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Whinlatter Pass – Watching the Tour of Britain

14 September 2018 Andy

I have never been to watch the Tour of Britain. In spite of it passing nearby in previous years, other commitments have always got in the way. This year I was determined to correct that. A further incentive was that the routes for this years tour took it up Whinlatter on two days. Also, Tour De France winners Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome were participating. Unfortunately, Sarah had no spare annual leave days left. Thankfully, Andy S was free to step…

JOGLE Day 8 – Rest Day in Grasmere

21 June 2015 Sarah

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…