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1. november 2023
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onsdag 1. november 2023 11:20
🌬 13 °C
Høyde: 14 m
England Prince's Half Tide Dock 53.411287, -3.00054753°24’41” N 3°0’2” W
Le Grand Depart
1. november 2023, England ⋅ 🌬 13 °C
The challenge to ride the Leeds-Liverpool Canal started next to the River Mersey. We had parked the car at Costco, perfect for a loo stop before heading round to mark the official start of the Challenge with the Liver Buildings as a backdrop. We knew it wouldn't be obvious where the canal started due to being in and around active dockyards. But had an idea which way to head.Les mer
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onsdag 1. november 2023 11:38
🌬 13 °C
Høyde: 6 m
England Collingwood Dock 53.422608, -3.00062653°25’21” N 3°0’2” W
Everton's New Stadium
1. november 2023, England ⋅ 🌬 13 °C
On our drive in we clocked where the canal moved away from the Riverside and into Town. But it wasn't quite so obvious when we got to it. We turned off the road to check out how Everton's new stadium was coming along and 2 lovely local blokes who ran the Docklands Trail Visitor Centre soon sorted us out. Past the building work and round a corner should see us straight.Les mer
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onsdag 1. november 2023 11:45
🌬 13 °C
Høyde: 11 m
England Stanley Dock 53.421745, -2.99651553°25’18” N 2°59’47” W
Finally on the canal
1. november 2023, England ⋅ 🌬 13 °C
Having crossed busy roads and gone around building sites we finally found the official start of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal. With a rather impressive set of locks. A bit of bike carrying over the locks and they're off!Les mer
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onsdag 1. november 2023 12:25
🌬 12 °C
Høyde: 15 m
England Litherland 53.463081, -2.99253°27’47” N 2°59’31” W
Motoring Along
1. november 2023, England ⋅ 🌬 12 °C
Once on the Tow Path it was all go. I was the support vehicle and planned to intercept Holly & Jonah at various bridges. However, on the first few I arrived there to see they had already gone through and we're ahead of me (we used WhatsApp live location). With heavy traffic and many, many traffic lights, getting ahead of them and intercepting the route was not as easy as I thought it was going to be. I had to think much further ahead to give myself enough time to arrive, park somewhere nearby and walk to the canal. The tub of Celebrations that Aunty Sylvia gave us was very welcome. Spirits were high and my fears of there being no tow path or local scallys nicking the bikes were completely unfounded.Les mer
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onsdag 1. november 2023 13:10
🌬 12 °C
Høyde: 16 m
England Aintree 53.479267, -2.93787553°28’45” N 2°56’16” W
Aintree Racecourse 🏇
1. november 2023, England ⋅ 🌬 12 °C
I honestly didn't think they would be quite as speedy as they were. I managed to intercept them at Melling Road and show them the fabulous Aintree Racecourse. It was lunchtime, had just started to rain and we were now coming out of the built up area heading towards more open countryside. So we made a decision to end Leg 1 at the racecourse. Today was all about launching the challenge. After an hour on the bikes they had completed 14.4 km (9miles) and got rather muddy, so we headed to the swimming baths.

Not sure when we'll pick up the next leg, it rather depends on weather. So, there could be a bit of a gap. But we will be back and we're fired up for the challenge.Les mer
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ReisendeWhat a lovely trip. XX
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torsdag 2. november 2023 11:10
🌧 10 °C
Høyde: 16 m
England Aintree 53.479359, -2.93748953°28’46” N 2°56’15” W
Leg 2 begins
2. november 2023, England ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Leg 2 picked up where we left off yesterday at Aintree Racecourse. The weather was good but we were very conscious that it could change, so would go for as far as possible.
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torsdag 2. november 2023 11:40
🌧 10 °C
Høyde: 14 m
England Maghull 53.514447, -2.94584853°30’52” N 2°56’45” W
Maghull
2. november 2023, England ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
I thought I would be miles ahead of them for this stop but no! Yesterday it was traffic congestion and traffic lights that slowed me down, today it was level crossings. I parked at Home Bargains in Maghull thinking I would have time to nip in and grab some snacks and drinks for them. But checking their location I soon realized that I didn't have time and they were rapidly approaching. A quick photo of the swing bridge and they were here.Les mer
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torsdag 2. november 2023 11:58
🌧 10 °C
Høyde: 12 m
England Barton 53.554615, -2.96012653°33’17” N 2°57’36” W
Waiting...
2. november 2023, England ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
I've finally managed to get ahead of them with enough time to draft a post. The weather is starting to get quite horrible with a driving headwind picking up and the rain starting to get heavy.

While sat here I got the notification of Holly's chain coming off. Checking where they were I realised it would be a while before I could reach them so they were on their own. It's a timely reminder that this is a genuine hard challenge that will push them outside of their comfort zone and build their confidence and resilience.

Footprints will jump about a bit here but bear with us and read in order and hopefully you'll get the full story.Les mer
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torsdag 2. november 2023 12:30
🌧 11 °C
Høyde: 8 m
England Lydiate 53.548489, -2.950953°32’55” N 2°57’3” W
Mechanical Failure
2. november 2023, England ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
The attached video has commentary so you'll get the picture, it has sound too.

This event, plus the rapidly deteriorating weather ended today's ride earlier than anticipated.

The muddy legs tell their own story. Lunch in Subway was met with some bemusement about how 2 people could get so muddy.

Grandma lives nearby so a hot shower was the obvious end to today's activity (sorry about the state of the towels!) 🚴🚿Les mer
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mandag 12. februar 2024 10:46
🌬 7 °C
Høyde: 12 m
England Barton 53.554733, -2.95931153°33’17” N 2°57’34” W
Here we go again!
12. februar 2024, England ⋅ 🌬 7 °C
It's half term so we're back in the North West on the Bike Ride challenge. A short back track to complete the section where we previously had a mechanical failure and they're off again. Today they have Chris accompanying them and Grandma & Auntie Sam with me as support crew.Les mer
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mandag 12. februar 2024 11:30
🌬 7 °C
Høyde: 13 m
England Halsall 53.581871, -2.94560553°34’55” N 2°56’44” W
The Saracen's Head
12. februar 2024, England ⋅ 🌬 7 °C
Aunty Sam got the first check point, with bags of sweets to hand, while Grandma and I could scoot on ahead. All is good, the sun is shining and the weather is perfect
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mandag 12. februar 2024 11:45
🌬 7 °C
Høyde: 21 m
England Smithy Lane Ends 53.604266, -2.88727453°36’15” N 2°53’14” W
Interception
12. februar 2024, England ⋅ 🌬 7 °C
After setting the kids off on today's leg, we jumped into the cars and headed off to the Ring O' Bells pub near Burscough (more of which later) - all part of the exceedingly complex logistics plan! It was here that I hopped onto my bike and headed a few miles back down the canal to intercept the kids. I hadn't factored in how strong the (head)wind was today - I was definitely breathing a bit harder than the kids when we met up... #wheezyoldmanLes mer
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mandag 12. februar 2024 12:20
🌬 7 °C
Høyde: 16 m
England Burscough 53.59258, -2.81959353°35’33” N 2°49’11” W
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The Ring O Bells
12. februar 2024, England ⋅ 🌬 7 °C
The Ring O Bells pub at Burscough is a perfect place to sit and wait. The car park is right on the tow path so the support crew could stay inside the car and wait for either the bikers to appear or for the pub to open. The wind is fairly light but quite chilly. However, it's on Holly & Jonah's back coming in this direction and they're staying warm by cycling hard.

The Ring O Bells actually turned into the lunch stop. Fish finger sandwiches and soup of the day. Aunty Sam had to leave us here but Grandma continues on.Les mer
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Reisende Great choice to refuel!
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mandag 12. februar 2024 13:47
☀️ 8 °C
Høyde: 25 m
England Parbold 53.588208, -2.7657653°35’18” N 2°45’57” W
Parbold
12. februar 2024, England ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
Fully refueled and refreshed, they're off again. A short hop on to Parbold where the bikers were taking photos of an old windmill and and swing bridge, while the support crew get to appreciate the vista from the top of Parbold Hill. Onwards towards Wigan!Les mer
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mandag 12. februar 2024 14:26
⛅ 8 °C
Høyde: 18 m
England Gathurst Railway Station 53.561379, -2.69508453°33’41” N 2°41’42” W
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Gathurst Viaduct
12. februar 2024, England ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Getting to Gathurst on the outskirts of Wigan, was a drive along memory Lane, these are the roads where I learnt to drive, taking you right past the famous Heinz factory and this stop is just down the hill from where I studied for my A' Levels.

Under the Viaduct where the M6 roars overhead and past beautiful canalside cottages. Spirits are high and the weather is glorious.Les mer
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Reisende Should have had some beans, jet propulsion!!!!!!
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Reisende I did wonder if there was a factory shop 🤔
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mandag 12. februar 2024 14:45
⛅ 9 °C
Høyde: 16 m
England DW Stadium 53.549879, -2.65391453°32’60” N 2°39’14” W
The Approach To Wigan
12. februar 2024, England ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
The bucolic Lancashire countryside (a phrase I never thought I'd write) turned very urban, very quickly as we hit the outskirts of Wigan. However, it wasn't all shabby warehouses, barbed wire and graffitied bridges - no, we also got to admire the DW Stadium, home to Wigan Athletic and the Wigan Warriors. However, the highlight had to be the kids' very first sighting of a Greater Amphibious Traffic Cone, living free in its natural habitatLes mer
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mandag 12. februar 2024 14:50
⛅ 9 °C
Høyde: 30 m
England Wigan 53.541693, -2.64022153°32’30” N 2°38’25” W
Wigan Pier
12. februar 2024, England ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Wigan Pier was where we were aiming to finish today, After the previous 2 legs I thought this may be ambitious but achievable. Turns out everyone was up for just keeping going!

Grandma and I kept out of central Wigan as the bikers were always going to be moving way faster than we could in the car. If we weren't going to finish there then we would see them on the other side.Les mer
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mandag 12. februar 2024 15:00
⛅ 9 °C
Høyde: 40 m
England Leigh Branch 53.539998, -2.62507153°32’24” N 2°37’30” W
Bloody Locks
12. februar 2024, England ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Now I get it's exceedingly difficult to get water to climb hills, but how hard can it be to build a tunnel under the Pennines? I'm sure the Wigan Lock Flight is an exemplar of Victorian civil engineering, but 23 of them in very short order means a shocking amount of climbing when you've been pootling along on the flat all dayLes mer
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mandag 12. februar 2024 15:26
⛅ 8 °C
Høyde: 89 m
England Aspull 53.559984, -2.60102853°33’36” N 2°36’4” W
Where are we?
12. februar 2024, England ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Having checked out a potential finish point at Redrock, thinking there was a big pub to finish at, we discovered that the pub was derelict and not actually a good finish point. So the support crew found a random spot to intercept the riders and suggested a different finish location. This meeting point had potential but everyone was keen to press on and the Marina Café in Adlington was agreed. So, on we went.Les mer
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ReisendeOn the wrong side of the Pennines? 🙀XX
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mandag 12. februar 2024 15:45
☁️ 8 °C
Høyde: 91 m
England Worthington 53.584001, -2.62878853°35’2” N 2°37’44” W
The potential finish point that wasn't
12. februar 2024, England ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
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mandag 12. februar 2024 16:01
☁️ 8 °C
Høyde: 88 m
England Adlington 53.611941, -2.60701153°36’43” N 2°36’25” W
The alternative finish point that wasn't
12. februar 2024, England ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
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mandag 12. februar 2024 16:30
☁️ 7 °C
Høyde: 95 m
England Chorley 53.633201, -2.61302253°37’60” N 2°36’47” W
Fredericks Ice Cream Parlour
12. februar 2024, England ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
We needed to find an end point where Grandma, Holly & Jonah could wait in comfort with some refreshments while Chris and I drove back to the Ring O Bells to collect the car. One idea was the Marina Café in Adlington but when Grandma and I arrived there they told us they were about to close 😱

However, they advised us to get everyone to continue for a few more bridges and go to Frederick's Ice Cream Parlour. It was open until 2200hrs, served drinks, pizza and of course Ice Cream! A perfect place to end a truly epic day! Only a mere 46.09km!Les mer
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ReisendeNever too cold for ice cream!🥶🍦
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tirsdag 13. februar 2024 10:30
☁️ 6 °C
Høyde: 90 m
England Adlington 53.630295, -2.61112753°37’49” N 2°36’40” W
Start of Leg 4
13. februar 2024, England ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
This morning we picked up where we left off yesterday, minus the Ice Cream 🍨

I popped into the Marina Café who had pointed us in the direction of Frederick's yesterday to use the loo, say thanks and grab a coffee. The lovely Jayne from yesterday was there again and asked how the journey was going. She then told me to take some chocolates for Holly & Jonah to have when I intercepted them. If you're ever in Chorley then pop in and set hi to Jayne!Les mer
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ReisendeWas lovely to meet you. Good luck on your journey. Best wishes Jayne.
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ReisendeI've corrected my spelling of your name Jayne, glad you found 'Find Penguins'. The chocolates went down a treat 💕
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tirsdag 13. februar 2024 11:00
☁️ 6 °C
Høyde: 110 m
England Johnson's Hillock 53.683641, -2.62014153°41’1” N 2°37’13” W
Just missed them!
13. februar 2024, England ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
There's a fine art to trying to find a good point to do a safety check point and intercept the riders. You can't have it too close or they're too fast and will always be ahead of you. Too far and you're sitting waiting while they have long stretches without a check point. Just 30 seconds earlier and this would have been a Goldilocks check point. I arrived just as they passed under the bridge I was parked on. By the time I got out of the car and called them, they were disappearing into the distance!Les mer
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tirsdag 13. februar 2024 11:15
☁️ 6 °C
Høyde: 130 m
England Riley Green 53.714292, -2.58038553°42’51” N 2°34’49” W
A muddy old start
13. februar 2024, England ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
As we did yesterday, once we'd set the kids off on their way, I drove down route, parked up and rode back to meet them. I'll be honest, this bit was hideous - the ground was super boggy, I was riding into the wind and I rapidly realised I may have slightly over-exerted myself yesterday! Once we joined up and I was pointing back in the right direction, everything became a tad easierLes mer
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