Much better day. Nigel’s shoulder wasn’t quite so painful this morning so we decided that a bike ride in the sunshine would be preferable to a trip to A and E.
We left our excellent B and B in Higham on the Hill at about 9.30 and headed north on NCR 52. Lovely quiet lanes and roads, all well way-marked and lots of other cyclists sharing cheery greetings. We took it slowly with several rests.
After coffee, we turned L onto NCR 63 which goes through the National Forest. A great cycle route off road on a disused railtrack but we were very careful not to skid!
We have now safely arrived at the Premier Inn in Burton-on-Trent. Tomorrow the plan was to follow NCR 68 to Ashbourne but we will see how the shoulder is in the morning.
Go Hamiltons! Wishing you good weather, good speed, mended shoulders, no broken chains & no punctures.
Many thanks Lucy for these good wishes and encouragement. Fingers crossed.