After a very pleasant day of rest for us all in Grasmere yesterday on JOGLE Day 8, on JOGLE Day 9 it was back to the real business. It was, as has been the case every day so far, a cool (though slightly warmer) and overcast day as we quickly picked up the A591 and passed Grasmere and Rydal lakes. Trying to come off the busy road as often as possible we diverted briefly via Ambleside. Of course avoiding the…
Saturday was the JOGLE Day 8, a rest day in Grasmere. The group have split up briefly. Tracey spent the day with her family (Dan and Victoria) who arrived last night and are staying until tomorrow. Nic and Neil had decided to stay in a posh hotel with a spa bath! The rest of us were staying in the luxury of Grasmere Youth Hostel and their special bunk beds! The two Andys and I decided to go for a little…
After a tough day yesterday JOGLE Day 7 would prove a welcome relief – less miles to cycle and less hills to climb. We had all enjoyed a good nights rest and after a chaotic start where staff kept forgetting what we had ordered for breakfast (though when the correct food arrived it was very enjoyable!) we set off for Carlisle. As has been one of the themes of this JOGLE this was again a ride of two halves. On this occasion the…
