No local taxi available that morning for 2 hours the manageress gave me a lift and after a bit of driving around we found the place and she had lived in the area all her life. The friendly chap was making final adjustments as I arrived. My bike had brand new carbon forks no more front mudguards because there is lugs for fixing. They would post old forks (still under warranty) and anything I further regarded as non essential to make my load lighter.
At 11:00am took the route recommended by the friendly bike mechanic and with a lighter bikes made relative quick work of getting to Ross on Wye to meet up with Murray before making our way to Welsh Bicknor. The final approach was a tremendous climb to YHA high in the hill with final section a very steep downhill track to what was an imposing vicarage.
Paul joined us from Ealing Cycling Campaign as he would come with ride
We had done a total 778 miles but luckily that day was a short day only about 35 miles.
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