Had a good day. The dreaded and famed Devon hills proved to be easier than expected probably because our JOGLE route has already been hillier than most because of the minor roads we have used. So we are used to hills.
It was great to stay with Rob & Meg last night. Thanks
After lunch in Okehampton an old friend - the Granite Way - provided a painless way of ascending to over 1000ft. We last rode this section of the route during the Devon coast to coast 8 weeks ago.
The last section down the old A30 was a delight with quiet roads and long fast descents. It also brought back memories of grinding slowly along the same section in traffic jams before the new A30 was built. I think we probably did it quicker today on our bikes.
Just before we arrived in Launceston I found a Canon digital camera in the road. We think the owner will be gutted to lose it as the pictures show a cyclist leaving Lands End this morning. I am sure we will track him down through his sponsorship details so we are holding onto it for now. If it's yours then please contact us
We passed the 900 mile mark today and the end is very close. Unfortunately both of our cycle computers have reset themselves during the trip so we won't be able to photograph the 1000mile counter.
Heading to our old stamping ground at Padstow then on down the North Cornish coast tomorrow.
Peter
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