Day 2 Penzance to Truro: We have found the hills
Thursday April 26, 2018, 51 km (32 miles) - Total so far: 76 km (47 miles)
Not far to go today so a slow start was not a worry as Andy had to contact his bank as his credit card had been hacked before leaving New Zealand.
Weather was good with a stiff breeze initially behind us. Went along the water front passing St Michael's Mount. The causeway didnt look open as we passed but we started to head inland then anyway.
Cycled through some lovely country lanes and bridle paths although the hills soon became regular and steep. I had always read about the hills in Corwall and devon and now we were experiencing them. One was 13% so nearly had to walk.
Late morning just when we were desparate for a coffee we saw a sign outside a church saying it was open for coffee. We went in and were greeted by a very friendly parishener offering coffee and buscuits. Couldnt say no.
More quiet roads with huge flowering hedgerows and fields made the ride very pleasurable.
Arrived at a crossroads at Twelveheads and found a cafe catering for bikies and had Cornish cream teas. Great for lunch. This sustained us up the last few hills to Truro. Will enjoy the rest before the real riding which starts tomorrow.
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