Back to 1976

This is one of the most significant spots of my life - so far. It is Slaidburn Youth Hostel and was the first night of my solo cycling trip in the summer of 1976. Solo, that is, until I got to Glen Coe YH a few nights later and sat down to eat my dinner next to a lovely girl from Canada, who was also cycling by herself. The girl is still lovelier than ever and has been my wife for 35 years!

We cycled by there again today as part of a great day out on the Lancashire Cycleway with C and S.