After a quick wash and brush up we hit the bright lights of Okehampton on a Saturday night. A bit of excitement was had as we were piling into the car and the wind caught the dress of a young lady heading out for the night – a naked peachy bum on full display – there were many heyho’s which were met with laughter and a cheeky wave. This was however to be the tottie highlight of the night and the four tired and hungry adventurers, like primeval cave men, soon focused their attention on food. The Italian restaurant, attached to the White Hart pub, would not have won an award for efficiency, but 10 out of 10 for effort.
The Travelodge was fine and after a quick breakfast in the bike store (Tony’s room) the 4 headed off, a bit later than planned, at 7.30am. A sunny, but windy, day ahead.
The guys found a great tea shop at Tiverton while I was buying their lunch at a mega Tescos so I joined them for a bacon sarnie before they headed off to our lunch rendezvous. I spotted the Chichester 3 twice again today – behind our men.
Disaster struck in the early afternoon as Bob broke a spoke. Thank you so much Kim for loaning us your wheels – Sunday is not a good day to get a wheel repaired and I know what I’ll be looking for in Bristol tomorrow.
Lunch was a very jolly affair – I spotted a lovely village green in Pawlet and Geoff soon befriended Ann who was helping out at the Arts festival in the church hall there. We were provided with tea and biscuits to go with the packed lunch and Ann gave us our first on-the-road donation. I have now commandeered one of the guy’s spare drinks bottles and will make sure I have it wherever the guys stop – great idea Ann – thank you.
The Surrey 4 were then asked to take part in a photo shoot with the events organiser Dave. The very professional photographer took a number of shots of the smiling guys draped over their bikes in various poses with Dave in the middle. Silly me forgot to stand behind and take some too but the lady has promised to email them to us. Watch this space!
Back on the road the guys soon spotted Skidmarx Cycles in Highbridge which was open so they dived in to do some shopping (who said this was only a girl’s pastime) and see if anyone could repair Bob’s wheel. Mike there very kindly donated energy bars, but sadly didn’t have spares for the wheel. Still my first job for tomorrow then.
The Travelodge was fine and after a quick breakfast in the bike store (Tony’s room) the 4 headed off, a bit later than planned, at 7.30am. A sunny, but windy, day ahead.
The guys found a great tea shop at Tiverton while I was buying their lunch at a mega Tescos so I joined them for a bacon sarnie before they headed off to our lunch rendezvous. I spotted the Chichester 3 twice again today – behind our men.
Disaster struck in the early afternoon as Bob broke a spoke. Thank you so much Kim for loaning us your wheels – Sunday is not a good day to get a wheel repaired and I know what I’ll be looking for in Bristol tomorrow.
Lunch was a very jolly affair – I spotted a lovely village green in Pawlet and Geoff soon befriended Ann who was helping out at the Arts festival in the church hall there. We were provided with tea and biscuits to go with the packed lunch and Ann gave us our first on-the-road donation. I have now commandeered one of the guy’s spare drinks bottles and will make sure I have it wherever the guys stop – great idea Ann – thank you.
The Surrey 4 were then asked to take part in a photo shoot with the events organiser Dave. The very professional photographer took a number of shots of the smiling guys draped over their bikes in various poses with Dave in the middle. Silly me forgot to stand behind and take some too but the lady has promised to email them to us. Watch this space!
Back on the road the guys soon spotted Skidmarx Cycles in Highbridge which was open so they dived in to do some shopping (who said this was only a girl’s pastime) and see if anyone could repair Bob’s wheel. Mike there very kindly donated energy bars, but sadly didn’t have spares for the wheel. Still my first job for tomorrow then.
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Good luck guys.
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