LEJOG 17 - Day 4, 13th June. Ludlow - Haydock (112 miles)

If ever 112 miles can be classed as a recovery ride, today was the day. Conditions were dry, virtually flat and with a 5 mph tail wind. I won't be bold enough to say that it was easy, but compared to our first 3 days, it was considerably easier.

All dress in the same kit - thank you EC1 Collective, our mediocre cycling team looked the business and we continue to gel.

There are plenty of challenges to overcome doing something like this. Azon picked up a stomach bug last night, so was very impressive to be able to cover the distance. Robin was equally unlucky as he got a wasp sting in the face and had to cycle the second half without being able to see much out of his left eye.

I got the team's first puncture of the week, but given that it was a slow puncture overnight, fixing it was easy before we got started this morning - particularly because Cormac was 15 minutes late (I think you can guess what is coming up in the fines summary!)

Backsides and legs are beginning to get pretty tender now. Personally I find myself daydreaming about sudocrem but then I just have to look at Azon's shorts to realise that it is not just me!

Today's fines go to;
Cormac - for being 15 minutes late to start this morning.
Cormac - for riding the fist 10 miles without his helmet as he left it in the van.
Cormac - for running over a squirrel (accidental of course!)

Instead of fines, full credit must go to both Robin and Azon for finishing the day so strongly despite both suffering.

Now on to day 5 and another 100+ mile day as we head towards the Lake District - not the typical way to celebrate my 40th, but great fun with a top group.

Mick helping with directions

Our mediocre team is looking more professional now!

Our lunchtime view

A standard from when 'hiding' at the back

GroupM's answer to the Chuckle Brothers 

Picnic lunch 

Robin's wasp sting actually looked a lot worse than this

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