Based on the weather forecast, today promised to be a “W Day” - wet and windy. It was certainly the latter as our friend, the south westerly, continued to push us along except when the route zigzagged to the west. However, the dire forecast of torrential rain proved to be far from accurate.
The “W” proved to be true though as, starting from Winsford, we passed through Warrington, Wigan and Wrightington, saw signs to Widnes and ended up in Weyland (as Stephen insists on calling it - everyone else sticks with the traditional name of Leyland!!) (It’s near Preston for those of you who are interested.) See our route by clicking here or looking at the map below.
We set off early (8.15) in an attempt to get a couple of hours under our wheels before the storm hit and felt that we had made good progress when we felt the first spots at about 11 o‘clock.. But by the time we had pulled the wet weather gear on it had just about stopped. Shrugging our shoulders we continued, expecting the heavens to open at any stage.
Other than a few further, half-hearted attempts at showers, the rain stayed away until, nearing our hotel, Stephen spotted the name “Paul Hewitt” and insisted in stopping at a bike frame builder’s shop that he had heard of. While Stephen was drooling, it started coming down.
Christine eventually dragged him away but luckily the hotel was only half a mile up the road so we didn’t get soaked! We had made it by 1.30. Granted, it was a shorter day than usual (44 miles/ 71 km) but we were still mighty impressed with ourselves!
What to do on a wet Wednesday in Lancashire? Go and see the new Harry Potter film, of course! So, whistling up a taxi (who needs bikes?), that is what we did and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
By the by, another hotel recommendation - the Farington Lodge in Weyland (or Leyland if you are not Stephen) is well worth a visit.
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