68 miles, 3940' ascent, 5 hrs 20 ride
Tour organiser Darren said that this was to be a rest day!! By that he meant it was a much easier day than the first four
Then he said that on day 5 legs often start to ache a bit, as his clients often haven't cycled five consecutive days
Well I can say that it wasn't as hard as the first four days, but easy - no. Fantastic Marches scenery - yes. Aching legs - yes, but not too bad although the long pull up to Shelve from Bishops Castle was tough on tiring limbs
For me the cycling highlight was gradually picking out Shropshire Hills and increasingly familiar landscape, and being able to share the fabulous views eith fellow adventurers, on a great sunny day
The route was basically north from Hereford, through the black and white villages and up and over to the Clun valley, then north to Pontesbury and, for me a diversion to take me home
And tonight it was my second recital, on the very familiar organ in the Abbey, with an enthusiastic and supportive audience!
So lots of highs on a lovely Marches day, but tomorrow looks to be wet wet wet!!
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