Holsworthy, Devon to Appledore, Devon (Via Kilkhampton, Cornwall)
32.26 miles (371.44 miles cumulatively)
Wow, what can I say? I’m almost speechless! Almost!
I had known since I sorted and designed the route that I was going to have a slightly ‘easier’ day today, distance-wise at least. What I didn’t expect was that I had a dry and, at times, even sunny ride. I started at 10.45am (ish) and had finished by 1.45pm (ish). I couldn’t quite believe it, I was walking around the house in Appledore at 2.30pm about to watch the IPL and generally chill out for the afternoon. Amazing.
To go back to the cycling quickly, the roads today were undulating, wider and beautiful to cycle along. The scenery was spectacular and I think I managed more than just one smile on the video diary from today. There was no-one laughing at me, no-one pitying me today, I even think I saw a few hints of jealously from some drivers – yes, today I was lord of the road, king of the asphalt, tinker of the tar (yes, I know that the last one doesn’t quite hold up the image, but everyone loves a bit of alliteration!).
However, and there always tends to be a however, I had just changed the front break pads and then attempted to pump up the front tyre, at which point, the valve broke. I tried to put one of my spare inner-tubes in only to find that 2 out of the 3 spare tubes don’t actually fit the bike (I know, stupid of me and duly noted). I’m therefore down to my last inner-tube that I’m hoping doesn’t fail on me before Bristol when I can pick up some spares.
Bring on Cycle England – Gotta love it!
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