This set the tone for the rest of the day. Nice scenery, monster climbs. Stopped at the pretty market town of South Molton for refreshments, Brian and Phil agreed that the coffee served by 'Jazz Lounge Bar' was the best on the whole trip. Visit and enjoy.
South Molton Town Hall
Jazz Lounge Bar - South Molton - Highly recommended as you can see.
B road to Torrington introduced us to the most testing climbs on the whole trip. A 1:6 shortly followed by two 1:5 long climbs certainly tested the fitness we have been steadily building since John O'Groats. Slight compensation was the current top speed achieved down the other side of one of these rollercoasters, 49.5mph!! Paid the price when my pannier came loose at the bottom of the descent and caused me to make a standing start ascent on the next 1:5!! Phil laughed.
Crossing into Cornwall we took a quiet country lane into the back of Bude and eventually found our guest house which was an unexpected 10 miles further south. Tired and hot. 65 miles.
Well done Folks you are nearly there. We hope the weather has been kind to you.we had a thunderstorm here yesterday. We are going to ring Modbury this evening to find out when you are due to arrive.Heard from Jessica she saw an earlier comment and relised that we weren't that far from Worcester. however we will be leaving for home tomorrow.We will make a dedicated trip later on in the summer.hope all goes well for the finish.
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Well done guys.
ReplyDeleteAn amazing effort.
Looking forward to hearing all the news when I see you next.
David H.