Launceston to Cheddar
Started at 8.45 and took it steady after the exertions of yesterday. Plenty of hills to begin with but I was cheered by the sign for Devon – it meant that I was leaving Cornwall and the gruelling miles behind me.
Started at 8.45 and took it steady after the exertions of yesterday. Plenty of hills to begin with but I was cheered by the sign for Devon – it meant that I was leaving Cornwall and the gruelling miles behind me.
Devon was a bit hilly to start with, but I got onto a disused railway (Cycle route 27) with stunning views and more importantly flat. I arrived at Oakhampton in good spirits.
Middle part of the day was excellent, got onto the Grand Western canal – really pretty and not a hill in sight. It reminded me of a book I read called “the adventures of the little wooden horse” because of the tow path in the story. I must get this book to read to Alex and Rosie.
I passed the Somerset cricket ground and from the sound of the crowd someone had just been given out. Then followed the Taunton to Bridgewater canal. Beautiful scenery and you guessed it – flat. Along the canal there was an art installation – the solar system to scale. Quite cool really – except in a way it seemed to be mocking my progress.
Finally arrived at Cheddar at 8.15. Today was cool, but tiring.
I’m hoping tomorrow will be better...
Day 2 – 114 miles covered Average speed - 11.8mph Max speed – 35mph
Ride time 9h34 Total mileage – 212miles State of mind – more positive
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