Day 4....the panniers are on

The support car left this morning and despatched the team with panniers fit to burst for days 4~13. A slow and hilly start as is becoming the norm. Beautiful weather and stunning scenery. Having well earnt lunch and map inspection at Bristol Downs. Thanks for the comments; they are much appreciated.

Day 3

Our leg from Exeter to Street has been successfully concluded without drama. We will not be sorry to see the back of the Devon and Cornwall hills. By previous days standards today (59 miles 3,500 ft of climb) was a bit of a rest day. Tomorrow we move on to cross the the river at Bristol and stay at Welsh Bicknor just South of Ross on Wye - at last we shall be heading North.
For those of you who have not been paying attention day 1 was from Lands End to Fowey, day 2 from Fowey to Exeter.
All the team members more or less in one piece.

On Bums & Saddles

In the beginning a saddle and a bum are brought together in the ridiculous hope that there will be lifelong love at first sight.
What happens in practice is that these two items behave like two young siblings, tormenting each other until one gets hurt and the other wins. In time there does develop some sort of understanding, but never as best mates. My saddle was hand made by Mr Brooks, who assured me (via one of his minions) that this saddle would become to be a comfortable old friend. He managed to do this without sight of my bum (and that is the way it is going to stay). While my saddle and bum get on reasonably, like all friends prolonged periods of each others company is not to be recommended .

Day 2

The fun for today's trip started and ended with a cruise across the river Fowey. The remainder of the 80mile, 10,500 foot trip, with the exception of a few stunning downhills, was agony from start to finish. Please feel free to share our pain! Fear not, spirits are high and rising still, thanks to Mr and Mrs weatherspoon! Summary of the day, hills, lumps and bumps.

Day 1 over

Word was that the first 2 days were the worst...they weren't wrong about the 1st! A tough day on the bumps, oh well, at least we can kick back and relax in the dormitory dream of Golant youth hostel!

Day 1: We are off

So this it . After all that training the team is ready for the start of our epic journey. So far 12 of the most stunning miles we have ever ridden. Keep logging in to check our progress. No ailments to report other than a bout of nerves.

Prologe 21st July

This is the start. Sarah & Eric are leaving for Lands End, overnighting near Dartmoor. Tomorrow we pick up Ros who will take the car off our hands, and be joined by Scott who is detained by business until late Friday. Keep a watch on this space.