Yesterday was tough, as much mentally as it was physically. The mileage was only supposed to be 65 miles, but turned out to be 72. We seemed to be really struggling with the time and getting nowhere fast. On the plus side I managed to do my first double chevron hill (9-13 degrees) which felt and looked like a wall. With 43 km to go I decided to put my head down and just cane it. I was flying. With 14 km to go and another hill in front of me, my chain came off and I had to stop. At which point my phone went off. Adam and the boys were concerned that I had got lost, because they hadn't seen me for ages. I must have been miles ahead of them because I had to wait some time for them to catch up. However, the problem once you stop is starting again. My bum takes about 5 mins to stop hurting after I start going again.
hopefully we will be able to eat up the miles today. It is going to be tough, as everyones muscles are rather sore now.
I love you Sarah, Laszlo and Ellis, looking forward to seeing you again.
NEAL
Hi Neal, Laszlo says "I love you, thank you for writing us that letter" (he means your comment). Ellis is shouting "I love you daddy" at the computer. He woke up last night and was looking for you. We love you and think you are fantastic, keep going, you are almost there! xxx
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