Monday 26th - Day 1

Arrived at lands end in fog and nobody about – an uninspiring start to the day. The signpost photographer doesn't start until 10am and after yesterday I decided not to hang around - this turned out to be a good decision. On to Penzance and a new SD card for the camera and a quick repair to the bike.




Then hills, hills and yes more bloody hills. The sun eventually burnt through the fog and it then got incredibly hot – I got through about 5 litres of water today, but didn’t eat enough. Breakfast in Hayle was icecream and cake – I treat my body so well. Following cycle route 3 - through all of the abandoned mine workings. Interesting stuff, but no time to stop.



Got to Truro about 1pm and discovered that I’d sat on my mobile and broken it. Had to buy a new one in St Austell - bugger! Quick call to Tracy to let her know that I was OK, then off again. I had to get off and push at Penpillick due to lack of energy and the worlds longest hill – I sat at the side of the road eating loads until I could face the rest of the hill. I Finally crawled into Launceston at 7.15pm – hotel had no record of my booking! Luckily they had a room and after a shower and food I’m feeling human again.
I’m hoping tomorrow will be better...

Day 1 – 98 miles covered Average speed - 10.4mph Max speed – 37mph
State of mind – knackered Ride time 9h26 Total ascents 6800ft