Today was our final training ride, a 65 mile tour of the Cotswolds, taking in Stow-on-the-Wold and Broadway. During which I was reminded thet 'Wold' is the Old English word for hill.
I was joined by Steve Peoples, John Quigley and Rob Davis. Great guys, but all younger, fitter, lighter and with lighter bikes, which meant that while I was OK on the flat, I struggled to keep up on the climbs....tant pis, as they say south of Dover (or should that be Douvers?.)
Since I got back I've been planning the route - not an easy task, as there's a trade-off between speed and safety. Talking with my fellow riders, we' re all happy to take a bit longer and enjoy the experience.
I've had the bike fettled at Mike's Bikes, bought a handlebar bag (partly to hold a map, partly to store 'fuel' for topping up while riding.
Just think - this time next week I'll be luxuriating at the Barnstaple Travellodge....
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