What a treat for you all 2 entries for 1 day’s reading.
Actually this was a fairly quiet day with a good run across mid-Devon and, despite Vince’s best efforts in completely ignoring my advice on how to get through Exeter, they did manage to find Sainsbury's for a mid-ride coffee and cake (well to be honest a doughnut as well for some ~ and it wasn't me!). Anyway the first days are over and, by repute some of the hardest physical cycling is now done.
My only concern so far is to find a large gash in the wall of my outside front tyre which is going to require replacing. Thank goodness no motorway driving until the trip home so time to get it replaced.
Last evening at Headon Farm we were sat in bright sunshine when all of a sudden the mist came down and a right Cornish mizzle had come across the border. So sat in the van we had a night of education watching a documentary on new ways of rural policing as provided by Andy. He assured us “Hot Fuzz” was quite a true reflection of his job!
On another point we need to record our thanks (and in particular Andy’s) to Derek Cutler (DC) of DC Cycleworks for the work he has done free of charge preparing our bikes to support our charitable efforts. As Andy explained ~ “he has turned his bike from a Tired Old Cart Horse into a Thoroughbred but sadly the rider has not reached this level.”
Whatever Derek’s support and time invested is really appreciated by both cyclists as they head North on the onward Journey.
Actually this was a fairly quiet day with a good run across mid-Devon and, despite Vince’s best efforts in completely ignoring my advice on how to get through Exeter, they did manage to find Sainsbury's for a mid-ride coffee and cake (well to be honest a doughnut as well for some ~ and it wasn't me!). Anyway the first days are over and, by repute some of the hardest physical cycling is now done.
My only concern so far is to find a large gash in the wall of my outside front tyre which is going to require replacing. Thank goodness no motorway driving until the trip home so time to get it replaced.
Last evening at Headon Farm we were sat in bright sunshine when all of a sudden the mist came down and a right Cornish mizzle had come across the border. So sat in the van we had a night of education watching a documentary on new ways of rural policing as provided by Andy. He assured us “Hot Fuzz” was quite a true reflection of his job!
On another point we need to record our thanks (and in particular Andy’s) to Derek Cutler (DC) of DC Cycleworks for the work he has done free of charge preparing our bikes to support our charitable efforts. As Andy explained ~ “he has turned his bike from a Tired Old Cart Horse into a Thoroughbred but sadly the rider has not reached this level.”
Whatever Derek’s support and time invested is really appreciated by both cyclists as they head North on the onward Journey.
3 comments:
Kia Ora,
Well, big 'Sister' is watching from 12,000 miles away lads so keep cycling!!
Glad to see that you've been blessed with some good weather.
From your avid Kiwi supporter.
Vincent,
Good to talk to you yesterday. Hope you enjoyed sleeping in your own bed and you had a good day in the saddle today.
Good luck for tuesday.
Wishing you ALL good luck on your arduous journey! How many cake stops have you had so far??? Keep up the good work!
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