Our bikes are absolutely filthy, we are struggling for washing facilities so all I could do today was apply Wd40 liberally and hope for the best.
The first 20 or so miles were rolling and pretty much wind assisted so not too tasking. After drinks we dropped into the Somerset levels and got really motoring, knocking off 20 miles in about an hour. Then things got interesting as we approached Cheddar Gorge.
The good news was we didn't have to pedal up Cheddar Gorge the bad news was that we had to go up the next gorge which was just as bad. As I was half way up this 15/20% climb, dreaming of lunch in 1 mile the heavens opened and I got absolutely soaked to the skin. I dripped into the lunch stop and did a quick change into some dry stuff stored in the van and then got stuck into lunch.
Mark came in soon afterwards and although he'd enjoyed his morning he was feeling a bit rough and struggling get any food down.
After lunch the weather brightened again and we had a really pleasant ride down off the higher ground cycling alongside the M5 into Gordano, where we had a drinks break, then on into Avonmouth via the Avon Bridge and then over the Severn Bridge.
Once over the bridge we cycled into Chepstow and on to our hotel which tonight is a Golf and Country Club. I'm not saying it's posh but the wine is £7 a glass, so water tonight then!!
Supper tonight is another 3 course a la carte meal, tough but someone's got to eat it!
Today's stats 91 miles and 4000ft climbing. Tomorrow it a rolling route to Shrewbury where Cathy will meet us and that means we both get a massage!!!!!
Onwards and Upwards!
No comments:
Post a Comment