One of the joys of cycling a long way is that you can actually eat quote a lot and still burn it off. After a very nice breakfast we cycled up to Minions on the top of Bodmin Moor. This was quite a slog and we ended up at over 1000 feet above sea level. As we were shortly going to leave Cornwall, I figured I really better have a Cornish Cream Tea. Didn't realise this came with two massive scones, jam and clotted cream!
Sat next to me in the photo is Phil. He has come over to the UK from Seattle just to cycle Lejog (Lands end to John O Groats). He is smiling partly, I am sure, because of the USA's great performance against England the night before.
After leaving Bodmin Moor we dropped almost to sea level, whilst we could see Dartmoor in the distance. After a short break in Tavistock I then climbed 1500 feet up on to Dartmoor. This was tough, but possibly tougher for the line of impatient motorists having to wait for a suitable spot to overtake.
The descent was even better, as I went over 40 mph. Slow in a car, but scary fast on a bike, and I wasn't even pedalling!
Dartmoor Ponies
After descending this hill I stopped for an ice cream. Real Devonshire cream and only 20p for a flake. Anyone who knows me, will realise how much I like a bargain, so I only wish that I had asked for two.
Finally finished the day with 70 miles on the clock after several more killer climbs. Apparently Day 2 is the hardest in the whole trip, but I am reserving judgement until I get to John O Groats.
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