Day 7 Update

Our bedroom used as a drying room - nice tiy room (not).... Joe 2, Jerry Nil

Joe will inflate the tyre using the hose that disappears between his legs...

We had a hearty breakfast in the B&B at Morecambe, which was on the sea front with a fantastic view to the south of the Lake District. Surprise Surprise - it was raining, dull and cold. We loaded the bikes up, put on all our winter clothing and set-off heading south for Northwich (15 miles south east of Warrington). We followed a cycle track to Lancaster and Jerry's right knee was very painful. With each revolution of the pedal it was like someone poking a red hot poker in behind the knee cap. By the time we had cycled outside Lancaster, the pain was intense. It was not until about 16 miles further down the road that the pain barrier was broken - but how long would it last? Not long enough. we stopped at Preston for a sarny and a cup of tea, then continued through Euxton,Standish,Wigan,Newtown-Le-Willows, and Warrington. The traffic at the major intersections was something we never experience in Cornwall, they were scary. The rain did stop after lunch and we saw the sunshine for 17 minutes which made a huge change. Cycling along an A-Road to the southeast of Warrington we passed at least 5 very large road signs saying"52 Casualties in the Last 3 Years". This was obviously a dangerous stretch of road, but did not stop man in white van overtake us on a very sharp right hand bend with combine harvester travelling in opposite direction. We arrived at our friends house at 18:00, having covered only 65 miles. Joe was desperate to race ahead but Dad kept him back as his pace was only just faster than walking pace when climbing up the most shallowest hills........Hopefully tomorrow will be better. Quess What? - Joe had his 2nd Puncture, so that is Joe 2, Jerry Nil.