A slightly delayed start as JP mis-timed his breaking camp and then back on to the bumpy tow path. After a few miles the route took us off onto proper tarmac - the change was remarkable - the effort required to propel the bike was reduced, no pain on the btm where we had developed bruises on the bruises!! and smiles came to peoples faces. The weather warmed up and by midday we had just done over 10 miles - the children were tired. Jo brought us lunch in the van and we sat on the grass verge and had 30 minutes dozing in the sun. It was time for the Kirk family to depart and for us to tackle the remaining 35 miles or so remaining to our campsite. Cycling with youngsters brings a certain dynamic to the group - the main folk who are the through cyclists are itching to forge ahead but conscious not to push on too fast as the children need to enjoy the experience as well. They done good - 30 miles in 2 days was a wonderful achievement.
Our cycling through the Berkshire countryside was interesting, rural and mainly flat although a couple of hills came up and sorted the men from the boys!! Yet again we meet a fellow cyclist who came up and spoke to us and said he had already done 35 miles and it was only 11 o'clock - why are you guys resting?? They have no idea how weak and feeble we are and to be continually reminded of this fact could make us really depressed! Our campsite on a farm about 3 miles south of Newbury turned out to be great, more good clean facilities and a flat grassy camping field. In camp eating of cold chicken and salad was easy and we were in bed and snoring well before 10 o'clock.
Dist 44.38 miles Total 128.35
Early morning - there was a frost on the ground and windscreens!!
Devises Locks - seemed to go on forever
Taking a break
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