After travelling to this rally in one day last year we decided on a two day excursion this time...although Marvin was on a much faster machine this time he still had "L" plates on which meant the "A" roads were the order of the day...we set off around 4:30 on Thursday afternoon with the intention of making Morecambe before it got dark...with just one puncture this we managed to do...

Friday morning and all packed again and we're ready for the off...

Marvin and Jack just out of the shower block...

Morecambe sea front...just had a Morrisons' breakfast and it's time for the final leg of the outward journey...

same as last year this just had to be done...

last fill up before we arrive at Kelso...look who's been following us for the last 30 miles or so!!..Pip and Rich...