Day 1: And they're off! Land's End-Newquay (57miles)

Travelling to the start...

So on the train, we met a lovely lady who decided to help by giving her details and arranging a charity event through her work (Pampered Chef). Hopefully another success story.

Arriving at Penzance.....

So it was fairly dark when we arrive and we had to travel to the overnight accommodation on Sennen. Cycling in the dark is NOT a good idea around Cornwall. No street lights, cars on full beam and no night vision with steep hills! Blind steering is lovely for the constitution!

We arrived at the Sandybank hotel, told that we didn't order food so cant have any. But if we speed off to this particular pub, they'll do us a sandwich and chips.
Very steep hill and two very unfriendly bar staff ("The Old Success") later, we can "only have chips". A slow ascent afterwards, we stay the night and get ready for the big day.


Dave and Frosty left Land's End this morning and have made it to St Ives already. There has been one fall already but everybody is fine! I'll give you all a full report on their first day in the saddle this evening.

A hard day's ride today. Weather was hot and it was difficult to get a rhythym as it was constantly uphill/downhill/uphill/downhill etc. Lovely lunch at St Ives where the girls of "On Shore" cafe donated.

David's tumble was as a result of the grass verge not having the common decency of being flat and easy to ride on!

Pulled into Newquay and only waited 45 minutes for our meal at the pub.....and those of you who know me know how I love to wait in a queue!