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| Accomodation; Forrester Arms Tarporley |
As expected, peering out of the window this morning we were greeted with dark clouds and blustery winds from the South so we did the obvious and retired to Sams cafe for breakfast and a route conference.
Avoiding the A49 once again we headed first to Much Wenlock intending to skirt Shrewsbury to the East. It was during this section we bumped into another group of four riders also heading for JOG. Its the first time we have met other LEJOG riders so it was good to have a quick chat. They also plan to complete the ride on the 17th so hopefully we will see them at the finish.
By 10am the rain had eased off and the skies were brightening. However, things were not feeling right on the Holdsworth bottom bracket. For those of you not versed in these things that's the axle at the bottom of the frame that the pedal cranks are attached to. I have included a photo. Let it not be said that this blog is not educational.
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| Bottom bracket problems!! |
We decided that a visit to a cycle shop in Shrewsbury would be advisable and so amended our route and headed into town. First things first, and we called into a coffee shop where over an excellent coffee and cake were directed to Stans cycle shop.
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| Beeston Castle |
Forty minutes later we are back on the road, Steve replenish in a pair of new gloves that he purchased as a displacement activity.
From Shrewsbury we headed to Whitchurch and then, picking way via quieter roads passed by Beeston Castle to our accomodation in the Forresters Arms in Tarporley. Once again, a wonderful days cycling through beautiful countryside, but it is noticeable how many small villages no longer have a pub, victim of recession, supermarkets and changing lifestyles. Its sad to see one of the institutions that makes english village life so special on the endangered list.
Total miles covered 382
Accomodation; Forrester Arms Tarporley
Accomodation; Forrester Arms Tarporley
