After spending the morning fixing the drag brake and the pannier, we left Bodmin at 1.15. followed the Camel Trail again this time to Wentford Bridge. A very pleasant ride, very flat and quiet.(saw no Camels again). Then up onto Bodmin Moor. Fairly flat and long straight roads and WIND, it should be with us but... We reckon the Beast is the wind. Lovely views on all sides. Gradually came down to Launceston through very pleasant countryside. A good day but shorter than planned.
You won't see camels now! they used to haul the tin ore across the great Cornish desert, but since the tin mines closed the camels were made redundant!
ReplyDeleteAlways best to get any early mechanical hiccups out the way in the early stages! Take it easy and enjoy the scenery.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you will have to get the rear engine working harder so you can make up the time.Sounds good.
ReplyDeleteJohn and Jenny