Miles cycled - 72
Total ascent - 4000 ft
No of hills pushed - NONE!!!
Weather - a few heavy showers but mostly dry
Best bit - getting up the big hill
Worst bit - having to pee behind a hedge at the brew stop
Total ascent - 4000 ft
No of hills pushed - NONE!!!
Weather - a few heavy showers but mostly dry
Best bit - getting up the big hill
Worst bit - having to pee behind a hedge at the brew stop
A great day today. It started with some long slow hills and gentle descents through beautiful countryside. Carpets of bluebells, thatched cottages, stunning views - I was too busy enjoying myself to stop and take pics! Then across Exeter and a long flat section before lunch. After lunch, there was a ferocious climb and then a long plateau before dropping onto the Somerset levels.
Thankfully, they are!
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| The Brew Van - always a welcome sight... |
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| Jonathan's first puncture - of 5! |
We all set off together but the first few big hills split the group in 2. We split further near Exeter when Johnathan had a problem with his bike. A few stopped to help but as I could only offer sympathy, I pressed on with a gang of around 6 others. I spent some time chatting and pedalling with Pat, and he confessed to being disappointed with getting off to push yesterday too. At the big climb after lunch, he stayed with me every inch of the way, with loads of encouragement and praise, even though he clearly found it easier going than I did. I may not have persevered without him, but I had a huge grin at the top! After the hill, the group split further, and I spent a really pleasant afternoon with Phil and John, who usually keep me company at the back at the end of the afternoons!
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| My late afternoon companions - John & Phil |
200 miles in 3 days. Go for it. Weather man says high pressure for the next few days, hope it does not get too hot.
ReplyDeleteYou know I don't sleep well - it's great having your blog to read in the early hours. Well done for getting up the big hill! Yvette x
ReplyDeleteHi Jane, just a quick note to let you know I've been keeping an eye on your progress. Very impressed with you mileage and climbs so far and very pleased to hear the weather forecast is improving for you.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your well aware of it but you JG page is now at £1900!!! Which by my calculations is about £2 per mile or £160 per day, something to consider when the going gets tough.
Thanks again from all of us at The Watchtree Wheelers. We're all rooting for you!
sounds like you are having a great time. The sun is out and the wind is behind you, what more would you want!!!
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ReplyDeleteReally enjoying the blog, Jane. Keep going, girl, you're doing great.
ReplyDeleteAnd I have no idea why my last post was shown as 0936! It's early evening here!
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