Well took the new bike out and its grand.
Set off from Brockholes near Preston, cycled to the railway station and bought two tickets to Lancaster, £7 something.
Train clean and modern, excellent .
Cycled back down the canal, noteing camping spots and the Hawthorn Hedges had been trimmed.
Surprised at the variety of surface by Canals, not all as good as expected , but the bikes coped with aplomb.
The punctures, two thorns, last one has to go to the coroner, maybe a nip or a thorn.
But a nice spring day is a good time to learn how to deal with punctures.
Got a sore arse, but all in all a good day. Looking forward to the loaded panniers and camping trip