The last time I met Andy, it was cycling with him though Norway, Sweden and into Denmark. Since then, he has cycled across the mountains of Wales and on a 2,600 mile ride to the Black Sea. He arrived in Plymouth last Wednesday on a Bike Friday. It looks like a city bike but he says it has 30 gears, carries panniers and ideal for touring with day rides of 50 miles or more.
We left Plymouth's stunning waterfront by water taxi and I took him on a 50 mile journey through the beautiful South Hams countryside. On Boxing Day, Bike Friday leaves the UK with Andy for 6 weeks in Thailand. If he does a blog, I shall be his first follower.
Four days previously, I met my friend Jaana who also cycled 500 miles with me through Norway as well as Cuba on another trip. We explored the lanes of Berkshire, Wiltshire and Somerset.
The weather was pleasantly warm for the time of year. We wandered alongside the Kennet and Avon Canal, then onto quiet lanes, back to the canal, through tiny villages and small towns. We started at Reading and pedalled onto Bradford on Avon. Just before Bath, we turned left to cycle to Wells and Taunton.
We were amazed at the number of canal boats. I especially liked those of residents where the roofs were covered in logs and bikes were strapped onto the sterns. This was definately eco-living.
I cycled 187 miles this week and First Great Western Trains secured 3 return tickets for ourselves and our bikes.
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