500 miles for 500 towns - Day Six by Bruce Crowther

As we approach 500 Fairtrade Towns in the UK, Fairtrade supporters are taking to their saddles for a 500 mile cycle relay from Aberfeldy to Cardiff. We're blogging about their journey that will conclude in Cardiff on Monday 1 November. Learn more about their route at http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/500fairtradetowns

Pip of the Garstang Fairtrade Group and Phil, Chair of the Garstang cycling club were aided by another bright and dry day as they made their way through the industrial heartland of traditional Lancashire. Their 64 mile route took them through the Fairtrade Towns of Preston, Wigan and Warrington before making their way to the first Fairtrade City of Chester. Folk singers and the Mayor of Chester were there to welcome the cyclists into this historic Roman city. The ceremonial parchment was signed on the Town Hall steps before being handed over to Paul; one of the 10 cyclists to make the journey to Bridgnorth, the first Fairtrade Town in Shropshire on the following day.