I'm so tired it hurts, however, like a consummate professional the blogster will push through and deliver his message.
I start this evening with a request from one of the WAGS (that's wifes and girlfriends not witches and gargoyles). Mrs Spiro contacted me via text to tell me that I have haven't mentioned her yet...high risk...the words bull and red rag spring to mind.
Actually Em I was avoiding discussing your relationship. I don't know how you cope, I've had four days at position 2 with the 'gear gestapo' at position 4 screaming "not in, not in, not in....in...in...increase the pressure" I'm slightly scared (dave even more so at positon 3!!)
There has also been speculation about what part of dave's wife's anatomy he wants to see. Obviously, Mrs Cook, it's Sophie's right thumb...since now he's escaped from under it he doesn't know what to do.
Back to the bike ride...the boring bit...I think you'll all agree
Again off to a flyer....we got down to Glasgow in less than 2 hours...the weather held and we were all buzzing..... SNAP..... Yep, you guessed it the chain broke.. Unfortunately we were doing 26 miles an hour along a very busy A road 1 mile shy of the Erskine bridge (massive, long, high and windy).
We spoke to Pete from the tandem shop who suggested putting the pedals out of phase... its technical, I know.... Essentially we now look like a great big caterpillar.
The rest of the day was wet and grey and up and down. We had our first puncture thanks to some hedge cuttings. Amazingly as we skidded to a halt, we found ourselves outside a bike shop...what are the odds??? Thanks very much to Walker's cycles (http://www.walkercycles.co.uk/). Very nice c
haps indeed.The rest of the ride was a horrible slog, but Saviour (Tim) was on hand with sweets, Radio 2 and a warm van. We made it to Patna safe and sound and have left Delilah (the bike - I prefer the name death pig...but that has been vetoed) at short notice with Fergus at McKluskie Engineering - Thank you.
Tomorrow we make a run for the border....
PS. Alixe and Vip: Mark's sensation has returned.
PPS. Em's mum: No poos in strange places.
Today distance: 80 miles
Total distance: 331 miles
Today Ascent: 1113 metres (it felt like more)
Total ascent: 5396 metres
3 comments:
I think we all wonder how Emily copes. Amazing girl...
Another fine effort boys. You're making very impressive progress despite the many technical problems, bad weather and having Mike in your team (sorry chum!)
Am doing my best to promote your ride to people in France and showing everyone the photos. The consensus of opinion here is similar to in the UK... 'but zey are crazyyy, non?'.
I have just one request... could you say who is writing the blog each day cos I can't always work it out. May just be me being stupid. Good luck today... hope that bloody chain holds
Hey Chaps, its Edbro, Pete's Brother in Law. My Dad was waiting for you by the bonnie banks near Luss Yesterday from 7.30am to 8.55am.
He's sorry he missed you, it would of been amazing to see you all!
EDDIE
Hi guys
Nice to meet you last night, and a pleasure to look after your bike. We hope the rest of your journey goes well for you. Many thanks for the wine there really was no need to do that. best Wishes from Fergus Liz and the Girls at Bridgend Garage.
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