Henrikdoc

Good to have a rest day again . Really feel it in the legs today as witnessed by the gentle 3 mile flat recovery walk along the Eden Viaducts trail in Kirkby Stephen. Walking up slight inclines was energy sapping in the lower limbs! Obviously need to eat more 🤣🤣🤣

A dramatic railway line opened in 1861 built by Sir Thomas Bouch to carry coal and coke across the Pennines- the ‘Stainmore Line’.

Had a late lunch at the Mulberry Cafe in Kirkby Stephen watching the world go by – so good to be able to do that again

Was totally humbled by chatting to a lady of 61 yrs at the campsite today who is cycling LEJOG by herself on a 3 speed Brompton bike with her Scottie terrier “cross” sitting in the basket at the front as well as carrying all her kit (tent etc). She aims to do it in 5 and a half weeks – started 28 May- and does around 15-30 miles a day (apparently with a lot of walking up the hills according to her). What an experience she is having . Chapeau to her !

Did a bit of a summary of last 12 days to reflect on what we’ve already achieved

883 km (552 miles ) cycled.

11,398 m climbed by bike (37,043 ft)

40 hrs 52 mins in the saddle (all still ok 😜) over 9 days (cycling 3 then rest day )

9 campsites with varying amenities.

3 NT properties visited

lots of drinks and good food eaten 🥚🍞🥑🍎🍊🥒🥦🌽🥯🧀🌮🍪🥜🍰☕️🥛🍯🫖 thanks to the amazing support team 🙋‍♀️

The most glorious weather 🌞

BUT …….

still 804 km ( 503 miles) and 9460m (37,405 ft) climbing to go.
(eat, drink, cycle, eat some more, sleep).

Thanks for all your support. Please continue to spread the word.

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Tomorrow we head off to Carlisle and then into Scotland .

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