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In the home stretch - somewhere in the flat-lands between Stoke and Stafford!
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The flat lands between Stoke and Stafford
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The flat lands between Stoke and Stafford
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Mixing it up nutrition-wise - stopped for a pizza on the outskirts of Stoke. Was much appreciated :)
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At the top of the climb out of Congleton before you reach Stoke. The highest point on day 3 of the ride - I've done this one before coming back from Manchester... Felt good to reach the top
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The view from the top of the hill between Congleton and Stoke
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The view from the top of the hill between Congleton and Stoke
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Some beautiful lanes in Cheshire!
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Some beautiful lanes in Cheshire!
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Second Breakfast of Champions
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left Preston an hour later than planned, but still misty at the time...
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Tried to steer away from long cafe stops on day 3, so first port of call was a Spar for a sandwich :)
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Greggs - the promised land. Coffee and a donut on the outskirts of Lancaster
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Lunch in Windermere - this place was OK but their chips were clearly cooked in the same oil as fish, so fuck off with your 'vegetarian' labels on food...
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Genuinely the best soup I've ever had - Mathilde's in Grasmere.
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The view from Mathilde's in Grasmere
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Mathilde's - not cheap, but amazing soup :)
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The hill climbs in the lakes were ruinous but the views were unbelievable!
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The hill climbs in the lakes were ruinous but the views were unbelievable!
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The hill climbs in the lakes were ruinous but the views were unbelievable!
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On the banks of Thirlmere - too much beauty, flat, empty roads, unbelievable.
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On the banks of Thirlmere - too much beauty, flat, empty roads, unbelievable.
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On the banks of Thirlmere - too much beauty, flat, empty roads, unbelievable.
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Thirlmere. Fun fact - I used to live on Thirlmere road. The view did not look like this.
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Thirlmere. Fun fact - I used to live on Thirlmere road. The view did not look like this.
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Thirlmere. Fun fact - I used to live on Thirlmere road. The view did not look like this.
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only partially successful attempt at an on-the-bike selfie!
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Thirlmere. Good times
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Thirlmere. Fun fact - I used to live on Thirlmere road. The view did not look like this.
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more Lakes views - not a bad attempt at taking pics while riding :)
