Started peddling at 845 am maybe a bit later than we wanted.
Raining already which is a bit depressing especially as our clothes were still wet from yesterday.
We make good time despite the hills and made some friends on bikes on the way.
Just outside Tiverton BANG another puncture. So we repair and pedal on to have a break in Tiverton. Here we discover that the wall of our back tyre has a hole and the inner tube is getting pinched. Next stop Halfords for a new tyre which wastes us an hour at least. We all also decide to buy lights just in case we have a long day!
Next stop Taunton making good time. As we leave Taunton the captain and I have to do an emergency stop at a roundabout- its our first ever -. The captain shouts stop and I pull my brake.... He doesnt manage to get his feet out so we fall over!! Still that's better than being hit by a car.
The weather has improved and it's dry and quite pleasant.
Next stop Bristol
Got lost in following road signs
Rain starts and I mean start!!! Very heavy!!
Miss our support vehicle and cycle on in the rain... Cold and Wet we stop at a pub for hot chocolate/tea/coffee
We get some donations from people who feel sorry for us- makes it worth it.
Continue to Gloucester and it keeps raining- its the last 24 miles so heads down and pedal
The spray from cars is awful
Finish pedalling at 845 pm 131 miles in 12 hours not all spent pedalling but it's a long day. Glad for a shower
Rider of the day.....Peter for pushing Marco up the hills!
Great pictures! So much excitement to your journey right from the start!! It can only get better!
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