Day 2 : St Tudy - Cove Tiverton

Dawned bright and dry, tyres pumped, chains oiled and suitably replete, the intrepid duo set out. We should have known better when the ride started with a hill climb out of the driveway of Polrode Cottage and the next 6 ½ miles we seemed to climb for at least 7. We saw numerous options on wind farms and even contemplated taking on a Police speed trap, sadly manned by volunteers on Fathers Day!

Launceston, aka the Capital of Cornwall whilst historic, was closed. However our trusty support crew saw round this and set up camp at Tesco which to Chris and I looked like a Pikey site. When we rode out of there heading towards Okehampton we cycled the complete length of West Devon Driveway.

Over the next few hours we saw many fabulous views and sights such as birds of prey and certain evidence of inbreeding at local hostelries. We ended the day some 70 plus miles later sitting on rocks, imitating gnomes as the girls drove by. Our overriding memory of day 2 could only be hills, hills and more hills.

Day 3 must be easier?