The day began with the customary photo shot at the blood donor centre in Leicester, then it was off with little time to spare during a day that would cover the second longest distance to date. Joining the team on this leg were Istvan Melnesku, Nicolas Rousseaux, Nikki Marsh, Chris Lawrenson, Mark Foster Johnston. In Kettering they were also joined by Eniko Takacsova and Istvan. One interesting sight en route was Rushton Triangular Lodge, a Grade I listed folly built in 1595, which is a unique piece of Catholic architecture where everything is done in three to reflect the holy trinity — three sides, three doors, three gables on each side, and triangles featured everywhere. On arrival the riders paid their respects at the Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial, which has the graves of 3,812 military personnel killed in World War II.

Distance covered: 78 miles.

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