After a leisurely breakfast at Nina's, we hit the road again. Today's destination: Ludlow. We had a treat in store for us today as Alice's friend from University, Darryl, joined us for some of the ride. He joined us in Tewkesbury and accompanied us all the way to Worcester. How lovely to have a bit of testosterone on board to spur us on! Thanks Dazzler!
Lunch at The Crown in Martley with Andrea, our wonderful support vehicle driver and number one fan. Then, back on the road for our final leg to Ludlow. Naturally, the first thing we encounter en route is the longest and steepest hill so far. It really hurts when you think you are nearly at the brow of the hill and then you turn the corner and it continues up up up. There's only one thing for it - cycle through the pain and attack that hill! What a wonderful feeling when, two hours later, we arrive at our destination.
Ludlow is beautiful. We stayed at the lovely home of Fiona Pizzoni. A cup of tea on her patio in the late afternoon sunshine upon arrival was just what the doctor ordered.
With the Ludlow Festival in full swing, The City Waites was our entertainment for the evening - 'Music from the tavern, theatre, court & countryside of 17th century England' - This was certainly a way to unwind and divert the mind from our aching thighs and buttocks!
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Great to catch up with you for a small section of the ride. Wish I could have stayed for the Lunch break and even longer.
ReplyDeleteHope the rest of your trip goes well. Fantastic effort all round and you're both looking great on the bikes.
Darryl
Thanks Darryl!
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