It's the great Cornwall Bike Challenge. The plan is to cycle from Padstow on the North Coast to Fowey on the South Coast and then back again. The team : Joel, Me, Geoff, Simon and Chalkie...
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The route on Day 1 takes us from Padstow, down the Camel Trail to Wadebridge and Bodmin. We then on Danny's special route down through Lostwithiel to Fowey. Day 2 is the same route but in reverse. All on the hottest weekend for the last 500 years....
FRIDAY - Camping in Padstow. Beer and BBQ :-)
The view from our campsite down the River Camel Estuary towards Padstow (on left) and Rock (on the right)...
SATURDAY - Heading out on the trail. We got as far as the Camel Valley Vineyard before we needed to stop for refreshment. Geoff and Chalkie on their rather steep driveway...
Selecting our vintage (pretending we know what we are talking about)....
One of each variety in the sunshine...
We went through the Lanhydrock Estate near Bodmin. Joel, Geoff, Chalkie and Simon synchronised cycle team...
Heading along a nice part of the Saints Way near Lostwithiel...
We made it. A celebratory pint or three of Tribute in Padstow...
We were staying in Polruan, on the opposite side of the harbour from Fowey. Here are the lads heading down to the Polruan Ferry, 'Reservoir Dogs' style...
A swift one in the Lugger in Polruan before crossing to Fowey...
SUNDAY - Ready for Day 2. Crossing back over to Fowey to start Day 2, back to Padstow..
The cycle track crossed an amazing suspension bridge over the A30 near Bodmin...
Padstow. We made it. And Yes that is Simon 'resting' on the floor. I think we might have worn him out...
Quick dip in the sea to cool off...
Chilling in Padstow before driving back...
Looooovely pasties :-)
Great trip. Here's to the next one...
