Day 4

Kate has updated a bit on today so I'll keep in short.

What a scorcher! It was hot hot hot today, the hottest place in the country, a blistering 25 degrees. Luckily we have no serious burns but Kate has some cracking tan lines.

Today started with the staff at The Best Western a little frazzled as no one had told them that there was a group of cyclist wanting a 6.00am breakfast, luckily they whipped us up some cereal and the vital tea and coffee. We then set off and had a great run to our second breakfast. Everyone should have a second breakfast especially at a vegetarian cafe, which was exactly where we pulled up. All those expecting their bacon and sausage rolls were treated to a nice bit of wholesome tofu! Brilliant.

I think we were all a little apprehensive about the 9 mile hill we knew we had to climb and it was certainly a hill. It went on forever. Justin, part of our support crew, did the honorable thing and got naked holding a, 'GO TEAM STEELCASE' sign covering his modesty. It did the trick and when spirits were getting low it gave us all a laugh and a boost up the hill. Thanks for taking one for the team Justin. We arrived at the top and the views were incredible. The Lake District is very pretty especially in the sunshine, I've only ever seen it in the rain, probably like most of the residents.

When we got to the top of the hill it was a four mile down hill stretch to lunch. We had a good break, refueled and set off on the last 30 miles to Carlisle. They were a great last 30 miles along country lanes. Spirits were good when we pulled up to the hotel.

We were treated to an extra bit of exercise after we checked in as we clearly hadn't done enough today, the hotel lifts were out of order. Just what you want after cycling over 95 miles a climb up three flights of stairs with luggage.

Another brilliant day all round. Last day tomorrow and we cant wait to arrive in Glasgow.

We have seen the most amount of road kill today. Poor Peter Rabbit x10 and those not so lucky magpies.