Started off around half eight as planned, our initial route taking us through Preston in the rush hour - nice. Today’s route more or less followed the A6 all the way. We went through the 500 mile mark just before Kendall where we stopped to eat some Kendall Mint Cake, which we brought from home, to give us the energy to climb Shap – at 1400 feet the highest and probably the hardest climb of the trip. It drizzled from the second tea stop around 11 am until just after our last one around 4:30 pm. This made the day hard work and meant that we abandoned our plans for a pub lunch so that we kept moving in order to stay warm. Crossed from Lancashire into Cumbria, our last county in England. We finished the day around 6 pm and it only took Kieron three hours to clean his bike.
Stewart’s Garmin measures lots of different statistics including the calorie count. So far we have each burned 34,800 calories in seven days of riding. Quite incredible when you think that none of us have lost any weight!
The mishaps today were Adam almost cycling into a hedge whilst trying to look behind, David who had a puncture less than a mile from the hotel and Mike for stopping on a grass verge at a junction again instead of the layby 200 yards beforehand. The winner of the day, yet again, is Ian for falling off his bike, whilst stationary at 542 miles.
We have forgotten to mention that Stewart and Vince have jointly sponsored Brian £100 to shave off his beard on the last night. Having had a beard for over 50 years neither he nor his wife are keen to lose it but until the offer of sponsorship is bettered the bet stands.
Stewart has a dilemma that he needs some help with. He has been invited to Ascot for the day on the 11th July, the day after we get back. This was brought up by Ian in front of Stewart’s wife on the day we left. She is obviously not keen on him disappearing again so soon after getting back and she has just left it with Stewart to do the right thing. The difficulty is that Stewart is not sure what the right thing is so he needs your help. Post a comment on our blog to advise Stewart what you think he should do. The majority wins…..
Having reached the half way stage and with six days cycling left we thought it appropriate to get a comment from some of the team members.
Bloody Hell, only half way, David.
Without doubt the hardest physical and mental challenge that I have ever undertaken. However, I have nine fantastic guys with me, including my son, and the support, help and humour that they provide is invaluable. Vince.
I wish Ian would give us back the spanner. Stewart.
Only 443 miles before I throw my bike into the sea. Fantastic support from the chuckle brothers, Brian, Michael and Vic. Riding with a great set of blokes to achieve our aim of raising £10k for MacMillan. Please sponsor us if you have not already. Ian.
This trip should have been called 1000 Piles for MacMillan. Adam.
The Incredible Seven get fitter every day. This is probably only due to the care and attention they are receiving from the three stooges. Vic.
As a support driver I have enjoyed the first seven days along with the friendship of the team and am very much looking forward to the remainder of the trip. Michael.
Although I am only half way up the Country I am more than half way to getting a baboon’s arse. Andrew.
I am so pleased that I can spend three hours cleaning my bike every night without any complaints from my wife. Kieron.
I am glad that Murray lost today as we will not have any Scots gloating at us now! Stewart you should stand up for yourself and go to Ascot. Brian.
Carry on sending us texts and messages of support, they make a real difference. We are getting very close to our target so if you have not yet been able to sponsor us then now is the time. www.justgiving.com/1000milesformacmillan
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