Day Three

The DAD’s set of this morning from Sale Rugby Stadium, where they had finished day 2, with a long day in the saddle ahead of them. It was estimated that there could be around 110 miles of cycling if everything went according to plan and any route mistakes would just increase the total for the day. It must be said that it is very interesting following a Garmin bike friendly route as you get to cycle along towpaths and trails which really are not meant for road bikes. The banging and shaking that the bikes had to put up with has caused a few technical issues but thanks to the fantastic support of Leisure Lakes, all the bikes are all still working, but a couple have had to be rushed into the shops for emergency repairs. So the route took us down to Bromsgrove and on the way we called in at Dave Wakelin’s home where he and two of Duncan’s Closest friends were there to greet us. The Support team of Chris, Karen, Holly and Emily arrived before and were treated to a lovely BBQ, so thanks to Dave and Theresa for making us so welcome. It was then just a short 18 mile run to the Travelodge at Bromsgrove for a well earned shower and rest ahead of a busy day 4.

‘Good luck’ 

Message from Lewis Moody, retired English rugby player who played for Leicester and Bath and whose career included 71 Caps for England and the 2005 British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand.

Sunday 11th May:
Sale Rugby Ground to Bromsgrove Travelodge
Stop 1: All Saints’ Church (26.7 miles) Holehouse Ln, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 3SX
Stop 2: Eccleshall Community Centre (50.8 miles) 1938 Shaws’ Ln, Eccleshall, Stafford ST21 6AU
Stop 3: St Chad’s Field Car Park (75.4 miles) 52.589864, -2.066275

Finish: Bromsgrove Travelodge, B61 0HR