The bike spent the night in a milking shed and we set off as early as the BandB breakfast would allow.Richard Broad caught atrain to Taunton and met Pat at Greenham which is 12 miles from Taunton. The Back-up was meant to meet them at lunch time with the provisions but got hopelessly lost in the wilds of Devon. I panicked a bit when I came to the canal track marked on the map and found it was only for cyclists and made a massive, unnecessary detour arriving with lunch at 2.30pm. Pat did 78 miles today and he and Richard have a long day tomorrow as they cross the Severn into Wales. I think they are not convinced that scenic routes are necessarily the best ones as today's schedule was punishing. Unfortunately Pat has a cold and is coughing a bit.
Patrick and Penny
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that you have a cold Patrick. As for getting lost in Devon, Penny, there is not a better place in the world to do it in ! How are your legs and back ? This is very inspiring - I am seriously thinking of doing a half- marathon - nothing compared to what you are doing but I have never run more than about 2 miles before. Do you know anyone else who would want to join me ? Enjoy Wales and keep up the good work. Love Patrick Cronin
Greetings from Knysna
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you have some company.
Can I suggest a couple of ad hoc rules:
1 If you have a cold - have a rest
2 If you want a beer - have a rest
3 If you feel like a rest - have a rest!
Hey what do I know about long distance cycling.
Hope the young legs are standing up to this frantic activity
God Bless
Shell & Peter