Woke up in penzance to dry overcast but windy weather. A hearty full english breakfast later and we set off along the waterfront just before 9 with the destination of Lostwithiel.
Made slow but steady progress along a picturesque cornish country lanes before a mid morning snack in a pub beer garden in Porkellis. Contemplated staying till it opened but consciences got the better of us.
Next stop was the 200m chain King Harry ferry river crossing near Falmouth after about 27 miles where we met a good guy called John and some of his friends. After we said what we were doing, he let slip that between the 3 of them they had won 6 cycling track medals from the Athens olympics. - I think they could luagh at how un-aerodynamic our bikes are!
A quick late lunch at.a garage en route before we cycled down into St Austell and stopped off at Nick's housemates parents place (.the Powleslands) for a great cup of tea and a comfy sofa (anything beats a thin saddle). Resisted the temptation to watch the football and continued to make out way to our destination via halfords for a couple of extras. A few miles down the road I turned back to halfords as needed to get back wheel spokes tightened - perhaps carrying too much.. The others carried on up and up to Lostwithiel and I caught up with them at the hotel about 7pm. A long tiring day..
A quick shower before heading up the road to the Crown pub with a cornish beer festival and hog roast meeting Barry, Claire and Hazel celebrating the Munster win in the Heinekin cup. Another quick pint in Lostwithiel before heading to bed.
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