14th April
The day began with a visit from tubbycyclist, bearer of glad tidings and a Schwalbe Marathon Plus 26 x 1.75" tyre. Kevin, for that is tc's proper name, came in for a cup of tea and a chat. In the course of conversation, it transpired that he was originally from Southend and attended Sacred Heart school. I teach there for one hour per week. Well, well, well!
We were left to our own devices for a couple of hours, but shortly after 2pm, Janet and I set off for Clitheroe. For most of the first five miles, we were reaping what we had sown yesterday, as the long grinding climb from Rawtenstall to Dunnockshaw was rewarded with a prolonged downward swoop all the way to Padiham. We climbed Padiham Heights, went down the other side to Sabden and then walked up to the Nick of Pendle. At the top, we enjoyed an ice cream, a local brew from Hudson's of Chatburn.
We then zoomed down to Clitheroe, clocking our fastest ever speed of 45.2mph en route. We waited at Clitheroe Castle for Helen and when she arrived, dismantled the tandem and put it in the Jeep. After Robert and Howard returned from the Manchester City match, we all walked down to the curry house in Crawshawbooth. We had a very good meal as ever. The evening was enlivened by a phone call from Heather, who had been fortunate enough to put a £2 each way bet at 40:1 on some nag or other which then romped home in the Grand National.
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