We were both somewhat nervous at breakfast so it was a very light affair following which we checked out and mustered across the road in the pub. Once the majority of the group had arrived we were loaded onto a bus and driven the 10 or so miles to Lands End where we met the rest of the riders and support crew.
After a quick photo call and briefing the moment arrived and we rolled out of the car park into a heavy drizzle and headed East.
Our day is split into 4 sections with two drinks breaks, morning and afternoon, and a lunch stop. The support crew leapfrog to ensure the food and drinks are in the right places at the right time.
Overall the day has been a fairly tough start. There isn't much flat in West Cornwall and although we only had a couple of significant climbs there has been a steady succession of rolling hills across some very dramatic scenery so we have spent a lot of time in our "Grany" gears. However the drinks stops and a hearty lunch of pastas, salads and soups has meant we have been looked after very well so there was no chance of us running out of gas.
We pulled into Liskard after 5.30hrs riding,1400m climbing and 73 miles of the 999 completed. Tonight's hotel is a Premier Inn so we are comfy enough. As I write this we are waiting to go for dinner at 8 in the linked Pub next door.
The group seems quite varied with some really strong cyclists and a few casual riders but Mark and I seem to have settled into a small group of about 6/7 who are about our standard and seem to like a laugh.
Tomorrow we hit Exmoor, not as long a day at 63 miles but twice as much climbing so it's going to be another tough day I think.
We are struggling for internet so photos will have to follow later.
Onwards and Upwards!!
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