Belcoo to Gortin
95 miles, just over 12 hours, 2875 vertical metres of climbing.
Glorious day that saw us get another roasting, and we amazingly finished an hour ahead of schedule. We did not start until nearly 9am, so reluctant were we to get back on the bikes an leave our hosts in Belcoo.
The views all day were simply breathtaking, but we had to work hard to get them, with the hills and the wind our enemies all day. Both of us were pretty banjaxed, both complaining of sore knees, and both REALLY looking forward to finishing.
We have concluded that single speed was madness for this trip , something we would have been better deciding before we started. Our Chips today were enjoyed in Pettigo. In an act of unblieveable generosity, the owner of our bed and breakfast in Belcoo donated to lifeboats and then offered to drive our bags to Gortin, which solved a big problem for us. More on this later.
The finish was savage, with endless climbing towards and around Gortin Glen, and we were very happy boys to finally roll to the hostel and collapse at 9pm. Tomorrow sees us hopefully reaching the North Coast!
7 May 2008
Day 4 of the Ulster Way
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4 comments:
Hi guys!
First off you're doing a great job! I would love to come keep you company for a while, but as I can just about cycle the length of myself I would probably slow you down....
It must be great to enjoy so many chips without having to worry about your figures...us lazy folk have to be more careful!
Enjoy the sunshine-and the spectacular views :-)
Emma
Great going lads, I know how hard the 3.5h I done on Sunday where nevermind the other 10.5 or other days!
Is there a plan to ween you guys off chips or are you going to go cold turkey once this is over?
Keep 'er lit =D
Hi lads. Great to hear that the wheels are still turning.Watch the sunburn Davy. Did you get that cone yet Rick? Declan.
i plan to give one a good lick tomorrow in your honour, declan!
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