Had a slow but fun ride. Strava says I averaged 12.5mph up until mile 90 where it started to get hot again and I slowed further. Favourite things - miles 30-60 flew by, enough moonlight to see most of the scenery, dawn chorus, lanes for the last 20 miles.
Best food stop was the one about 10 miles from the beach run by a family (pictured) - bacon rolls, free tea & coffee, water hose.
Not feeling the 4-5 hour coach/bike pickup at the end though. Traffic was an extra factor this time, but I'll probably still sort my own transport for next year.
Had a slow but fun ride. Strava says I averaged 12.5mph up until mile 90 where it started to get hot again and I slowed further. Favourite things - miles 30-60 flew by, enough moonlight to see most of the scenery, dawn chorus, lanes for the last 20 miles.
Best food stop was the one about 10 miles from the beach run by a family (pictured) - bacon rolls, free tea & coffee, water hose.
Not feeling the 4-5 hour coach/bike pickup at the end though. Traffic was an extra factor this time, but I'll probably still sort my own transport for next year.
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