Sun 16 Sep 07. After the late evening flying the RN flag and building excellent relationships with the good people of Chester, who donated generously to the fund, the team got ready to set off on the ride for day 9.
As the team were preparing to leave, Andy popped over to Arrowe Park hospital to look in on Del. He was to have an investigatory operation later today and the latest reports are that tomorrow the leg will be reset then he must keep his leg up for a week before the ‘repair’ can be pinned. Our best wishes are of course with him for a full recovery.
As the team were preparing to leave, Andy popped over to Arrowe Park hospital to look in on Del. He was to have an investigatory operation later today and the latest reports are that tomorrow the leg will be reset then he must keep his leg up for a week before the ‘repair’ can be pinned. Our best wishes are of course with him for a full recovery.
A pleasant sunny morning lulled the lads into a false sense of security for once on the road, sadly without Del, the reality was a fierce wind right on the nose. This was to last all of the 86 miles and just for good measure the last 15 minutes were in a thick cold drizzle. All of this made for slow progress and for the first time there was the need for lights on the bikes.
With a stop for a breather and a brew (and a Burger King for TF) it was straight back on the road for more of the hard grind that this leg was proving to be. Another thing to look forward to at the breaks is a slice of the delicious fruit cakes baked and posted to us by Susan, Andy Nelson’s better half. A big thank you to her for her support. The next stop was Shrewsbury where we had a stop for lunch and a short session of fund raising; but the remaining 40 odd miles was to the front of everyone’s mind and it was back in the saddle again and head down to force out the last few legs that would bring us down into the small market town of Leominster and the decision was made to rendezvous in the Town Square. Much to our surprise (honest) there were several hostelries that for centuries have been providing refreshment to weary travellers passing through the town. It would have been churlish not to take advantage of their services.
With a stop for a breather and a brew (and a Burger King for TF) it was straight back on the road for more of the hard grind that this leg was proving to be. Another thing to look forward to at the breaks is a slice of the delicious fruit cakes baked and posted to us by Susan, Andy Nelson’s better half. A big thank you to her for her support. The next stop was Shrewsbury where we had a stop for lunch and a short session of fund raising; but the remaining 40 odd miles was to the front of everyone’s mind and it was back in the saddle again and head down to force out the last few legs that would bring us down into the small market town of Leominster and the decision was made to rendezvous in the Town Square. Much to our surprise (honest) there were several hostelries that for centuries have been providing refreshment to weary travellers passing through the town. It would have been churlish not to take advantage of their services.
It was a couple of minutes from the town centre to the YHA centre at an old priory adjacent to the Minster. A pleasant setting for a welcome hot meal an even hotter shower, and an early night.
Miles done today: 86
Total Miles done: 646
Calories on the Tankieometer today: 5700
Monies Collected: £350
Miles done today: 86
Total Miles done: 646
Calories on the Tankieometer today: 5700
Monies Collected: £350
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