{"id":56,"date":"2010-08-01T20:18:15","date_gmt":"2010-08-01T20:18:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.simongormley.co.uk\/lejog\/?p=56"},"modified":"2022-03-11T00:21:17","modified_gmt":"2022-03-11T00:21:17","slug":"the-return-of-the-wee-braes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simongormley.co.uk\/lejog\/?p=56","title":{"rendered":"The return of the wee braes!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Carnforth to Brampton<\/p>\n

Weary. That was the word going through my head as the end rolled into sight today. Despite eating many a snack, including food du jour of Kendal mint cake, to keep the energy levels high, the sight of a hill looming was enough to drain any spark from my legs. But, I reckon the key to the low energy level was a lack of pies today (what was I thinking!), so I’ll be sure to stock up before tomorrow’s ride into the wilderness of the Borders.<\/p>\n

In reality, it was a glorious ride today, up past Kendal then sandwiched between the scenic peaks of the Lake District to the west, and Pennines to the east. Mainly passing along lush green pastures with cows looking suspiciously as 4 luminous humans fly past. From one hill top we could see for miles, with the dark rain clouds looming overhead and dumping rain over various parts of the countryside in front of us. Taking our time to give the rain time to go away seemed to work a treat, and we only had the odd dousing as we tackled the undulating braes.<\/p>\n

We’ve also now passed halfway point of the trip, as well as having climbed the equivalent height of Everest, let’s see if Scotland can add another one to the total!<\/p>\n

Pete’s Thought for the Day:<\/p>\n

Today’s been a bit of stat attack. First of all and most impressively we have now climbed 30,000 feet, yes that’s the height of Everest. Also we have done it without oxygen and sherpa’s (though could have done with the oxygen on occasion, in fact to come think of it sherpa’s would be quite handy too). We have also gone over half way, 530 miles in fact, now that’s a fair old distance, if my arse could talk (yes, yes I can imagine some of you think its quite chatty already) it would have quite a tale to tell. Actually the latest news with bumgate is all is well, the Vasoline has worked its magic, it was touch and go there for a while mind you.<\/p>\n

Anyway today’s ride was rather a fine one, travelling north through Cumbria admiring the views, dodging the rain clouds and cursing the hills. Yes LEJOG showed its claws once again today after the easy flat stuff of the last few days. <\/p>\n

Finally would just like to say a huge thanks to all those who have left comments on the blog we really appreciate it. It makes us feel kind of warm and cuddly inside, that people care enough to read the blog and especially send comments, keep it up people.<\/p>\n

Well bonny Scotland tomorrow, mm will have to try and pay for everything by card so I don’t get any Scottish notes and get treated like a fraudster if I try and use them back home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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