All packed and ready to go. My paniers weighed 15lbs just 1lb overweight which is a lot better than me.
A bit of a late start to the day (no change there). Part of the reason for this was Paula's brother arriving to attend a family funeral, and by a stange coincidence I was cycling past the church when the funeral was on - 15k into my ride.
I finally got away at 10.20 and it was a long ride not helped by adding 6k extra due to wrong turning. Also 2 small roads in Sussex were closed for resurfacing (Hampshire County Council take note) causing more minor detours. Apart from that it was all good. The weather was favourable with the breeze mainly behind me and the rain just about holding off. I arrived at my friends Frances and Stuart's house in East Hoathly at 7pm and have been well fed and watered (beered).
I thought biking 100 miles in a day was a lot but Stu is now into Ultra marathons and is running a 104 mile race around the lake district in a few weeks, and in typical cocky Kiwi style was predicting to smash the course record. Click the link below to read his great words of wisdom!
http://ultrastu.blogspot.com/
The stats for the day are
Distance 170.7k
Climb 1593m
Riding time 7:00:41
Aver speed 24.3k
Total Time including stops 8:20:00
About 110k to Dover tomorrow, my ferry is at 5.15pm so should be no rush.
Cheers for now, Brendan
Great Start, glad you made it without any rain. Just wondering what item of luxury you added to take you 1lb over, was it a second pair of under-pants??
ReplyDeleteSo... 1593m climb. How high will you have to climb in France and Italy? Also, who's fault was it that you got away late? Not your's I suppose!!
ReplyDeleteHi Brendan, Whilst you cycled passed the church yesterday this was being said inside. "A thought for the young..." Taken from "Danger my ally" F.A Mitchell- Hedges (22/10/1882 - June 1959)English adventurer,traveller and writer." When you are young and strong and full of hope, sit down one day and think about the world. Decide what you would like to do above all else.... and then go and do it! Follow your star to the bitter end and, no matter what the hazards and perils; and no matter if your star proves to be a false guide. You will have lived life to the full and you will have enjoyed yourself and even if you leave no material treasure, you will leave riches in the hearts of those who have drawn strength from your strength and will cherish your memory until your day is done."
ReplyDeleteThat seems a bit morbid but I hope it gives you nutters some inspiration and helps you justify the challenges you set yourselves.
Take care and Enjoy!! LOL Paula xx
PS You can now see my picture - not such a blonde blonde after all