Good early start, overcast and a lot cooler than the last 3 days. The terrain was a lot different to the Welsh mountains. Pushed on and got 25 mile under my belt before coming across a truckers pit stop were it was time for breakfast. However I did choose the healthy option, single dipped, deep fried (not double dipped). 
Got back on the road and passed through Winchester before spotting two road victims ahead but upon catching these up I realized it was their 9th day, so obviously in no hurry.
I then began to hit the Midland towns of Warrington, Wigan and Preston which are a total contrast to the countryside of the previous 3 days. While stopped at the first post office in Warrington to get my confirmation stamp for the log book and what was intended to be a 2 minute stop turned into a 30 minute stop as people spotted the charity t-shirt and started giving donations in the street.
Had my 5th puncture of the trip coming out of Wigan but kept the momentum an pushed on to Preston where I had my prearranged meeting with Paul Keatts from Lancashire FRS who led the way for the next 20 mile. Arrived at my stop on the closest estimated time, 10 minutes to 6, early for the first time. The evidence of the city fumes was then washed down the plughole as I'd been turned charcoal colored from riding through city centers all day. Many thanks to 'The Ship' PH in Caton who donated delectable fish and chips to the cause and big thanks to Paul Keatts who went out his way to lead me in and arranged accommodation for the night.
Shrewsbury - Lancaster (108.66miles) 438.9miles total
Average speed 14.9mphSaddle Time 07:28:53 31:47:34 total
Road Victims - 2
Punctures - 1
Leave 07.15 Arrive 17.50
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