Wednesday 7th June 2017
MAP
One tale that I had forgotten to put in yesterdays blog was a meeting I had a couple of miles before Street. Cycling across the levels I passed a young chap with a large rucksack. The note on the back said “Walking from Lands End to John O’Groats”. I stopped and talked to him, this was day 13 of his trip and he expected to take 2 to 3 months. I gave him a donation and wished him well.
Today started well nice weather and a nice breakfast. It was a little sad to say farewell to Kirsteen until Sunday week in Scotland.
For once todays ride did not start with a long steep climb. The first 10 miles to Wells passed Glastonbury Tor and were relatively flat.
Wells is a lovely small city with cathedral and Bishops Palace.
Then the fun began with a monster climb out of wells that went on for 2 miles and climbed 150 meters with some really steep sections. Then it was on to Bristol with lots of small climbs and a trip over the Clifton Bridge. Fabulous views from the top.
Lunch was after 39 miles on route to the Severn Bridge. The ride over the old Severn Bridge was hard as the still strong winds were directly a head of us.
Then the second long climb of the day up to Chepstow race course. Not as steep as the first climb but very strength sapping. Afternoon brew stop was at Tintern Abbey which is in need of a bit of restoration.
Arrived in Monmouth at about 4:45 then spent some time finding the hotel I am in.
Todays stats:-
65 miles
1,142 meters climbed
Time in the saddle 6 hours 3 minutes
Average speed 10.8 mph (wind did not help this)
Totals to date:-
262 miles – over quarter of the way
5,859 meters – over 3 times up Ben Nevis
Time in saddle 24 hours 3 minutes
Tomorrows ride is only 58 miles with I hope lower hills.
Sounds like a much more pleasant day as it appears you had no rain. Wells is a lovely town. Have a great day tomorrow. Keep smiling. ? Xx
It’s brilliant to follow your progress. All going well so far. We have great faith in you.