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We are a dad and daughter team biking from Lands End in mid May and hopefully ending 18 days and 1000 miles later in John O'Groats. Chris been training rides in the Chiltern hills, whilst Louise (who lives in Amsterdam) has had to make do with flatter terrain. We are doing this for the challenge and to raise money for the brilliant work of Thembalitsha UK. To sponsor us please click here.

Tuesday 19 May 2009

Day 3

Our day started with us walking into a bike shop only to discover the young man looking after it had not yet turned up and had left the door open from the previous night while his boss was away! Grim start in hail and spray but that paled into insignificance when we met the first monster hill of the day. However a late lunch in the sun in Bude and a decision to reroute by the A roads which meant only one 18% hill was a good move. Highlights for the day - passing our first 100 mile mark and entering Devon. Low point realising that the road to the B&B required a 1 mile ride up a 1 in 5 hill just what we hoped for at the end of the day. Total miles so far 130 - top speed 33.4 mph. Off to Bridgwater tomorrow to sample delights of Somerset.
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6 comments:

  1. Dave Phillips20 May 2009 at 00:35

    We've been watching the weather for you guys and have noticed the wind is behind you, I hope it feels that way! Any aches or pains yet?

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  2. TreforW20 May 2009 at 01:18

    Decide to cylce into work today - in solidarity with you guys. 6 miles 29.35 minutes and mostly downhill. its not much, but it's my little contribution to help you know you are NOT ALONE...

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  3. Gareth Bithell20 May 2009 at 02:46

    I'm trying to decide if I'd rather be out in the fresh air (i.e. wind and rain) cycling 5 hours a day or sitting here in the office writing code! Ok, well I probably couldn't manage 1 hours cycling so I'll stick to the coding ;-). Well done so far and keep posting the pictures - they almost make me jealous!

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  4. MARK DATSON20 May 2009 at 09:39

    Great things are done when men (or women!)and mountains meet. (William Blake)!!

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  5. John Stoddard20 May 2009 at 12:38

    When I read Mark's message I tried to find you another inspiring cycling quote. Not sure if this is 100% correct but here goes!
    “I thought of that while riding my bike.”
    Albert Einstein, on the theory of relativity

    John :-)

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  6. Fiona Stoddard21 May 2009 at 09:58

    Guys you're doing fantastically well! Have to say being out in the countryside drinking cider (oh, sorry, apple juice ;-) ) night after night sounds a far more preferable way of spending the time... pity about the cycling bit in the middle !! Keep on pedalling !x

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