...gale force winds from the south, up to 30mph, and heavy rain. Severe Weather Warning just announced in the South West forecasting up to 30mm of rain.
Well so much for my attempted note of optimism last night.
It's also a longish day and the route is unavoidably hilly.
Hard to know what to say apart from stating the blinkin' obvious that we aren't looking forward to it. We see this as, hopefully, the last great challenge of the adventure.
Last night was spent in the pub rerouting, all those lovely back roads taking us to out of the way villages have been sacrificed for a more direct route. C roads tend to ignore the niceities of avoiding hills assuming you're happy doing a roller-coaster a-to-b. Also now with the weather as it is sight-seeing comes second to just getting there.
The Cotleigh Brewery kept us lubricated with it's 25, seahawk and tawny owl ales (Tawny Owl was rejected, despite me having tried a sample, as James decreed it vinegary), Greene King IPA came on as a substitute. Plenty of eye-candy.
James is reluctant through pride to have his kinky cycling holdups recorded on camera for posterity. He'll regret it and I think he's wavering so I think a few comments requesting sight of them could sway it - post away you voyeuristic blogees.
Angel Guest House in Tiverton is well recommended: spacious room, comfy bed and Angela is very friendly.
Wish us luck on our battle with the elements today towards Launceston.
1 comment:
Hhhhhmmmm now let's think.......
James, i think you need to consider the fact that you will be living in close proximity to me, the girls, Jude, Sal and Ffion for the next few weeks. A quick flash of the old pins cased in thigh hugging Lycra could spare you relentless teasing and torture, the choice is yours of course. Anyway we've seen you in a wet suit so it can't be that much funnier!!
Ish - post one anyway for revenge for that photo James posted of you last night!
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