69 miles, 6563' ascent and 6 1/4 riding hours
So a tough day. Some say it's the toughest of all 14 days. But what a feeling to have dropped down to the village, having enjoyed (yes! Enjoyed!) such a challenging day. What a great feeling it was to come to the northern edge of Dartmoor and see Moretonhampstead in the near distance, in sunshine and downhill. I decided I just had to remember that feeling of elation for future challenging days
It was a day of two halves. First, heading east across the Cornish cost with great seascape views and a very undulating route to the Tamar and ferry across to Devon. Lunch was overlooking the estuary below The Hoo with fab sunny views. At that point we'd cycled 37 hilly miles. Then it was a complicated exit from Plymouth, up the Plyn (?) valley and finally up Dartmoor. After a brew stop there was the roller coaster traverse of the Moor - lots of sharp ups and downs, before the final descent and well deserved shower!
A great day, in great weather. I hope theres enough energy in the tank to get me the 80 miles to Wookey Hole tomorrow, and the first of my four short recitals.
Good going! Passed you on Tuesday heading North up M5 after difficult week with elderly parents... May the wind be at your back, etc...
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