Here we go again - the season starter and this time unfortunately without Tim who was at home with a nasty flu bug.
As I arrived having battled through the rain, Sehwag was hitting the first ball of the Cricket World Cup (went on to make 175!) and as I parked up Andy was spotted! I soon saw Simon in his shorts - the brave lad! Thankfully the rain stayed pretty much away but we were soon soaked & splattered with cow shit!!
Along with Simon & Andy we also met up with, but couldnt keep up with, Rob & ?Dave - mates of Tim.
I carried out my plan to miss out on the Upton cake stop, and taking a short cut to the cafe at Evesham. Last year the Upton to Evesham section took all the power from my legs. This time I had time for a decent lunch and the 28 miles back to base were enjoyable - I even managed to conquer the nasty hill 5 miles out from the finish.
A good start to 2011.....
64.8m 4h26 @14.6mph ~3000ft climb(altimeter froze!) TOTAL for 2011 - 165m
