A week ago I was facing gale force wind in minus 5 degrees and snow was defying gravity.
Today was an amazing day.
Left Bristol before 8 and climbed up past Lulsgate.
The Sun was most definitely out and the wind was fluttering flags in all the right directions.
Easy riding down to Taunton where a few people sponsored me when I stopped to eat at a Garden centre!
Big climbs past Tiverton over Cadbury but sublime descents through patchwork of devonian fields and hills. Big smiles.
Joined the A30 at Okehampton and cycled along that to my last stop for the day at Bodmin. Two punctures just before sunset didn't even manage to taint today... Big 140miler ...60miles to the finish line tomorrow and then Will be getting a train back arriving Bristol Temple Meads at 8pm. Some drinks will be following this at the Pipe and Slippers. Certainment.
Ate dinner in a hotel I stopped at in Bodmin and was served by the reincarnation of Cybil Fawlty.... The look. The scorn. The hospitality. The lot.
Today was an amazing day.
Left Bristol before 8 and climbed up past Lulsgate.
The Sun was most definitely out and the wind was fluttering flags in all the right directions.
Easy riding down to Taunton where a few people sponsored me when I stopped to eat at a Garden centre!
Big climbs past Tiverton over Cadbury but sublime descents through patchwork of devonian fields and hills. Big smiles.
Joined the A30 at Okehampton and cycled along that to my last stop for the day at Bodmin. Two punctures just before sunset didn't even manage to taint today... Big 140miler ...60miles to the finish line tomorrow and then Will be getting a train back arriving Bristol Temple Meads at 8pm. Some drinks will be following this at the Pipe and Slippers. Certainment.
Ate dinner in a hotel I stopped at in Bodmin and was served by the reincarnation of Cybil Fawlty.... The look. The scorn. The hospitality. The lot.
A little anecdote from today...
A few days ago, some friends pledged £100 if I could glitter a stranger's beard... Here's a lovely story...
Meet Jock and John.
Stopped to take some cash out in Taunton and bought a big issue from Jock. Got talking about my charity ride and the reasons for it. Sadly his friend's- John-sister and brother had passed away last year. And he was so sorry to hear of my family's loss.
Understandably, he was unable to sponsor me but loved the idea of being able to help by having his beard glittered.
John told me that Jock was quite the character around town and often gets involved in charity events.
He was really moved to be able to help me raise almost £100 and wanted details of my site in case anyone he talked to wanted to donate too.
Thank you Jock...
A few days ago, some friends pledged £100 if I could glitter a stranger's beard... Here's a lovely story...
Meet Jock and John.
Stopped to take some cash out in Taunton and bought a big issue from Jock. Got talking about my charity ride and the reasons for it. Sadly his friend's- John-sister and brother had passed away last year. And he was so sorry to hear of my family's loss.
Understandably, he was unable to sponsor me but loved the idea of being able to help by having his beard glittered.
John told me that Jock was quite the character around town and often gets involved in charity events.
He was really moved to be able to help me raise almost £100 and wanted details of my site in case anyone he talked to wanted to donate too.
Thank you Jock...
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