We've had a great morning's ride despite some heavy showers (feet have been waterlogged since 8.30 this morning). After yesterday's struggles we made an early start and did some careful route planning. Holsworthy, Canworthy Water, Davidstow, Delabole and on to Wadebridge.
Plenty of hills again today but we've taken them in our stride. We haven't seen many bikes, and have been greeted by looks of bemusement by the locals in the hilltop villages.
North Cornwall is the place I identify most as my roots, generations of Mum's family have lived here. It's been really weird to find myself here having arrived by bike.
Matt reckons it must be downhill from here - being on the highest hilltop for miles and Wadebridge being in the valley. I'm always sceptical there's another hill hiding somewhere.
It's been a monster trip, a great way to see the country and a huge achievement. It's been hard at times (it was meant to be) but great fun too.
Location:Port Isaac,United Kingdom
I was trying to post a comment when you called but it failed to take so better late than never to say "WELL DONE" the pair of you. 488 miles is an amazing total and you have overcome some pretty awful weather by all accounts.
ReplyDeleteThe last flag is in the map and small people are all set for seeing you again tomorrow. Hope you have enjoyed dinner and, hey, it's less than 10 miles tomorrow!
Well done to both of you! What a fantastic journey and it wouldn't have been a "proper" bike ride without some horrendous summer weather and some massive hills (says she from the comfort of an armchair!) We thought of you on Thursday / Friday as we were thrashing up the Solent in seasonal F7 gales.....! Look forward to hearing more about it soon
ReplyDeleteLots of love from us all!