Day 6 Kendal to Shrewsbury - Does it ever stop raining?

I didn't take many pictures on day 6 as the mood had to changed from 'adventure' to 'lets just get this done' and the camera on my phone was in danger of rusting !

Mornings are getting harder now and the first 10 - 15 miles are spent spinning in a low gear to try to remove the lactic acid that has built up in the leg muscles from over 500 miles of cycling. Added to this, we hadn't had much 'down time' the evening before so we just wanted to get through what was going to be another long 120 miles in pretty bad weather. At least the wind had moderated now! Even in the rain though, the lakes are a truly beautiful place. I guess the name Lake District must give a clue that the water for the lakes has to come from somewhere!!!! ;)

I sent my sister Lisa a text when we got close to her home in Altrincham near Manchester ( we grew up there) and she sent one back full of encouragement. She was sensible enough to be busy as we passed in the drizzle.

A long day with countless junctions and busy roads with lots of clipping in and out of cleats. We had to call the traffic and look after each other as folks with caravans pulled in a bit too close. I wasbeginning to wish we were back in John O'Groats with the empty roads and midgies!

We were all really glad to find the Travel Lodge at Shrewsbury - another long 120 miles and a late finish!