Following this slight hold up, we enjoyed a fast trip to Ross On Wye, and rewarded ourselves with breakfast. The weather looked great - blue skies for the first time all trip, and we were in short sleeves for the rest of the day. Unbelievable.
A few cheeky hills later and we wound our way through the Forest of Dean, eventually descending down into Chepstow. Now there's a place to be avoided if you can help it. We managed to pick out what roads weren't one way or being dug up, and made our way across the Severn Bridge. By this time we had already called in the tea and cake order to Rod in Waldon's Bristol office, and we rolled up just in time for him to put the kettle on and talk about bikes, hills and sore knees.
All too soon we were on our way to Bath and found our way onto the Bristol - Bath cycle path after some slight navigation issues by myself.....
Andy W decided that this would be his opportunity to show the world what he can do on a bike, and he set off at a ridiculously fast speed, zipping in and out of pushchairs and dogs, and having scant regard for whatever lay in his wake. I followed at a safe distance, terrified for the kids who were, until that point, enjoying a relaxing half term!
Needless to say we arrived in Bath pretty quickly, and were met by a welcoming committee which was great to see. Jess and Steve had also been good enough to arrange an evening meal and a few drinks, and our thanks go to all of you who could make it - it was great to see other people for a change - no offence intended Andy!
Whether we'll still feel so grateful in the morning is another matter, but we were 82 miles closer to Lands End, and that alone is worth celebrating.....
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