day 1

Prayed for sun last night, woke up to the perfect riding conditions this morning, we were up at 6 and after breakfast set our bikes up and got on our way,  first part of the run was country roads and pretty nice views, but that was all to change dramatically,  as we entered the dreaded A30,  Cycling for 7 hours in a space around two feet wide at side of the road, with cars and trucks flying past us at serious speed was pretty nerve racking,  but i-pod up full and focused on the road ahead we continued. stopping only for food at a  cornish food hall where we sampled the local cuisine (pasties). lol.  Quarter to twelve and we had our first breakdown, small puncture on Martyn's back wheel, fixed in around 5 mins and back on the road.  

  The second half of the day was much like the first, still on the A30 and avoiding drains, cats eyes and speeding Truckers. lol.  Pretty easy day to navigate one road, one destination 'EXETER'. Arrived at the Premier Inn at around 4 and after a much needed bath and Hot food were off to bed, next stop Cheltenham.