Day 4 - Tarporley to Kendal

The day started with the sound of rain hitting the campervan, and it was a challenge to get out of bed. We eventually set off, Toby leaving too, so that he didnt get stuck in the field, at around 9am, heading up the A49 through Warrington and Wigan. The route was not particularly pleasant, as progress was slow through these towns, followed by Chorley and Preston. Going was really slow, as there were traffic lights every few hundred yards, and the rain was lashing it down. At Lancaster, Matt fell off at traffic lights (unable to get his feet out in time), and the guy in the car alongside wound down his window, asked if he was alright, then said ' are you feeling fit enough for a race??'. Once through Lancaster, we worked our way up the A6 up to just south of Kendal, where we met Toby and cleaned our bikes, as they were filthy from the grim day.

In total we cycled 89miles today at an average of 15.5mph, which was slow going through very heavy traffic and towns. We are now half way.