The cumulative effect of 3 weeks constant cycling is starting to catch up with me now. Just as I reach a very hilly final stretch. Lucky me.
Yesterday, despite my tired legs, was a good ride. Leaving @MrStevethechef's house shortly after 9 with a few Andover Wheelers in tow (Alistair and Nick), Steve led us out towards Bradford on Avon, due to work Alistair had to turn back so three of us completed the ride to Ed McKeever's postbox on The Shambles...
While we were looking for the postbox we asked a family for directions and I've picked up another follower, the lovely @firobson who added me as we got directions. The joys of mobile internet!
From there we called into a café for a brew and a snack, had a bit of a chat and plotted the next route down to Sherborne. Nick went straight back to Andover, leaving me and Steve to journey south together.
Once again the route was pretty simple, down towards Frome then pick up signs to Bruton and then Sherborne, however I've started getting back into hilly country so there were some long constant drags as well as a couple of steep, short climbs. We made it in good time though and got to the Peter Wilson's postbox on Cheap Street quite easily...
After that we waited in a pub for Caroline to collect Steve for their trip back home and my onward journey to accomodation. This time my cousin Hannah's in-laws, who have fed me superbly.
With a bit of luck my legs have got a bit more riding in them because I'm up to Bristol to cross the bridge to Wales today. Spending tonight in Newport.
Five more days of riding to go, three more post boxes to collect! In the words of Mortal Kombat, "Finish Him"
On a final note if anyone might be in and around Penzance on Friday early-afternoon I would really appreciate a bit of a welcome committee as I finally reach the end of the ride!!
@Pedal_Medal
www.justgiving.com/samlevey
No comments:
Post a Comment