Day 1!
63 miles of constant up then down then up then down, a road roller coaster. Imagine cycling up Snowdon, or some other big hill, to go straight back down, then back up, then back down and back up again and you might have an idea of what we put ourselves through today!
It was nearly all over me me only one mile in for me, when I got pulled over by the bill on Clapham Common for speeding and dangerous driving! Supposedly there's a 5 mile an hour speed limit and no overtaking on the Common, both of which I breached overtaking the plump bloke in front whose low trousers where giving me a good view of the whole of the moon.
Anyway. tonight (Saturday) we're in what is easily the best place Youth Hostel in the country - overlooking Treyarnon Bay, with some good, good surf - I took a long dip in a very cold sea earlier. This is hard work, honestly, but I don't believe it yet. We're knackered after a day of constant hill climbing but it's well worth it to get here.
There's a load of photos to show, but no chance of loading them tonight, so you'll have to wait. Tomorrow night is Oakhampton, another 70 miles away... Whoop whoop
Everyone's good, and hope you are... and cheers for logging on! Email with any suggestions of places we should go, photos we should take or things we should wear along the trip to landsendjohnogroats@gmail.com
Until very soon and hopefully tomorrow,
Richard (and the others)
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6 comments:
A BIG WELL DONE RICHARD.This ride is going to be a mental challenge also.But you will look back with pride at what you did.
well you are all doing bril and started clocking up the miles - just a few more to go you even got a mention in church today - sue
Well done to you all, we envy you the site seeing but not the pain.
remember how it felt being at work David and how easy your life is now you are retired. there dosent that make you feel better. keep up the good pace
love and best wishes
second attempt with my left hand blog because my right hand in stitches after carpel tunnel surgery.
Hey guys,
thinking of you all! Hope you enjoyed beautiful Devon, my hometown is spelt Okehampton by the way. Enjoy the pasties & clotted cream while you can.
Keep those legs going!
Glenda x
p.s. was wondering who has the yellow jersey at present...
Really great to see you all yesterday!
Don't know how you are managing it in this heat like, so keep it up! After all only a few more days to go...
Jackie
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