Day 7 involved more A roads, a killer head wind, aching knees and scarey truck drivers. The day was mostly a case of “lets get this over with” but there were some high lights including this delightful bun stop in Iron Bridge just south of Telford.
The climb out of Iron Bridge was also delightful with some great hairpin bends.
After this the roads were pretty anonymous until the Malverns with the exception of some amazingly aggressive and inconsiderate Truck drivers around Worcester. The Malverns to Gloucester was more enjoyable probably because Nick was on home ground and riding on familiar territory. It wasn’t long then untill we rolled into Nicks drivway to be greated by two very excited young boys and Nick’s Wife Alison who had put up welcoming banners and bunting and generally made us feel pretty special. Thanks Ali.
27/06/08
Hi lads. Sorry to hear about grotty day with enough problems. At least you will be back into civilised country today. Hope all goes well and the winds and injuries are surmountable.
Best of luck. Not long now!! Although I bet it seems like forever to go.
Love from Us xxxx
ta ma and pa. We had another windy wet day today but we had fun and flew down the A38 to reach Exeter in really good time. Steve has broken a spoke but Nik our super cyclist friend is helping out. 1 day to go!
27/06/08
Thanks for reply as you must be cream crackered despite the good run!
It looks reasonable for tomorrow, so heres hoping!
Soon be tucked up in your warm bed at home, with two delightful sons jumping all over you. No doubt Alison will be relieved to have you back safe and in one piece.
Mum asked if you all three snore and ‘make noises’ all night long?
Love to all from Us xxxxxxx
Too be honest it is a bit like a farmyard at night. Good job ties are no ladies present. Of course it is the others that smell.
I am looking forward to gettin home. Leaving there was the toughest part yet.