JOG-LE Day 9 Ingleton to Chester 9/5/08

Despite the hostel not being where I expected it to be, I had a very nice night in Ingleton. On the advice of the of the hostel manager I visited the Whetsheaf in town which was lovely. I walked in and feared a bum steer, as no menus on the table, but on second glance there was a huge chalk boardabove the fire with many lovely sounding items. the pub seemed to be the hub of the community and everytone seemed to know each other.

Like the pubs, I have noticed how important rural Post Offices are. They really are the focal point of the villages, also doubling up as the local shop in most places. I’ve never understood the furore about them getting closed down, but now it’s apparent – everyone should do there utmost to keep them open!

Today was very odd, I already knew it was going to be a long ride. The 90 I had planned was extended by the extra miles to Ingleton so I took the decision to leave extra early today. I was very worried about missing my appointment with Paul in Chester, who had supplies for me which were necessary to reach Land’s End.

Setting off at 6:40 I rode for nearly an hour before I stopped covering ground which I had ridden the day before. My major fear was missing the meet up with Paul and it changed the entire complexion of the ride today.The night before I broke the ride down into component parts, so I had definite targets – Lancaster / Preston / Liverpool / Birkenhead and Chester.

When planning the route I hadn’t considered whether bikes were allowed through the Mersey Tunnels, so I also planned the a contingency route through Widnes, which would add another 20 miles to the day. (I’ve since looked into the Mersey Tunnel bylaws – and you’re not allowed to cycle through the tunnels – doh!)

With miles to cover, today was a day to get the head down and tick off the miles. In no time I was through Lancaster and Preston. Leaving earlier it also meant that the temperature was cooler and there was less traffic on the road.

Joining the road to Liverpool, I decided to make a rest stop in Ormskirk and take a quick time check. I was shocked to find it was only 11am. I felt sure now that I would make the rendezvous with Paul, but I still had the uncertainty of the route and the tunnels.

I finally spotted my first Red Lion pub on the route, I was at a junction with Red Lion Way in Little Sutton and slowly it dawned on me that it had to be named that for a reason, after a little exploration I managed to find the Olde Red Lion and jumped off the bike for the picture. My first Red Lion in over 500 miles.

The road to Liverpool went past Anfield, Goodison Park and Aintree before sweeping to the tunnel. I checked and checked again, and there definitely no signs to say no cycles, so I took the plunge, it was a thoroughly unpleasat experience, the air quality was attrocious, the lanes were very narrow and it felt dangerous and claustrophobic. I emerged from the tunnels dripping with sweat and to see two police cars, my heart dropped. I felt sure I was going to get pulled over, but thankfully no signs of flashing lights, so I went into the toll free motorbike lane and rode off.

Once a mile or so down the road, I got off the bike and sat down, I was feeling very rough from all the pollution and I needed to get some fresh air into my lungs.

From then the ride to Chester was quite easy (barring my inability to navigate cities and trouble locating the hostel). Paul was in Chester to cover the 3 day race meeting and I reached the Roman wall next to the race course by 3 o’clock.

The town was crazy, the course is quite small but thousands of people packed the stands, all in summer dresses and suits. After watching a race, I cycled to the hostel to change and get back to the track for the last couple of races and to meet up with Paul.

The town was a madhouse with thousands of drunk people – it also presented a problem I hadn’t expected. Due to the races all of the pubs and bars seemed to be running a door policy, which meant shirts and shoes. My trainers, canvas trousers and flip flops outfit didn’t quite make the grade – if you were absolutely trollied but dressed correctly you were welcomed in with open arms. I couldn’t really explain I hadn’t packed for this eventuality when I set out on my ride.

Eventually we found a bar that would allow us in and after Paul sent his last bit of copy across to the paper we had a few drinks. We did a quick swap – I was now in possession of a few new pairs of socks and Paul took a few things back to London for me, like the maps i had fallen off, the daily route sheets I had completed and various tat I’d picked up on the ride like mini nessies, mint cake and chocolate bars…

It was odd seeing Paul as this journey has been so seperate from home and normality (despite the calls and texts). It might have also sparked a possible spin off bike ride for the horse racing community from the home of the English Derby in Epsom to the Frech Derby in Chantilly – watch this space.

Having been to so many remote towns, it was odd to be surrounded by hundreds if not thousands of drunken revellers, I missed the quiet of the Highlands.

I wish I could comment on the music, but nothing springs to mind today. I think sleep is in order, only 60 odd miles tomorrow, then the hills of Devon and Cornwall await.

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THE MUSIC

Dead Man’s Beetle 1:42 Mike Relm Radio Fryer Alternative & Punk 10 09/05/2008 06:36

Dead Of Winter 2:59 Eels Electro-Shock Blues Alternative & Punk 1 09/05/2008 06:39

Deadbeat Holiday 3:35 Green Day Warning 1 09/05/2008 06:42

Deadlock 4:04 Magnet The Tourniquet (Explicit) Rock 1 09/05/2008 06:46

Deadly Assassins 2:44 Everlast Eat At Whitey’s 1 09/05/2008 06:49

Dear Jimmy 3:21 Sophie Ellis-Bextor Popjustice Pop 1 09/05/2008 06:52

Dear Prudence 4:38 Ramsey Lewis The Trip – Tom Middleton (Disc 2) Electronica/Dance 1 09/05/2008 06:57

Death And Destruction 2:39 Weezer Maladroit 1 09/05/2008 07:00

Death Comes Callin’ 4:16 Everlast Whitey Ford Sings The Blues 2 09/05/2008 07:04

Death Fame 2:01 Good Shoes The Photos On My Wall Rock 1 09/05/2008 07:06

Death In Fashion 3:44 So-So The Hello Sessions Alternative & Punk 5 09/05/2008 07:10

The Death Of American Radio 3:46 Radio 4 Stealing Of A Nation 2 09/05/2008 07:13

Death To Los Campesinos! 2:50 Los Campesinos! Hold On Now, Youngster… Alternative & Punk 12 09/05/2008 07:16

Debaser – (Doolittle version) 2:52 Pixies Wave Of Mutilation: Best Of Pixies 1 09/05/2008 07:19

Debbie 2:54 Architecture In Helsinki Places Like This Children’s Music 6 09/05/2008 07:22

Debora 3:08 T.Rex John Peel: A Tribute [Disc 1] Rock 3 09/05/2008 07:25

Debris 3:43 Treecreeper Rough Trade Shops : Counter Culture 06 Alternative & Punk 1 09/05/2008 07:29

Dec. 4th, Oh What A Night (Jay-Z vs. Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons) 3:23 DJ Topcat Best of Bootie 2006 Mashup 2 09/05/2008 07:32

Decatur, Or, Round Of Applause For Your Stepmother! 3:04 Sufjan Stevens Come On Feel The Illinoise! Alternative & Punk 1 09/05/2008 07:35

December 3:00 Weezer Maladroit 2 09/05/2008 07:38

The Decision 3:24 The Young Knives Voices Of Animals & Men Alternative & Punk 2 09/05/2008 07:42

Deckchairs And Cigarettes 4:59 The Thrills Q – Best Of 03 Alternative & Punk 1 09/05/2008 07:47

Deckchairs And Cigarettes 4:58 The Thrills So Much For The City Rock 1 09/05/2008 07:52

Dedicated to the One I Love 2:53 Various Random mashes and covers 7 09/05/2008 07:55

Dedication 2:11 My Red Cell X-Ray Cd#12 1 09/05/2008 07:57

Deep Menace (Spank) 3:29 T.H.E Menace 101 Dance Hits (Disc 4) Electronica/Dance 1 09/05/2008 08:00

Deep Waters 0:40 Microdisiacs Mr. Scruff Presents Keep It Solid Steel Electronica/Dance 1 09/05/2008 08:01

Definitive Breaks 1:40 Phoenix United 1 09/05/2008 08:03

Delinquent 4:01 Roscoe P. Coldchain Feat. Pharrell Playlist: Dance & Urban Electronica/Dance 1 09/05/2008 08:07

Delta Ebonics 1:16 DJ Yoda How To Cut & Paste – Mix Tape Vol.1 Hip Hop/Rap 2 09/05/2008 08:08

Demon Days 4:29 Gorillaz Demon Days 3 09/05/2008 08:12

Denise 2:34 Fountains Of Wayne Utopia Parkway Alternative & Punk 2 09/05/2008 08:15

Desert Mountain Showdown 2:45 Hootie & The Blowfish Musical Chairs Rock 1 09/05/2008 08:18

Desert Song No.2 7:59 Sophia People Are Like Seasons 1 09/05/2008 08:26

Desire Lines 4:26 Stoney Sonic Roar Presents Alternative & Punk 1 09/05/2008 08:30

Desperado 3:13 Johnny Cash American IV:The Man Comes Around 1 09/05/2008 08:33

Destiny 5:38 Zero 7 Simple Things Electronica/Dance 2 09/05/2008 08:39

Destiny (exclusive xfm session) 5:49 Zero 7 X Ray (Disc 1) 2 09/05/2008 08:45

Destiny Calling 3:54 James The Best Of James 1 09/05/2008 08:49

Destiny1999 3:46 Go Home Productions GHP Complete – CD08 The Bootlegs Bastard Pop 1 09/05/2008 08:52

Destroy Everything You Touch 3:44 Ladytron HMV Playlist – October 05 1 09/05/2008 08:56

Destroy Everything You Touch 2:43 Ladytron Popjustice Pop 4 09/05/2008 08:59

Destroy Rock ‘N’ Roll 4:06 Mylo Twisted: Indie Floorfillers For A Twisted Generation [Disc 2] Electronica/Dance 2 09/05/2008 09:03

Destroy Rock & Roll 4:07 Mylo Destroy Rock & Roll 1 09/05/2008 09:07

Details Of The War 3:30 Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Rough Trade Shops – Counter Culture 05 1 09/05/2008 09:11

Detchibe 2:55 Prefuse 73 Mr. Scruff Presents Keep It Solid Steel Electronica/Dance 1 09/05/2008 09:14

Detox (Amy Winehouse vs. Britney Spears) 3:21 King Of Pants Best of Bootie 2007 Mashup 2 09/05/2008 09:17

Devil In The Details 4:16 The Broken Family Band Cold Water Songs 18 21/05/2008 08:30

The Devil Went Down To Ibiza 2:51 Alabama 3 Power In The Blood Electronica/Dance 1 09/05/2008 09:24

Diabolus 9:17 Cinematic Orchestra Later pres. Serve Chilled Easy Listening 2 09/05/2008 09:33

Dialling Darling 3:00 The Young Knives Voices Of Animals & Men Alternative & Punk 2 09/05/2008 09:36

Diamonds And Guns 4:02 Transplants Transplants 2 09/05/2008 09:40

Diamonds and Guns 3:59 Transplants X-Ray CD#06 2 09/05/2008 09:44

Diamonds In The Mine 3:11 The Broken Family Band Balls 7 09/05/2008 09:48

Diamonds In The Sky 4:55 Husky Rescue Clash Magazine: Ones To Watch Volume 5 Pop 2 09/05/2008 09:52

Dickhead 3:43 Kate Nash Made Of Bricks Alternative & Punk 5 09/05/2008 09:56

Did I Dream (Song To The Siren) 2:58 Lost Witness 101 Dance Hits (Disc 2) Electronica/Dance 1 09/05/2008 09:59

Did You Get My Message? 4:01 Jason Mraz Hmv Playlist Feb 2006 2 09/05/2008 10:03

Die Romantic 3:43 Aiden Playmusic Playlist Vol 3 Alternative & Punk 5 09/05/2008 10:07

Diesel Power 4:18 The Prodigy The Fat Of The Land 1 09/05/2008 10:11

Diet Coke Heap 1:39 Best Fwends Alphabetically Arranged Electronica/Dance 4 09/05/2008 10:13

Diferente 5:21 Gotan Project HMV Playlist April 06 1 09/05/2008 10:18

A Different Beat 2:28 Oizone An Indifferent Beat Rock 1 09/05/2008 10:21

A Different Feeling 4:23 The Avalanches Since I Left You Electronica/Dance 3 09/05/2008 10:25

Dig For Fire 3:03 Pixies Wave Of Mutilation: Best Of Pixies 1 09/05/2008 10:28

Dig Your Grave 0:13 Modest Mouse Good News For People Who Love Bad News Alternative & Punk 3 09/05/2008 10:28

Dig Your Own Hole 5:27 The Chemical Brothers Dig Your Own Hole 1 09/05/2008 10:34

Din Daa Daa 3:27 George Kranz A To Z The Cuban Brothers (Disc 1) Electronica/Dance 4 09/05/2008 10:37

Diners Only 1:44 The Avalanches Since I Left You Electronica/Dance 3 09/05/2008 10:39

Dinosaurs 3:37 We Are Scientists Brain Thrust Mastery Alternative & Punk 3 09/05/2008 10:42

Diplo: M.I.A. Sunshowers Vs Salt N Pepa, Push It 2:06 M.I.A. vs Salt N Pepa (by Diplo) It’s The Motherfucking Remix Volume 2 Hip Hop/Rap 5 09/05/2008 10:45

Direct To The Helmet 3:08 The Spinto Band Rough Trade Shops – Counter Culture 05 1 09/05/2008 10:48

Direction 3:29 Cribs Camden Crawl 2005 1 09/05/2008 10:51

Directionless 4:35 Sophia The Infinite Circle Rock 4 09/05/2008 10:56

Dirrty 4:59 Christina Aguilera Feat. Redman Stripped Pop 2 09/05/2008 11:01

Dirrty Magic 4:09 Go Home Productions GHP Complete – CD02 The Bootlegs Bastard Pop 1 09/05/2008 11:05

Dirrty Stones 2:18 Go Home Productions GHP Complete – CD04 The Bootlegs Bastard Pop 1 09/05/2008 11:07

Dirrtylicious 2:51 Keane Live Lounge Two Alternative & Punk 2 09/05/2008 11:10

Dirt Slug The Finest (Featuring Jt) 1:25 Cassetteboy The Parker Tapes Electronica/Dance 3 09/05/2008 11:12

Dirty Harry 3:44 Gorillaz Demon Days 3 09/05/2008 11:15

Dirty Mind 2:45 The Pipettes Camden Crawl 2006 (Disc 2) 1 09/05/2008 11:18

Dirty Mind 2:43 The Pipettes We Are The Pipettes Pop 2 09/05/2008 11:21

Dirty Mind (Acoustic Version) 3:01 The Pipettes Your Kisses Are Wasted On Me Pip-pop 1 09/05/2008 11:24

Dirty Monkey 0:23 Moloko Do You Like My Tight Sweater? Electronica/Dance 2 09/05/2008 11:24

Dirty Mouth 2:44 Hot Hot Heat Elevator 3 09/05/2008 11:27

Disco 6:37 The Music The Music Alternative & Punk 2 09/05/2008 11:34

Disco Ball 2:46 Ana Da Silva Rough Trade Shops – Counter Culture 05 2 09/05/2008 11:36

Disco Blood 4:30 Shit Disco Camden Crawl 06 (Disc 2 1 09/05/2008 11:41

Disco Infiltrator 4:56 LCD Soundsystem LCD Soundsystem [Disc 1] 1 09/05/2008 11:46

DiscoRumpChant 5:28 Beastie Boys vs Michael Zager Band Rich CD 3 4 09/05/2008 11:51

Dismantling Frank 5:05 Bonobo Later pres. Serve Chilled Easy Listening 1 09/05/2008 11:56

Dismiss The Sound 2:58 Radio 4 Stealing Of A Nation 1 09/05/2008 11:59

Disney On Acid / Learn To Be Strong (Accapella) 2:51 2day & 2moro / Learn To Be Strong (accapella) – Cappo Mr. Scruff Presents Keep It Solid Steel Electronica/Dance 3 09/05/2008 12:02

Dissolved Girl 6:07 Massive Attack Mezzanine Electronica/Dance 1 09/05/2008 12:08

Distance Between Dreams 1:05 Psychonauts Songs For Creatures Dance 4 09/05/2008 12:09

Distractions 5:16 Zero 7 Simple Things Electronica/Dance 1 09/05/2008 12:15

The District Sleeps Alone tonight (dj downfall persistent beats mix) 6:56 The Postal Service X-Ray CD#08 1 09/05/2008 12:22

Dive Into You 4:26 Hefner Later Serve Chilled 2 1 09/05/2008 12:26

The Diver 4:34 stellastarr* Playlist 37 Alternative & Punk 1 09/05/2008 12:31

Diversion 1:19 Mark Ronson Version Hip Hop/Rap 10 09/05/2008 12:32

Divine Gosa 2:47 Bonde do Role Bonde do Role With Lasers Alternativo 21 09/05/2008 12:35

Dixy Shit 0:32 Cassetteboy The Parker Tapes Electronica/Dance 7 09/05/2008 12:35

Dizzy Plays The Sax [feat. Dizzy Gillespie, Cymande & Parliament] 1:19 DJ Yoda How To Cut & Paste – Mix Tape Vol.1 Hip Hop/Rap 2 09/05/2008 12:37

DJ Ayres: George & Gwen McGrae, The Rub Vs Ying Yang Twins, Wait 2:16 George & Gwen McGrae vs Ying Yang Twins (by DJ Ayres) It’s The Motherfucking Remix Volume 2 Hip Hop/Rap 5 09/05/2008 12:39

DJ Ayres: Jungle Brothers, I Got It Like That Vs Gwen Stefani, Hollaback Girl 0:49 Jungle Brothers vs Gwen Stefani (by DJ Ayres) It’s The Motherfucking Remix Volume 2 Hip Hop/Rap 3 09/05/2008 12:40

DJ Ayres: Mke Jones & Paul Wall, You Put a Rush On Me Vs Slim Thug, I Ain’t Heard Of That 2:51 Mke Jones & Paul Wall vs Slim Thug (by DJ Ayres) It’s The Motherfucking Remix Volume 2 Hip Hop/Rap 3 09/05/2008 12:42

DJ Ayres: Mobb Deep, Quiet Storm Vs phoenix, Victim Of The Crime 2:28 Mobb Deep vs Phoenix (by DJ Ayres) It’s The Motherfucking Remix Volume 2 Hip Hop/Rap 2 09/05/2008 12:45

DJ Ayres: R.Kelly, Feelin On Your Booty Vs Sir Mix-A-Lot, Baby Got Back 3:17 R.Kelly vs Sir Mix-A-Lot (by DJ Ayres) It’s The Motherfucking Remix Volume 2 Hip Hop/Rap 3 09/05/2008 12:48

DJ Ayres: Talking Heads, Sugar On My Tongue Vs Trick Daddy & Ludacris, Sugar 2:25 Talking Heads vs Trick Daddy & Ludacris (by DJ Ayres) It’s The Motherfucking Remix Volume 2 Hip Hop/Rap 3 09/05/2008 12:51

DJ Crooked: Jay-Z, Hey Papi Vs A-ha, Take On Me 4:00 Jay-Z vs A-ha (by DJ Crooked) It’s The Motherfucking Remix Volume 2 Hip Hop/Rap 3 09/05/2008 12:55

DJ Eleven: 8Ball & MJG, Throw your Hands In The Air Vs Goodie Mob, Big Boi, Juvenile & Mannie Fresh 3:25 8Ball & MJG vs Goodie Mob, Big Boi, Juvenile & Mannie Fresh (by DJ Eleven) It’s The Motherfucking Remix Volume 2 Hip Hop/Rap 3 09/05/2008 12:58

DJ Eleven: Dead Prez, Hip Hop Vs David Banner, Cadillac On 22s 3:09 Dead Prez vs David Banner (by DJ Eleven) It’s The Motherfucking Remix Volume 2 Hip Hop/Rap 1 09/05/2008 13:01

DJ Eleven: Jay-Z, Who You Wit Vs Marvin Gaye, Let’t Get It On 3:36 Jay-Z vs Marvin Gaye (by DJ Eleven) It’s The Motherfucking Remix Volume 2 Hip Hop/Rap 2 09/05/2008 13:05

DJ Format – Ill Culinary Behavior 4:23 DJ Format How To Cut & Paste MixTape Vol. 2 Hip Hop/Rap 3 09/05/2008 13:09

Dj Garry – Dream Universe 3:03 DJ Gary 101 Dance Hits (Disc 2) Electronica/Dance 1 09/05/2008 13:12

DJ Platurn: Michael Jackson, Smooth Criminal Vs Justin Timberlake, Like I Love You 2:58 Michael Jackson vs Justin Timberlake (by DJ Platurn) It’s The Motherfucking Remix Volume 2 Hip Hop/Rap 3 09/05/2008 13:15

DJ, DJ 4:01 Transplants Transplants 1 09/05/2008 13:19

DJs In A Row 4:16 SchwaB Rough Trade Shops Counter Culture [2004](Disc 2) Alternative & Punk 1 09/05/2008 13:24

DND 4:12 Semisonic Feeling Strangely Fine Alternative & Punk 1 09/05/2008 13:28

Do It 3:57 The Chap The Horse 1 09/05/2008 13:32

Do It All The Time 2:51 The Wannadies Be A Girl Alternative & Punk 3 09/05/2008 13:35

Do It Any Way Ya Wanna 2:58 People’s Choice A To Z The Cuban Brothers (Disc 2) Electronica/Dance 4 09/05/2008 13:37

Do Me A Favour 3:27 Arctic Monkeys Favourite Worst Nightmare Alternative & Punk 4 09/05/2008 13:41

Do Somethin’ 3:05 Britney Spears Popjustice Pop 2 09/05/2008 13:44

Do That There 2:24 Lyrics Born Fabriclive 27: DJ Format Electronica/Dance 6 09/05/2008 13:46

Do The Evolution 3:54 Pearl Jam Yield Rock 1 09/05/2008 13:50

Do The Math (Edit) 4:13 Brooks Rough Trade Shops Counter Culture [2004](Disc 2) Alternative & Punk 2 09/05/2008 13:55

do the whirlwind 4:39 Architecture In Helsinki In Case We Die 1 09/05/2008 13:59

Do You Know the Way To San José 3:55 Richard “Groove” Holmes The Later Lounge 1 09/05/2008 14:03

Do You Realize?? 3:34 The Flaming Lips Essential Glastonbury: The Greatest Hits From The Greatest Festival Rock 2 09/05/2008 14:07

Do You Wanna Cuz It’s Tricky (Franz Ferdinand vs. Run-DMC vs. The Knack) 2:47 Thriftshop XL Best of Bootie 2005 Mash-up 3 09/05/2008 14:09

Do You Want To 3:32 Franz Ferdinand Popjustice Pop 4 09/05/2008 14:13

Do You Want To (Erol Alkan’s Glam Racket) 7:40 Franz Ferdinand Rough Trade Shops – Counter Culture 05 1 09/05/2008 14:21

DOA 4:03 Foo Fighters Radio 1’s Live Lounge [Disc 1] Alternative & Punk 4 09/05/2008 14:25

Doba 5:14 Simian Chemistry Is What We Are Alternative & Punk 2 09/05/2008 14:30

Doctor Pressure – Mylo Vs Miami Sound Machine 3:27 Mylo Vs. Miami Sound Machine Mashed Pop 10 09/05/2008 14:33

Does He Love You? 5:15 Rilo Kiley More Adventurous Alternative & Punk 3 09/05/2008 14:39

Dog 0:34 Goldie Lookin’ Chain Safe As Fuck Hip Hop/Rap 3 09/05/2008 14:39

A Dog Like You 3:04 Misty’s Big Adventure The Solar Hi-Fi System 4 09/05/2008 14:42

Dogs Again Is It? 1:23 Cassettebaneoftheirownlives Mick’s Tape Hip Hop/Rap 1 09/05/2008 14:44

Dogs Dogs Dogs Dogs Oh Yeah Dogs 0:59 Cassetteboy The Parker Tapes Electronica/Dance 2 09/05/2008 14:45

Doing It Right 3:23 The Go! Team Proof of Youth Alternative & Punk 9 09/05/2008 14:48

Dominator (Soulwax Remix) 2:37 Human Resource Vs 808 State Most of the remixes… Electronica/Dance 1 09/05/2008 14:51

Dominoid 4:11 Moloko Do You Like My Tight Sweater? Electronica/Dance 1 09/05/2008 14:55

Don Rathbone 0:55 Cassettebobforapples Mick’s Tape Hip Hop/Rap 1 09/05/2008 14:56

Don´t Stop 4:57 Backdraft DanceRocks – Mixed, Remixed & Unmixed By Eddy™ Electronica/Dance 2 07/08/2007 09:12

Don´t Stop 8:00 Backdraft DanceRocks – Mixed, Remixed & Unmixed By Eddy™ Electronica/Dance 1 10/05/2008 08:29