The worst day so far I think! I woke up and I was in bits, even after the massage with Barry I was not feeling too much better. My bum was really stiff and my legs felt like lead but all I could think of was the 85 miles ahead of us. Guy was feeling the same too and we decided it was because we had built ourselves up for the first two days and had not really thought about the third!

We set off and went through the fantastic areas of Wilmslow and Prestbury where we saw some of the most fantastic houses ever - I started saying to myself that if I didn't get to the end of the ride I would not end up living in one of them; some dream! 

Leaving these monsters behind we went towards the Peak District again but this time just skirted the outside of it. We still reached above 400 metres at a couple of points though but the climbs did not seem too bad after yesterdays trek. We flew through the first 40 odd miles and had a break in the luxurious surroundings of a shopping centre car park. Steve only allowed us 25 minutes and I had to put back on all of my sweaty clothing which I actually hated doing - after cooling down on the ride there is nothing worse than putting wet stuff back on. The break also gave me some time to out on some more cream; I am starting to really suffer in that department and as the day went on I was getting more and more uncomfortable.

Heading down to Derby was a nice ride but as soon as we hit the A6 to take is to Leicester life became slightly scary again - Guy was nearly hit in Wilmslow but ended up being about 6 inches from being wiped out. The A6 seemed to be the fastest road I have ever been on and having to cycle past Donington Park again after being there only last week broke me!

We ended up in Leicester eventually after going through Loughborough and were greeted by the rest of the team and had some photos on the pitch. I tried my best to do some damage to the pitch - anything to help us next year!!

Barry is back in Newcastle tonight as he has to go to a Boyzone concert as he is taking his wife to see them in London....... Oh yes Bazza! You know you want to be rubbing bums instead.

Tomorrow we are off to Northampton where I think we are being greeted by John Sleightholme and Sean Lamont which will be fantastic. Thanks again for your support everyone and if you drive past us please slow down!!!!