Tuesday, 8 September 2009

Day 2: Exeter to Tewkesbury

We've managed about 126 miles today.
Left Exeter at around 7.45am and quickly covered the first 20 miles. Only one puncture today to slow us down (Mark again!) - but Greg has a slightly buckled wheel and Dave broke a spoke.
A few steep climbs - one up to the Clifton suspension bridge where we were met by (even more) of Greg's relatives.
Cycling at speed and long distances we tend to focus on the road - but Greg and Dave did see a cow giving birth in a field (standing up).
Greg had a bit of road rage on a Mercedes driver who took exception to Greg's cycling in Gloucester.
Statistics: Distance - 126miles, average speed - 17mph, top speed - 38.9mph (Mark), chaffing - none
Interesting fact: Mark cleans his rims

3 comments:

  1. Always had our suspicions mark was a rim cleaner.......

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  2. Steady now - thats my boy your talking about!!

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  3. Hey Mark - did you pick up the chocolates Michelle sent at Brainwave when you went past?

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