Canal ChallengeView from the drum as the first relay team prepare to set off. Twelve miles for this crew and 31 miles for the dragon boat lie ahead.
Canal ChallengeThree cyclists pedalled the full length of the canal relay providing safety support and publicity.
Canal ChallengeChris helms the first leg from ‘Owd Nell’s’ at Bilsborrow to Galgate, approximately 12 miles.
Canal ChallengeArrive at Galgate after 13 miles. A change of helms and some crew swaps to give paddlers chance to participate.
Canal ChallengeA crew warms up ready for the third relay from Lancaster to Tewitfield approximately 14 miles.
Canal ChallengeThe bike support checks safety with oncoming boats and announces the miles covered to the hardworking crews.
Canal ChallengeSupport team is there to warn other canal users and in the event land based support is needed.
Canal ChallengeStill plenty of energy and enthusiasm shown in this view from one of the canal bridges.
Canal ChallengeMany of these supporters have already paddled and offer encouragement on the approach to Carnforth.
Canal ChallengeThese are the proud paddlers, helm and drummer who did the northern relay section from Lancaster to Tewitfield.