Should have been an easy day today through gently rolling countryside. But I woke feeling sick and shivery; 5 long days cycling have taken their toll. No breakfast at the hotel as they wouldn't serve until 8:30, so grabbed a bite at the campsite when I picked up my bike. We were away for 8:15 which is our best start yet. I felt better as the day wore on, but still going for an early night.
We were met early on by a friend of Debbie's who has done this on his own, and he helped us through the day. Lunch in Malpas was very long as the cafe were disorganised and not geared up for the numbers, although they had been contacted beforehand. But despite this and a couple of social calls we made it to the Holly Bush for just after 6.
Our route to the north took us past hundreds (literally) of cyclists travelling south on the Across Britain event - they are doing John O'Groats to Lands End in 9 days. Apparently weather in Scotland was awful so glad I got extra waterproofs from home today. Emergency supplies also contained more food and some insect repellent for the Scottish midges.
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