Well the elements beat me yesterday. I was on the A30 crossing Bodmin Moor. I had been advised against the original planned route crossing it from North to South because of the mini mountains in my way ! The wind was against me, none of the hills were pointing in the right direction, the traffic was fast and far too close for comfort especially the section where it became single carriageway. It began to rain quite heavily which then would you believe turned into a hail storm ! The hail storms came three times and on the last occasion i phoned jack to come and rescue me ! I had got to Bodmin, so completed 334 miles.
Jack was playing in a Rugby match in Penryn so we went straight there and i watched for a bit before setting off to Falmouth to find a B and B and here i am ! sitting in bed on Sunday morning having had my 'full English'
All is well . xx
We are good at getting lost but we do know this picture doesn't show us travelling from LONDON TO FALMOUTH, but thats where we are heading next! Waterproofs are ready and we set off on the 9th march 2012.
Hi again MA. I know that bit of the A30 well because my mother in law lives in St Breward, which is a turning half way across Bodmin Moor. Absolutely massive hills and, of course, the Cornish weather is never less than different. Since most of the wind comes from the west, perhaps consider doing the route from west to east next time! Well done for each one of the 334 miles. Be glad to join you for a stretch, if I can keep up. Jony
ReplyDeleteThankyou Jony ! I think my legs have grown 10 times bigger since the hills south west of Bristol. It was very tempting to go with the massive hills down the moor rather than the horrible road where the hills were gentler but relentlessly UP . It must be living there though. I am not a fast cyclist at all but I do seem to have a decent amount of stamina !
ReplyDeleteWell done MaryAnn, the last stretch sounded like hard work... another one under your belt, where to next ??? the young man was right you are an inspiration, see you soon for bevvy xx
ReplyDeletewho knows ? You are such a support dear jane. bevy soon ! When is New york ? this w/e or last ? cccc
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