Day 12 Shrewsbury to Ross on Wye
74 miles today, total miles 846, moving average 9.8 mph, overall average 8.0 mph, total time 9.5 hrs, total climbed 4,834 ft
Day started badly. Climbed up the Shropshire Hills to 1,100 ft. Feeling very tired, leg muscles aching and getting up even small hills was a big struggled. I guess I am starting to suffer from an accumulation of fatigue.
Made it to Ludlow which is a lovely old market town but was very busy. Enjoyed a well needed lunch and cuppa in Costa.
South of Ludlow met up with Steve to do the remaining 35 miles. Nice to have company, because I had started talking to to the cows and sheep!
I felt stronger in the afternoon and Steve did very well, although he hasn't had chance to much training. Despite a few nasty hills we made it to Ross by 5pm. Weather pretty much perfect with lots of sunshine.
Tomorrow we go down through the Forest of Dean, via Chepstow, over the Severn Bridge and onto Cheddar, total 65 miles. Weather forecast not so good with showers expected.
Only 4 more days to go!
Gavin
Well done Gavin, excellent Blog by the way.
ReplyDeleteMoving into Cheddar your on the home stretch so keep on pedalling. I hear they are putting the cycle team together for 2012 so i'm putting your name forward for the road race.
keep it going
best Regards
Gary