Great roads today, no traffic, quiet, peaceful and great weather. Seemed to be day for roadsigns. Standish is close to home and loved the one that said 'Fools speed ahead'. Could be my motto for this week. Stopped at some roadworks in Gloucester and a guy crossed the road to shake my hand. Ice cream stop for the first time today at Gloucester docks. First coffee and cake taken on board in Newent. Everyone claims to have the best coffee in the village. I need a sign 'the only end to ender in the village.' Came across a town crier competition in Bromyard so stopped to take a look. They were all sheltering from the sun, not dressed appropriately for the weather. More coffee & cake taken on in Tenbury Wells, still being given donations whenever stop. Eating more cake = collecting more money. The road into Tenbury was melting so I really know what riding through tar feels like. Ended up with pebble dashed tyres. Got to Church Stretton minutes before El Pirata [Steve Hodge, Marco Pantani body double]. Knightrider [not sure why aka Colin Jones] arrived later by train. Good to have some company, great meal in local pub. Then an end to end coincidence, Julliette who left the company I work for about 3 1/2 years ago came in the pub on a hen party. James, if you are reading this she said you are into cycling, then you have got to do the end to end! Todays scores 94m, 4600ft climbed, average 15.4mph, 6hrs riding.
Hi Steve, Juliet's husband James here... Congrats on what you've acheived so far - really very impressed indeed and such a good cause! What a complete coincidence to bump into Juliet like that - still small world as they say. Yes... you've given me a taste for lejoging and jogleing.. maybe one day. Keep at it and good luck for the rest of the ride!
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