FW: TRAT update, days 2

 

 

DAY 2

The team cycled 155 miles on Monday from Taunton to Much Wenlock, over what was described to us a "slightly lumpy" terrain... Total ascent was 5500ft, and calories burnt also 5500. Some lumpy terrain that! At the end of the day some hills were so tough that swearing was even heard in the peloton.

We reached our destination at nearly 8pm, having cycled 9.5 hours (av speed 16.5 mph). Bed was in an isolated barn, half a mile up a path at the top of highest hill around. Cyclocross to the finish! And also 3 punctures.

But it was all worth it, as 3 "Athlete Angels" were waiting for us, ready for action. Super. We each swallowed at least 2 plates of pasta ( I did 3) and then went to bed.

Moment of the day: being greeted by a whole classroom of children as we cycled to Gloucester's town square at lunchtime.

Pierre