LEJOG DAY 1

After a good nights sleep myself and Scott were up at back of 7am eager to go. After a hearty breakfast of Porridge and toast, and some chat with 4 other guys doing the same, we made our way down to the famous Lands End resort and sign. 

At 8am on a Saturday place was deserted. All closed up. It was very grey, and windy but not raining. As we were there a large group of cyclists pounded in so we decided to rattle some photos and then get going. 

Garmin's set (thanks to Steve for new route) we were off. First was short cycle back to Penzance, and onwards to Okehampton our first destination some 104 miles away hopefully. 

Route took us out of Penzance, avoiding the infamous A30 and onto Hayle. Setting a good pace after 30 miles we stopped at Blackwater for a coffee, and had made some good timing. - weather had been kind, light showers and wind in our backs. 

Pushing on we were fairly near the north coast of Cornwall and by 50m we were only some 4 miles from Newquay. 

Then came the farm roads. Garmin decided to try divert us into some fields grr but applying some common sense we adapted the route lol. Rejoined A39 and after Wadebridge and a late lunch we were on towards Launceston. 

At this time we had left Cornwall and entered Devon. 

 

Coffee stop. Now at nearly 90 miles and saw signs for Okehampton. Yip and more  hills. Was nearly 530pm and we pushed on. 100. 105. Then a garmin meltdown and a big wasted 5 mile circle to come back onto the same road. And up to Okehampton. Looking back now it's funny. But wasn't at the time. Blaming garmin anyway. 

Arrived at digs for night 2. 7pm. Later than planned but this is no race. Great day. Hard. But enthused for Day 1. 

Finished the day with a hearty dinner then kip !

Day 1: 111.4m / elevation 7820ft climbed

Total - 111.4m / elevation 7820ft climbed.