Short version: Up hill, down hill, up hill, down hill- repeat endlessly.
Long version: We set off from Truro towards St Austell, then took the detour down to the sea at Charlestown. There was a tall ship moored and a quaint harbour with super views along the craggy coast.
On to Liskeard for lunch - a roll from a really old fashioned bakers shop.
By this time, Robert had become thoroughly fed up with gears that wouldn't change down - really not helpful half way up a hill.
When we reached Tavistock, we went looking for a bike shop. We found one, but the bike mechanic had just left. We decided to stay and get Robert's bike fixed in the morning.
The hills were definitely a challenge today- they were just unrelenting. However, lots of hills means great views at the top and fantastic rides downhill.
Leg index 4/10 - happy to stop
Saddle sore index 3/10. Better than I thought it would be.
Hill index: 8/10- beastly up, divine down
Breakages / punctures: 1
The pictures are Tavistock, The Charlestown harbour and looking back down one of the many hills.
Long version: We set off from Truro towards St Austell, then took the detour down to the sea at Charlestown. There was a tall ship moored and a quaint harbour with super views along the craggy coast.
On to Liskeard for lunch - a roll from a really old fashioned bakers shop.
By this time, Robert had become thoroughly fed up with gears that wouldn't change down - really not helpful half way up a hill.
When we reached Tavistock, we went looking for a bike shop. We found one, but the bike mechanic had just left. We decided to stay and get Robert's bike fixed in the morning.
The hills were definitely a challenge today- they were just unrelenting. However, lots of hills means great views at the top and fantastic rides downhill.
Leg index 4/10 - happy to stop
Saddle sore index 3/10. Better than I thought it would be.
Hill index: 8/10- beastly up, divine down
Breakages / punctures: 1
The pictures are Tavistock, The Charlestown harbour and looking back down one of the many hills.
How cool following your trip! Many ups and downs hey?! Hope Robert's gears are clicking away nicely now. Good luck guys!
ReplyDeleteIt feels good to follow your trip! Feels like I am doing it as well, just from the comfort(?) of my office desk. Good luck and hope you have as few breakdowns/punctures as possible.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo... at least no sudocream usage yet. Ur doing grand dougal and remember keep pulling the good weather this way xxx
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