Highlight of the day was a breathtaking descent through Cheddar Gorge into Cheddar. Stopped for a cup of tea and a bite to eat - chose the only cafe that seemed to have sold out of everything. Had to do a 5 mile section on the A38 so Steve led us out and we held 20+miles an hour for the first time on the ride. At that pace we could get to Lands End in one day instead of the planned 3 days!Couple of mechanicals today - one front mech jam and another puncture.
We are staying in a B&B tonight so are going in hunt of some dinner in a local pub. Only 3 days to go - whoopee!!
Simon
The Cafe obviously saw Tim coming and hid the food. It's for his own good.
ReplyDeleteHope you are all enjoying the bright lights of Burnham ! Well done on getting another day closer to the end. Get some more of that 20+ pace on & it will be over in no time.Heres to no more broken spokes & decent weather, Steve H.
ReplyDeleteDarn - just spent 20 minutes writing a beautifully crafted inspiring and motivating post, only to loose it when my silly pc crashed.
ReplyDeleteAs I cant possibly re create it i will just say, only 3 more days in the saddle. How wonderful is that.
Tomorrow may be daunting but when you finish it it will only be 2 more (i am so good at counting!)
Love Kate
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Enjoy the last of the flatlands today.. And dream of those West Country hills tonight.
ReplyDeleteHope it all goes well on your last few days!! I'm sure its all downhill from now!!!
ReplyDeleteMariex
Ah yes.. "the final push". "the last 5". "the lunge for the tape"... But you've got Dartmoor tomorrow so that'll have to wait.
ReplyDeleteAnyhoo, How about Lowestoft to Aberw.. Aberyw.. Aberysw.. er, Fishguard next year anyone?
Fantastic achievement - go boys go!!!
ReplyDeleteMandy
The final push is on. Best of luck for the next two days. The Mayor of Lands End has polished up his Daimler and the flags are out of their wrappers.
ReplyDeleteKeep right on.
We shall not fail or falter, we shall not weaken or tire. Give us the tools and we will finish the job ~ Winston Churchill. He must have had a premonition that Jogle 09 would in fact become a reality. Love Nicky
ReplyDeleteNearly there now Simon. Enjoy the last stint and soak up that feeling of elation when you finish. I'll never joke about your age again! Love and respect from your younger bruvver.
ReplyDeleteLucy and I sat and looked at the map today and were actually speechless when we put it all into perspective.....its a bloody long way.
ReplyDeleteOnly two more sleeps.
Kate
I suggest that you sing a song together at the culmination of the trip, gripping the Land's End sign. How about Hallelujah? Or perhaps My Way? Or bicycle race by Queen. Actually I think I'm starting something here....any other suggestions????
ReplyDeleteDanx
Here are some songs:
ReplyDeleteKeep right on to the end of the road - Bluenoses
The End - The Doors
Come together- Beatles
It's the end of the world as we know it - REM
On the road again - Canned Heat
These titles probably give away my age, but I'll see if I can think of some more modern ones for the kids.
Best of luck today
The long and winding road- The Beatles
ReplyDeleteTake me home, country road - John Denver
ReplyDeleteThis is the road to hell - Chris Rea
Can't stop now! Keane
ReplyDeleteYou lads are fantastic, can't begin to think how tired and sore you must be. What an incredible achievement. Very well done to you all including Sarah who must have been run ragged organising and keeping you all organised and under control."
ReplyDeleteTake That - Greatest Day.......hankies out ladies!
ReplyDeleteQueen - Dont stop me now
Chumbawumba " I get knocked down but I get up again"
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