Pewsey to Newbury.

Got up in the dark, but got a nice big carby breakfast, so I was happy. And quite a nice send off, seems the folk of Pewsey had warmed to us after all, although they definitely still thought we were barmy, although to be honest I would not dispute that fact. Back on the road and we were making good time. Got to Hungerford in about 2 hours, which was over double the speed we had started at the day previous (over 10 miles an hour) but I had INSISTED we stop before dark today, and after lunch and blogging in a nice little cafe, we popped into a bike shop. It was called supernova cycles, and Jonathon, who was the only person in there, fixed Yuli's brakes, for just the price of the breaks! Which saves us a lot of money! He was lovely and he also looked up places to stay for us, he found us a very posh looking country club that was offering cheaper prices than we had paid at the pub! So we were very chuffed! So I would like to thank Johnathon and wish him the best of luck with his race!

We set off again, and it was a very pleasant journey (except I couldn't work out if my neck, bum, or knees hurt more... Eventualy deciding on the knees.) The sun came out, and we saw a whole lot of deer and pheasants. Claire had some problems with her chain, making funny noises! And mine came off... But it was all lovely from there, and we met some very nice people and some very nice dogs. Plus we saw another dab chick once we made it back on the muddy canal! Newbury is lovely! A bit like Hereford... If anyone has ever been there. We gave the country club where we were going to stay, and they had room for all 3 of us for an incredibly good price, plus it was only 10 minutes away AND it was still light... My very high spirits
were boosted even further when we started cycling down the very long and very grand drive past all the lakes with the swans and heron, and the lush green golf courses to the large and very impressive castle like building. We got a bit worried when it came to entering the place, fearing we might be chucked out, as we looked so scruffy. but once we plucked up the courage, they could not have been lovlier, and even let us bring our muddy bikes inside! Plus... It was on-suite so I immediately headed to the bathroom for a long hot bath! Now we are all clean warm and dry, and looking forward to our dinner!