Another 93 miles checked off
After a hearty breakfast at the pink palace and the now customary mechanic job by “little Brian” on my bike, we set off. Maybe not in “good spirits” but at least with some sort of belief that we might be able to do this.
Day’s highlights –
Finally sighting people that looked more daft that us – a parade of middle aged women doing some sort of fun run through Bristol city centre wearing short shorts and bras. Nothing else.
Going over the Severn bridge and into Wales.
Going back out of Wales asap.
Going past Edgar Street (ask Will)
Lowlight -
Taking a wrong turn towards Monmouth and being too proud to turn around. Then pushing onwards across what we thought would be a short cut, but instead took us up the biggest hill in the county. Then waiting nearly an hour just for our lunch to arrive, let along ordering it or eating it. That cost us the best part of two hours.
Spirits are definitely the highest they’ve been since we started. We’ve had a day and a half of, not easy, but “doable” riding. It’s taking a long time (this morning we left at 9:30 and got to the hotel at 7:30) but it’s manageable. This might change when we hit the Lakes, but we have two days before we get there, so we’ll be stronger by then.
Oh and if you want a laugh, check the forecast for the second half of our trip…
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