Day 6

Thursday June 15
Wentnor to Acton Bridge
111km

Lovely day of cycling.  Perfect weather and very flat.  We rode with Andy again for most of the day, and met up with a larger group at lunchtime.

After several tough days to start the trip, today was a nice "rest".  Since there are 15 straight days of riding, easier days are all we have to look forward to.

Weather was brilliant.  Bright and sunner, but not too hot.  There might have been a bit of tailwind in the morning as well because we were flying along.  Without the steep hills to contend with, Roe rode in front of me for most of the day, and got her first real taste of navigating on this trip.  Every other direction involved a T-junction, so it wasn't too tough.

With lots of flat fields, the scenery today reminded me of home.  The flocks of sheep and herds of cattle looked British to me though, as did the thatched roof cottages.  We saw a few more rabbits today, and I managed not to hit any of them.

Our lunch stop was at 68km in Malpas.  We found a little bakery to buy sandwiches and pasteries.  Very nice.  I miss all of the french boulangeries.  I even had a crossant today in their memory.

We got to the campsite in time to watch the England vs. Trinidad & Tobago World Cup match in a nearby pub.  England won 2-0.  I didn't find the game that interesting, but it was fun to see all of the British fans dressed up and cheering in the pub.  The women were more vocal than the men!

Roe comments:
Dan only thinks about food all day.  I have been navigating for the entire trip...I just let Dan ride in front.