We finished our training on Thursday with a 90 mile round trip to Whitby and back. We think this will be a tougher day, in terms of miles and climbs combined, than any day we will have on the big trip. It passed off ok, although we did get lost at one stage and Phil fell off his bike when he failed to anticipate me stopping somewhat abruptly. And as he couldn’t get his feet out of his pedal straps in time it was a bit painful. Still, ever the trooper, he completed the ride undaunted but slightly bloodied.
The biggest problem was the wind. Very strong and behind us all the way there (3hrs 40 mins) and even stronger into our faces coming back (5 hours). What a nightmare! Still at least we got back just before the heavens opened.
We can recommend the cakes at Danby Tearooms and great fish and chips at Silver Street Fisheries in Whitby. We have been told that we will need to increase our calorie intake by at least 2000 per day to cover what we will be burn off. We think this is great news and have decided, therefore, to increase our alcohol consumption by 10 pints of beer each per day. We’re sure Chris Hoy would approve.
Next stop Land’s End!
The biggest problem was the wind. Very strong and behind us all the way there (3hrs 40 mins) and even stronger into our faces coming back (5 hours). What a nightmare! Still at least we got back just before the heavens opened.
We can recommend the cakes at Danby Tearooms and great fish and chips at Silver Street Fisheries in Whitby. We have been told that we will need to increase our calorie intake by at least 2000 per day to cover what we will be burn off. We think this is great news and have decided, therefore, to increase our alcohol consumption by 10 pints of beer each per day. We’re sure Chris Hoy would approve.
Next stop Land’s End!
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