come and see you all.
Anyhow good luck for the ride to Snowdonia,
Pete and Vanessa.