Friday 12th September
Today Mileage 64miles ∑Total to date 269miles J
First off, can we all say that your comments on the blog and texts and emails are very encouraging, keeping us all going, when the going gets tough. So keep it up please!!
Bit different format today – we were joined by 2 hardy cyclists, Gordon (from Linlithgow) and Alan (from Wigan). They have cycled Lands End to John O’Groats twice before – once in 7 days!!!!!! They are friends of John and Tina’s and have accompanied them on their Israeli trips.
We left East Dundry on the south of Bristol after being fed exceptionally well by Maggie. Well done to Bristol for having a connecting set of cycle lanes – the only place encountered so far in the trip. We travelled on cycle lanes to Avonmouth which takes you under the Clifton Suspension Bridge which is quite an awesome sight. We all then cycled out over the 2nd Severn Bridge which was an experience – not a breath of wind which was great for our legs.
We briefly stepped into Wales (Chepstow – over the bridge) but soon back into England to Herefordshire. We stopped for lunch overlooking the Wye Valley Hills – Jimmy by now has got the formula right – lots of rolls, cheese, ham, crisps, choccy bars which we are all scoffing with a passion.
Arrived in Ledbury after stopping for a half at the Crown Inn where a very hospitable landlord let us unload all our food again so we enjoyed a half of lager/cider/shandy in the beer garden (in the pouring rain!) We note that you can be arrested for being drunk in charge of a bike!!
Countryside is flattening out a bit – we feel like we are in the heart of England – we had a turkey farm next to us yesterday and an apple orchard next to us tonight.
Remarkably (we think anyway!), that’s over a quarter of the journey completed.
Today Mileage 64miles ∑Total to date 269miles J
First off, can we all say that your comments on the blog and texts and emails are very encouraging, keeping us all going, when the going gets tough. So keep it up please!!
Bit different format today – we were joined by 2 hardy cyclists, Gordon (from Linlithgow) and Alan (from Wigan). They have cycled Lands End to John O’Groats twice before – once in 7 days!!!!!! They are friends of John and Tina’s and have accompanied them on their Israeli trips.
We left East Dundry on the south of Bristol after being fed exceptionally well by Maggie. Well done to Bristol for having a connecting set of cycle lanes – the only place encountered so far in the trip. We travelled on cycle lanes to Avonmouth which takes you under the Clifton Suspension Bridge which is quite an awesome sight. We all then cycled out over the 2nd Severn Bridge which was an experience – not a breath of wind which was great for our legs.
We briefly stepped into Wales (Chepstow – over the bridge) but soon back into England to Herefordshire. We stopped for lunch overlooking the Wye Valley Hills – Jimmy by now has got the formula right – lots of rolls, cheese, ham, crisps, choccy bars which we are all scoffing with a passion.
Arrived in Ledbury after stopping for a half at the Crown Inn where a very hospitable landlord let us unload all our food again so we enjoyed a half of lager/cider/shandy in the beer garden (in the pouring rain!) We note that you can be arrested for being drunk in charge of a bike!!
Countryside is flattening out a bit – we feel like we are in the heart of England – we had a turkey farm next to us yesterday and an apple orchard next to us tonight.
Remarkably (we think anyway!), that’s over a quarter of the journey completed.
3 comments:
Love the photos - you're going well - did you sample any scrumpy on the way - might have helped with the propulsion!
Well done you lot! You guys are doing brilliant!! Cant wait to see yous!! :):):)
Great to read your stories. You must be having such fun together but I know it must be such hard work. I am sooooooo proud of you all and don't go to bed till I've read your adventures every night.
Great that Alan and Gordon have loined you.
Frances is awaiting your visit to N. Ireland. Luv, cookiexxxx
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