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Stage 2: Hatton Locks to Braunston. 21.5 miles

Russell Anthony

Day 2…stiff as an ironing board today. Took a long while to get moving! The sun came out too and I managed to burn my head before reaching the first checkpoint – The Moorings in Leamington Spa. It was only 5.5 miles but felt like double!! Apart from odd bloated dead animal and a heron who was definitely following me, it was a slog this morning. Fortunately my good lady met me for lunch at the Two Boats Inn at Long Itchington which was just the boost I needed. I set off again with gusto knowing I only had 10 … Continue reading Stage 2: Hatton Locks to Braunston. 21.5 miles

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Stage 1: Birmingham to Hatton. 24 miles

Russell Anthony

This seems to have come around far too quickly! With more energy snacks than a real athlete I caught the train to New Street, had the breakfast of kings (egg bap & coffee) at Pret and headed off to the start line. The first stage looped around Birmingham via Small Heath along to Catherine De Barnes. The first 12 miles were about as exciting as a Mrs Browns Boys box set so I was pleased to finally get out in the open. I did manage a quick cuppa in the weirdest cafe I’ve ever been in – a ‘local cafe … Continue reading Stage 1: Birmingham to Hatton. 24 miles

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Checkpoints (updated)

Russell Anthony

Saturday 4th May Stage 1:  Birmingham Gas Street to Hatton Top Lock Checkpoint Location Distance 1 Birmingham Gas Street 0 2 Small Heath Station 4 3 Happy Heart Café, Olton 9 4 Boat Inn, Catherine De Barnes 12 5 Navigation Inn, Kingswood 17 6 Hatton Arms, Hatton Locks 24 Sunday 5th May Stage 2:  Hatton Top Lock to Braunston Checkpoint Location Distance 1 Hatton Arms, Hatton Locks 0 2 The Moorings, Leamington Spa 5.5 3 Fosse Top Lock 9 4 Two Boats Inn, Long Itchington 12.5 5 Lower Shuckbrough 17 6 Boat House, Braunston 21.5 Monday 6th May Stage 3:  … Continue reading Checkpoints (updated)