Yesterday was pretty simple, today was a different story!
We went through 3 county's today, which is a massive achievement. The problem was that we had to do it battling the elements. After 2 pretty perfect days weather wise, we woke up this morning with the rain pouring down. Knowing that you have to start a day going up a steep hill, in the pouring rain, before 9am is not the best way to begin your day, let me tell you! The rain came in spurts, but when it did it was horrible, and there is nothing you can do when it does come, apart from get wet and uncomfortable.
The rain was one thing, but the wind was something else. I cannot begin to describe some of the headwinds today, all I can say is that we have some strained, tired and aching shoulders after battling through it.
We then come to the biggest story of the day, which was Carlos's bike. The short story is that the rear derailleur became mangled and twisted onto itself and we were forced into finding a bike shop who could repair it. I've included a picture of the state it was in below and trust me, it isn't supposed to look like that!
Tomorrow is our toughest day, and so we are off for an early night, but here are a few pictures from today.
Hopefully I'll be back online tomorrow night to let you all know that we made it, but Cornish phone reception might have other ideas!
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