An idyllic day, zig zagging backwards and forward, in and out of Wales, following close to Offa's Dyke. Grey skies but no rain, again thankfully. Staying tonight at Criggion...to the west of Shrewsbury, just inside Wales. Hopefully all our welsh friends haven' t got together to wreak some evil trick while Richard and Howard are outnumbered...
Although 80 miles was covered today, it was enjoyable cycling as the back roads travelled didn't cut through many towns, very rural and little traffic. I didn't ask how many sheep. Richard was particularly struck by Golden Valley, full of cider apple orchards, west of Hereford. He also admired the small town of Bishops Castle. It was also fairly flat, except for a short cut that Richard suggested to save 5 miles; once they were beyond the point of no return, they came across a 25% gradiant hill. Richard can join Tracy in the bright ideas for short cuts corner.
The last 12 miles, it was quite flat so they managed to get a good speed up...about 23-25mph, as there was little traffic too.
Installed now in a B & B, and heading off, on foot, to village pub the Admiral Rodney. Word had spread from the B & B about the cyclists, so at the pub, they found themselves the centre of attention, including free drinks!
6 comments:
Just read your blog, it sounds like you are having a great time on the trip. I hope the weather continues its cooperation over the next week or so.
We are so pleased to hear that all is going well...6 days down, keep going.
Weather is looking ok for up here for later in the week. Looking forward to seeing you.
Local pub is 400yds from our house......and down a hill!
J&J xx
Hi Richard, just catching up with the blogs. sounds like a fantastic ride so far, and great that you have friendly faces along the way. Many good wishes as you continue on. Sandra & Julian
A piece of motorway and piece of dual carriage way are enjoying a drink in the pub. In walks a piece of red tarmac. The bit of motorway whispers to the bit of carrageway "Come on lets drink up and go before the trouble starts; He's a bit of a cyclepath!"
Lynne x
Hi Richard,
Glad to hear you have taken in a bit of Wales on the way and that the sheep were not too distracting.
Looking forward to reading Wallington's Lands End to JOG Pub Guide when its all over.
You are doing fantastically - keep it up and don't forget to do the last few days in a Kilt!!
Julian & Sandra
Enjoying the blog Richard. Great progress sir and hope knees are holding out. Sounds like Runcorn was good! Looking forward to Scotland. All thinking of you. Hugs Ian and Co xx
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