Sunday, 25 July 2010

Day 2 Launceston to Bridgwater

First the stats - 91 mileage in 7 hours. If I'd done that distance in that time in Norfolk I'd have shot myself. Truth is Devon and Somerset are not Norfolk. Really tough morning 2000 foot ascent just south of Oakhampton was my first low point of the tour. Early afternoon between Crediton and Tiverton was pure evil - knees and bum very sore. Limped into Bridgewater and after a quick shower I'm eating and rehydrating in a pub! Tomorrow is another 90 miles through Bristol into Wales then Hereford. Hope knees, legs and bum recover. Again a million thanks for all your messages and support - I can't stress enough how much it means and spurs me on. Cheers, John.
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13 comments:

  1. Ian F25 July 2010 at 23:12

    Well done johnny boy. Keep those knackers greased.

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  2. The Deathstar25 July 2010 at 23:51

    Good effort again today. Yer arse will heal up soon!! Think about how quick you'll be on a new carbon bike!

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  3. David Wilkinson25 July 2010 at 23:51

    Good work John, total re-hydration is a must - honest!
    Ps. Sheff W accepted offer for keeper Lee Grant - now in talks

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  4. tim26 July 2010 at 00:01

    God work John. It's tough out there but it wouldnt be worth doing it if wasn't!
    Tip for the day. Eat well and eat quality.

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  5. Wendy Alcock26 July 2010 at 08:36

    I have complete confidence in you John, if you can make it through the first few days the rest will be a doddle.
    Keep your spirits up and that doesn't mean more trips to the pub.

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  6. Victoria Wilson26 July 2010 at 08:45

    Well done again today - you are an absolute superstar!

    PS Listen to Tim's advice about eat quality!

    Love you xxxxxxxxx

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  7. Henry26 July 2010 at 08:57

    well done on your bike ride - miss and love you lots xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  8. Lucy26 July 2010 at 09:00

    To dad
    I miss you loads but love you more

    Really looking forward to our caravan holiday

    keep pedalling

    xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  9. Gareth Yassin26 July 2010 at 09:25

    Fantastic stuff John, I sit here envious of you and all you are doing, thinking how I can make better use of my time! Stay focused mate and good luck! Gareth

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  10. nancy and bill26 July 2010 at 09:27

    day two done now - well done - can only get easier from now on. 20% done. Very proud - keep it up - lots of love Nancy and Bill

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  11. Neil Collins26 July 2010 at 09:28

    Nice one John - keep it going!

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  12. James Hibbert26 July 2010 at 10:06

    Well done for putting in such a horrid shift mate - hope weather stays cool and dry for you. All the best. Hibb

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  13. Val26 July 2010 at 12:36

    well done your dad would have been as proud of ypou as i am today mum xx

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