16 mph (SMMMMMOKIN!)
Granny gear rating 0.5/5
This is more like it! A leisurely 9:45 start and a finish before 6. We actually managed a very respectable 16.7mph for 53 miles in the morning session. What was the difference...? Flatter roads and easier navigation. We could just get into a rhythm and eat those miles up.
It was initially tough to get going after a long day yesterday. But once we got into our stride it was a joy. However, we now realise there are 3 rules of lejog.
1. It's always later in the day than you may think
2. You've always got further to go than you may think
3. There's always at least one more cruel climb to be negotiated.
That brings me to the unexpected rule 4...
4. Expect the unexpected
With about 12 miles to go the heavens opened. Deluge. Puddles masking potholes. Squelchy feet. Deluge.
If there was a fifth rule it would be
5. Be thankful cos things could be EVEN worse.
Aside. Kit review.
Here's the top 3 bits of kit we'd recommend to future lejoggers
1. Pock rock (recommended by Alan Hogg - cheers Hoggy!) light weight, rolls up to almost nothing and very good at keeping the rain out. Very fashionable too ;)
2. Tennis ball (Paul, jims physio takes the credit for this. A wee roll on this loosens your itb and prevents knee pain)
3. iPhone (jim is taking the credit for seeing the genius in this little beauty for navigation. It's a wee gem)
Chamois cream isn't in the top 3 as it is 100% essential and therefore not classified as "kit" here. If you don't have chamois cream, don't try lejog.
Gav's cousin laughlan is joining us for our longest stage of the trip tomorrow. Look out for tomorrows blogging to see how we get on.
Quotes of the day
Gav "it's cancellara time!"
Jim "these bikes ain't going to pedal themselves"
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