Day 14 Cheddar to Cheriton Bishop (nr Exeter)
76 miles today, total miles 991, moving average 10.0mph, overall average 8.0 mph, total time 9.6hrs, total climbed 4,290 ft
Left at 8:00 thanks to the very strange landlady and the chaotic way breakfast was organised. In fact the whole B&B was a bizarre place and I wasn't sorry to leave.
Really flat fenland between Cheddar and Taunton so the morning was pretty good. Steve struggling a bit with hills after such a long day yesterday, but he did well and fought his way 30 miles to Taunton.
Steve headed for Taunton station, his daughters and a well earned rest. I carried on down to Exeter, after some trouble finding my way out of Taunton along the river.
Run to Exeter pretty good and I picked up pace. Exeter seemed very busy when I came through it. The last 7-8 miles from Exeter was a constant climb and I was tiring rapidly.
Weather good all day - no rain, light wind and cloudy.
So 2 days left to go! The infamous Cornish Hills tomorrow - everyone who has done this trip says this the toughest part. So I plan to set off 7am giving me plenty of time to do the 65 miles and expect to be pushing the bike a lot!
Gavin
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