60 miles, 5000' ascent and just under 5 hrs riding
Well it's such a great feeling to have ridden to St Austell - finally to have started LEJOG after all the preparation and training, finally to have decided what to wear and carry on the bike, to have managed not to wear gear inside out (breakfast observation pointed out that error!) and yes!, to confirm I can do it! And all those training rides around the Shropshire lanes and hills seem to be paying off.
After the obligatory mass photoshoot at Lands End, we cycled (wind assisted) back to Penzance and snacks with views of St Michael's Mount. Then undulating roads to what we're told is the best lunch stop of the tour - the tastiest egg sandwiches ever - down to the ferry, across to the Roseland peninsula and off towards St Austell. Even a downpour just before/after afternoon brew didnt dampen spirits and we eventually ascended to our overnight stop just before 4.00
Spent much of the day behind/alongside/in front of the 81 cycling inspiration so I'm not the oldest by a long chalk. A lovely, supportive group of 13 adventurers bodes well for the next 13 days!!
Tomorrow Dartmoor!!
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