Long hard day. Forgive notes, will fill out later.
Cold am - suddenly Sept! Saw balloon, good sign. Mist over river. Lovely golden morning. Photos and shopping in Petshore then small roads to Malvern. Hard going. Av speed never double figs. Past show ground and steep zigzag uphill. Like approaching a wall. Tough. Not much flatter other side. Through Herefordshire. Red earth, apples, hops. Decided to push on to Hay but long hard uphill to get here. Desperately need a shower, very hot day. Eagles over Hay Bluff? Not kites and noisy. Pic of Hay clock.
Having cycled the length of the country last year, the challenge this year is to cycle the breadth. I'm planning a trip from Lowestoft Ness in the East to St David's in the West, the furthest points apart on the horizontal. And to try to avoid using motorised transport, I'm cycling to and from the start and end points (hence the extract of poetry!) If you would like to receive e-mail updates, please complete the box at the bottom of this page.
Though this is a holiday rather than a fundraising event, people have been kind enough to want to give donations. So as I've entered the 'Cycle 4 Cynthia' bike ride on 25 September, it seems logical to start the fundraising for that. So if anyone wishes to give a donation, here is the link to my Just Giving page: -
http://www.justgiving.com/Ruth-Fitch
Thank you!
http://www.justgiving.com/Ruth-Fitch
Thank you!
Thursday, 1 September 2011
Comberton to Hay on Wye 83.9 miles
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