A sunny morning in Edinburgh... spirits high after viewing the tremendous family support DVD followed by a couple of liveners last night. The Beefeater Grill showcased portion sizes unseen outside of Texas and 10 riders are rolling themselves to their bikes this morning. Batman has confirmed a severe weather warning is in place in Cumbria for heavy rain, a revelation that saw this writer's lip (Mr Incredible) quiver and covertly consult the Edinburgh train timetable before rapidly pulling myself together.With the utmost respect to our scottish hosts, who could not have been more welcoming, we are looking forward to getting into England, where we can at least claim we are in the country of our final goal.
Ali would love the banter and team spirit of the big ride but more than that he would love the mandate to eat as many sweets as you like during the long ride, even if he would have kept his sweet supplies closely guarded in case of evening raids.
The saddle, open road and mild chafeing awaits.....onto Carlisle we go.....
I have just done the 'school run' and wanted to let you all know that SO MANY people stopped to ask how you were doing and to say they are really enjoying following the blog. They wish you all well and think that you are amazing. Have a great day. love Kath and the boys (Nappies?)
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