This was a day to remember and a place I had huge doubts we would get to. The weather has been so bad for cycling I was worried that the heat would prove to be too much with big hills in the last part of the day. Our plan was simple. If we can do 50 miles before lunch i.e. midday, then we should be good to finish the final part. We were on a mission, steaming along all morning stopping only to refill our bottles. And 50 miles we did. It meant no stopping for nice pictures so we are a bit short of those for the morning.
Our morning took us directly away from Glastonbury in the morning sun. Small, straight and level roads were the order of the day. We did go through a very curious village called Axbridge or Lilliput for those who have never been there. There was no-one there, or cars for that matter. Take a look through Google streetview.
After having a battle with Bristol docks on a busy morning we eventually arrived at the second Severn Crossing. It's quite a sight at close range and especially as the cycle path runs down the edge of the bridge.
At the other side of the bridge the sun really took hold zapping Holly of her energy. And mine for that matter. No sooner were we in Wales that the hills started once more. We've become used to them but they are getting a little boring.
A stop in Monmouth confirmed we would continue on for the final 15 miles. With the heat it was a tough day but this is very much the highlight of the trip so far.
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