From Penkridge I zoomed up to Stafford to pick up some spare Brake blocks as a just in case for later on. From Stafford headed out to Eccleshall in order to follow a route to the west of Stoke- on-Trent. There were some pleasant roads, and nice views, but nothing particularly outstanding.
( Revision 17/08/07 - familiarity probably bred a little lack of respect here, as I used to cycle on these roads and they are very pleasant and pretty quiet. The whole description of the day below was probably coloured by me not feeling full of va va voom).
As I was making good time I stopped for a sit down lunch for a change at the pretty Barthomley, near Audley. After this I struggled to get back up to pace and mithered along the rest of the way.
Managed to cross the M6 a couple of times, and take a bridleway instead of the correct road at one point - these were highlights.
Also quite exciting was passing quite close to Jodrell Bank. A disappointment was failing to get a good picture of the sign for Over Peover, ho hum (see below).
The last bit of the ride saw me taking a wrong turning and finding myself at the end of a runway at Manchester Airport - I reckon the map is out of date though.
Okay day, hope I'm feeling a bit perkier for the challenges of the Peak District and the Dales.
Stats of the day:
Flapjacks (muesli bars) 2
M6 crossings 5
Days mileage 70
Total mileage 481.3
Cheers,
Mat.
Disappointing sign pics spot:
'Over Peover', honest it is ...
Large Owl pic spot:
At Mobberley a beautiful carving of an owl from a storm felled Oak stump ...
More info on how the owl came to rest there here ...
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