Cathy's Bike Ride: Thoughts from the saddle

This week Cathy is on her bike riding from Carlisle to Cranleigh – here are her thoughts from the saddle!

"These past four days have certainly had (quite literally) highs and lows. The geographical contours in the Lake District as well as the emotional ups and downs that go hand in hand with an endurance task.

Highs:
The cycling support from Becs Gibson and Johnny my brother for 3 days, as well as the car and counseling (!) support from Mum and Dad for 2 days so far.
Hot showers.
Counting down the miles.
The brief half hour with Becs by the sea.
Singing 'Les Mis’ - thanks to Kazza's recommendation.
A Cumbrian farmer's offer for a ride on his tractor and my pride in declining his offer!
All the supportive texts from friends and family.

Lows:
Sore knee and behind.
The view approaching the deadly Shap pass in the Lake District.
A hail storm (thankfully brief) today.
Sticky muddy paths by the canal.

The thought of the smiles on the children's faces in Zambia when the donated money is put to good use is what keeps me going... As well as the thought of arriving in Cranleigh this Sunday!”

GO CATHY GO!

If you want to cheer her on and encourage her in the final miles then please go to her page