Traditional 9am briefing from Nick then off across gorgeous countryside and quiet lanes heading for Hereford. Superb bike shop here for little fix-its, getting the Garmin support bracket tightened etc. On to Shrewsbury and the famous Quantum Leap memorial slinky dedicated to Darwin, son of the town.
Then more quiet rural lanes to the compulsory stop at Derek's Hot Snacks lay by van at Lea Cross. Sizzling bangers on the go for a previous customer's telephoned order. Had great slabs of cake and mugs of tea but he wouldn't accept any money for the teas. Instead gave him a big tip. What a nice bloke.
Here's trusty Trekkie.
On through quiet, flat countryside to Loppington where Nick had lunch set out ready. Very friendly landlord at the Dickin Arms served up pints of lime and soda and wouldn't take anything for them. Another nice bloke! Then someone came over from an outside table to ask about the ride and insisted on giving a donation to our charity. Third really nice bloke! Shropshire must be a great place to live.
Last leg was bombing through more quiet lanes including a tea stop at the superb Grosvenor Arms in Aldford
Helter shelter competition with commuter traffic on the A56 into Runcorn. Big ride, over 80 miles, and boy did that hot shower feel good at the end.
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