Day 7 - Barton-upon-Humber to Middlesbrough
As time draws nearer September the more I feel the need to run the journey through with you as I want to explain all my expectations before I set off and also give everyone an idea of what I will be facing.
This day I will again find myself heading North along the East Coast. Leaving this civil parish of north Lincolnshire, England, on the south bank of the Humber Estuary, I will firstly cross the Humber Bridge, which was once the longest single span suspension bridge in the world. Now it is the fifth longest.
The town was formerly an important center for the manufacturing of bicycles, Hopper's Cycles being established in the town in 1880 in the Hopper Building.
This will be my longest cycle day of the entire expedition with a distance of 140 miles, and total ascent of 3576ft, descent 3566ft and maximum height of 696ft. The first 70 or so miles is a flat ride then some hill riding is expected for the next 50 or so miles then ending with a last bit of flat ride. My expected calorie consumption is around 6358 calories if there is no head winds or rain.
After this day there will be only one more day of cycling before I'll pass into Scotland for the first time.
On my journey North I will pass through towns and cities such as Hull, Bridlington, Scarborough and the beautiful Peasholm Park, Whitby and finally end by Middlesbrough Rail Station. This, as many stages of my journey is a most beautiful scenic ride.
Please support this fundraising and awareness campaign for the Haven, Breast Cancer Support Centres by going to my http://www.justgiving.com/AroundTheUKin50Days account and make a small donation.
As time draws nearer September the more I feel the need to run the journey through with you as I want to explain all my expectations before I set off and also give everyone an idea of what I will be facing.
This day I will again find myself heading North along the East Coast. Leaving this civil parish of north Lincolnshire, England, on the south bank of the Humber Estuary, I will firstly cross the Humber Bridge, which was once the longest single span suspension bridge in the world. Now it is the fifth longest.
The town was formerly an important center for the manufacturing of bicycles, Hopper's Cycles being established in the town in 1880 in the Hopper Building.
This will be my longest cycle day of the entire expedition with a distance of 140 miles, and total ascent of 3576ft, descent 3566ft and maximum height of 696ft. The first 70 or so miles is a flat ride then some hill riding is expected for the next 50 or so miles then ending with a last bit of flat ride. My expected calorie consumption is around 6358 calories if there is no head winds or rain.
After this day there will be only one more day of cycling before I'll pass into Scotland for the first time.
On my journey North I will pass through towns and cities such as Hull, Bridlington, Scarborough and the beautiful Peasholm Park, Whitby and finally end by Middlesbrough Rail Station. This, as many stages of my journey is a most beautiful scenic ride.
Please support this fundraising and awareness campaign for the Haven, Breast Cancer Support Centres by going to my http://www.justgiving.com/AroundTheUKin50Days account and make a small donation.
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