A really big THANK YOU to CrinklyLion for a wonderfully organised ride. Not only stops in all the best places, but a seemingly unlimited supply of cake, including some stupendous fairy cakes complete with icing bicycles.
MsCharly is soaking in the bath. She made it through the three stages; Ok, I can do this | What am I doing here, why did you make me come, this is horrible | Oh, this isn't so bad, I could go on for a few more hours.
Actually, when she reached the last stage, she expressed disappointment that we didn't have camping gear with us so we could just not bother going home, but carry on riding.
Due to lack of cycle computers, I can't be certain of speed, but I applied the brakes at the point that I couldn't see 'cause my eyes were full of tears, and she was still pulling away from me. At least over 60Kph, I reckon. She's something of a fearless descender, that girl.