Taking shape

Taking shape eh - the ride and plans, not me! I've decided to camp as it gives more flexibility with each day. As Millets had a tent sale on I've bought a backpacking tent ( 3.7kilos). Planning the route and realise now that I should plan to enjoy and not for speed. The best ferry crossing is Sunday the 6th so that gives me an extra day to get to Weymouth. I'm about to book the flight back from Bergerac for Tuesday the 15th Sept. 12 days to get there and two hours to get back ! But I'll see and hear and enjoy so much more on the outward journey. I've done 3 decent rides in the last four days : 80 K, 50 K and 62 K , the last into a headwind from New Brighton up to Hoylake. Even later coming down the deeside coast the wind has a way of catching you head on. Still more detailed planning to do on the route.